The Xiaomi Redmi 9 calendar is one of those standard apps that is often lost among the many desktop icons, especially if you've recently switched from a different brand or upgraded your MIUI firmware. Many users are faced with the problem of whether the app is hidden in a folder or simply not in the menu. In fact, the calendar is built into the system, but its location depends on the shell version and regional settings.
In this article, we’ll look at all the possible places that a Redmi 9 calendar might be hiding, including the standard MIUI Calendar app, desktop widgets, and Google Calendar integration. And you’ll learn how to restore a remote app and sync events with other devices. If you didn’t find the calendar the first time, don’t worry: it’s probably just hidden in an obscure place.
To start, check the most obvious folder, Google or Utilities on the home screen. Often manufacturers group standard applications to avoid cluttering the desktop. If they don't, read on: we'll go through all the options in detail.
1. standard MIUI Calendar app: where to look and how to open
On the Xiaomi Redmi 9 with MIUI 12/13/14 firmware, the calendar is usually pre-installed under the name "MIUI Calendar"**, but its icon may vary depending on the regional firmware.
If the app is found but not opened, try clearing the cache:
- Press the calendar icon → select Application Information.
- Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
- Reboot your smartphone.
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If the calendar is not on the menu but is displayed in the settings, it is disabled. Include it in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Calendar → Enable.
Some firmware (e.g. MIUI for Russia) may call the calendar Planner or Notes and Calendar. If you use the global version of MIUI, look for an app with an English name, Calendar.
2. Calendar widget on the desktop: how to add and configure
If you're more comfortable watching events directly on the home screen, add a calendar widget.
- 🖱️ Hold an empty space on the desktop → select Widgets.
- 🔍 Scroll through the list to the Tools section or MIUI → Find the calendar widget (may be called the calendar widget). MIUI Calendar Widget).
- 📅 Select the size of the widget (the options are usually available). 4×2 or 4×1) And drag it on the screen.
After adding the widget, you can configure:
- Tap the widget → press Settings (cog icon).
- Choose which calendars to display (personal, work, birthdays from contacts).
- Activate the option to show the weather if you want to see the forecast next to the dates.
Why isn't the widget updated?
There are several types of widgets available on Redmi 9:
| Type of widget | Size | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Mini-calendar | 2×2 | Current date and month, no events |
| Event calendar | 4×2 | Date + List of Upcoming Events |
| Weather calendar | 4×1 | Date, weather, brief reminders |
| Lunar calendar | 3×1 | Moon phases (available in Chinese firmware) |
3. Sync with Google Calendar: How to connect and configure
If you use Google Calendar, you can integrate it into the standard MIUI Calendar app.
- 🔗 Open the calendar. → Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Calendar management.
- 📋 Select Add Add an Account → Google.
- 🔑 Enter your Google account details (the same as on your phone).
- ✅ After synchronization, events from Google Calendar will appear in the MIUI Calendar.
If the synchronization is not working:
⚠️ Warning: Make sure that calendar sync is enabled in your Google account settings. → Accounts. → Google → [your email] → Sync your account and activate the switch next to the Calendar.
You can also use the web version of Google Calendar via the browser:
- Open Chrome or another browser.
- Go to calendar.google.com.
- Sign in under your account.
4. If the calendar is deleted: how to restore the standard application
Sometimes users accidentally delete a standard calendar (for example, when cleaning the system from junk applications), it can be restored in two ways:
- 🔄 Through MIUI Cleaner: Open Security → Clean. Go to Remote Apps tab. Find Calendar in the list and click Restore.
Through APK-file
- Download the original APK MIUI Calendar from a trusted source (e.g. APKMirror).
- Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
⚠️ Attention: Install APK Fake versions may contain malicious code, check the hash file or use antivirus before installing it.
If the calendar does not appear on the menu after recovery, try:
- Reboot the phone.
- Clear the launcher cache: clamping the empty space on the desktop → Desktop settings → Clear the cache.
Make sure the calendar is actually deleted (check in Settings → Apps)
Backup data through Settings → Additional → Backup
Check the space available on your phone (needs a minimum of 100MB)
Turn it off. VPN (Sometimes it blocks the installation of the system. APK)-->
5. Alternative calendars for Redmi 9: what apps to install
If the standard calendar doesn't suit you, consider alternatives from Google Play.-3 Apps optimized for Xiaomi:
- 📅 Business Calendar 2 is an advanced scheduler with gesture and widget support.
- 🎨 DigiCal Calendar is a calendar with beautiful design and weather integration. There is Agenda View to view events as a list.
- 🔄 aCalendar is a lightweight app that supports color tags and repeatable events.
When choosing an alternative, pay attention to:
| Criteria | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Synchronization with Google | The app must support CalDAV or direct imports from Google Calendar |
| Widgets | Check if there are desktop widgets (especially if you use MIUI Launcher) |
| Offline mode. | It is important if you are often without the Internet. |
| Battery | Exclude the application from optimization in Settings → Battery |
After you set the alternative calendar, turn off the standard calendar to avoid duplication of notifications:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the calendar. → Disable (do not delete!).
6. Hidden functions of the MIUI calendar: what you didn't know
The standard MIUI Calendar has a few hidden features that few people know about:
- 🌙 Lunar calendar: lunar phase display mode is available in Chinese firmware. To enable, go to Calendar Settings → Display → Lunar calendar.
- 🔍 Event Search: At the top of the screen there is a search bar where you can type in keywords (like “meeting” or “birthday»).
- 📤 Event Export: You can save your calendar to.ics via Settings → Import/Export - Useful for backup.
- 🎨 Color tags: a long press on the event → Edit → Choose a color to categorize (work, personal, travel).
Another useful feature is the quick addition of an event through the Xiaomi Voice Assistant:
- Activate the assistant with a long hold on the Home button (or say “OK, Google”).
- Tell the team, “Add the event to the calendar for tomorrow at 15:00 – meeting with the customer.”
- The event will automatically appear in MIUI Calendar.
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The standard MIUI calendar can sync not only with Google, but also with Microsoft Exchange (for corporate accounts). This feature is hidden in Settings → Calendar Management → Add an account → Exchange
7. Problem Solving: calendar doesn't open, doesn't sync or slows down
If your calendar is not working properly, try the following steps:
- 🔄 Phone Reboot: Sometimes Helps With Temporary Glitches.
- 🗑️ Data Clearing: Go to Settings → Annexes → Calendar → Storage. Click Clear Data (Warning: This will delete all local events!) Reboot your phone and re-sync your account.
Internet check
Resetting calendar settings
- Open Settings → Applications → Calendar → More.
- Choose Reset settings.
⚠️ Note: If the data is not recovered after the data is cleaned, check if the sync is enabled in Google Account. Sometimes after the reset, it is turned off automatically.
If the problem persists, it may be the firmware's fault. Update MIUI to the latest version:
- Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
- Click Check Updates and install the available version.