Notification curtain on Xiaomi Redmi 9: a complete guide to setup and use

The notification curtain on Xiaomi smartphones isn’t just a way to see new messages. On Redmi 9, it combines a quick access bar, notification center, and hidden features that many users don’t even know exist, for example, not only to respond to messages, but also to control the backlight of the screen, turn on Do Not Disturb mode, or quickly launch the camera — all without unlocking the phone.

But what you don't know is that the curtain on Redmi 9 can be deeply customized, changing the order of buttons, hiding unnecessary notifications, adjusting gestures, or even activating hidden modes like Gamespace right from the panel, and in this article, we'll look at everything from basic features to little-known chips that make it easier to use your smartphone.

Feature MIUI (Xiaomi firmware is that the curtain here is divided into two parts: the upper - a quick access panel with switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight, etc.), the lower - a list of notifications from applications.

At the same time, Redmi 9 has unique settings that are not available on other Android smartphones – for example, the ability to change the transparency of the curtain or adjust individual gestures to call it.

What is a notification curtain and why you need it

The notification curtain (or notification bar) is a drop-down menu that appears when swiping from top to bottom across the screen. On Redmi 9, it performs three key functions:

1. Quick access to settings: Wi-Fi switches, Mobile Data, Bluetooth, Flashlight and others allow you to control your phone without running the settings menu.

2. Notification Center: Here are collected alerts from messengers, social networks, system events (for example, low battery charge).

3. Additional tools: depending on the version MIUI In the curtain there may be buttons for Airplane Mode, Hot Spot, Charge Savings and even Game Accelerator.

On Redmi 9 curtain is implemented taking into account the corporate identity of Xiaomi:

• 🔄 Two levels of swipe: short swipe opens the quick access bar, long - full list of notifications.
• 🎨 Customization: you can change the order of the buttons, hide unnecessary switches, adjust transparency.
• 🔋 Integration with MIUI: The curtain is closely related to proprietary features like Second Space (second desktop) or App Vault (panel with widgets).

Fun fact: Redmi 9 can display contextual cues, for example, if you're connected to headphones, you'll see a button in the panel to quickly switch audio profiles, and when the battery is low, you'll have the option to turn on UltraSaving Mode.

How to Open and Close the Curtain on Redmi 9: All Ways

The basic way to call the curtain is to swipe from top to bottom across the screen, but there are other options on Redmi 9, including using gestures.

Standard methods:

• 📱 One finger: swipe from top to bottom in any part of the screen (except the keyboard).
• 👆 Two fingers: If you have a gesture on for the Quick Access panel, swipe two fingers will open it immediately (without an intermediate step).
• 🔘 Home button: on some firmware, holding the Home button (or swiping up with a delay) causes a curtain.

Hidden opportunities:

• 🎮 In games: if the Game mode is activated, the curtain can be opened by swipe from the right or left edge of the screen (configured in Settings). → Special facilities → Turbo-play mode).
• 🔒 On a locked screen: a top-down swipe will show notifications (but not a quick access bar) – this works even without unlocking.

To close the curtain, just swipe up or tap on the blank area of the screen. If the panel is "hang" and does not close, try:

1. Press the back button.
2. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the curtain.
3. Restart your phone (if the problem is repeated often, check your gesture settings in Settings) → System system → Gestures).

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If the curtain opens accidentally (for example, when playing), turn off the swipe gesture from top to bottom in the Screen settings. → Gestures → Full-screen gestures.

Setting up the Quick Access Panel: How to Add, Remove or Move the Buttons

The Redmi 9 Quick Access Panel is your personal “control panel” for your phone. 6-8 buttons are displayed by default, but you can edit them by adding up to 12 switches (depending on the version). MIUI).

How to change the order of the buttons:

1. Open the notification curtain (swipe from top to bottom).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Edit) in the upper right corner of the quick access panel.
3. Press the button and drag it to the right place.
4. Press Ready.

How to add or remove buttons:

• 🔄 In edit mode, swipe left – a list of inactive buttons will open.
• 📌 Press the desired icon (for example, NFC, Read Mode or Screen Time) and drag it to the top.
• 🗑️ To remove the button, drag it down to the Unused section.

Hidden buttons that can be added:

On Redmi 9, you can add a split screen button, which allows you to quickly start multi-window mode - this is convenient for working with two applications at the same time.

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Notification Management: How to Hide, Prioritize, or Disable

By default. MIUI It shows all notifications from installed apps, which can cloak the curtain with unnecessary information. Redmi 9 has flexible settings to filter alerts.

How to hide notifications from a specific application:

1. Open the curtain and find a notification from the desired application.
2. Click it and move it to the left or right (the icon will appear). ⚙️).
3. Click Notification Settings → Shut down.

How to set notification priority:

• 🔔 Important Notifications: In the app settings (Notifications) select High Priority – they will be shown first and accompanied by sound / vibration.
• 📵 Quiet notifications: Set Low priority – alerts will be displayed without sound.
• 🔇 Complete Shutdown: Select Block – Notifications from the app won’t appear in the curtain.

Hidden Notification Management Functions:

• 🔍 Search by notifications: swipe down the curtain and enter the text in the search bar (works in the MIUI 12+).
• 📋 Grouping: C Settings → Notifications → Grouping notifications can be enabled to combine alerts from one application.
• 🌙 Night mode: in Settings → Screen. → Night mode set up automatic shutdown of notifications during sleep.

⚠️ If you turn off notifications for system applications (such as Security or System Update), you may miss important alerts about viruses or new versions. MIUI.

Hidden Curtain Features on Redmi 9 You Didn't Know About

The notification curtain on Redmi 9 hides some of the non-obvious features that make it easier to use your smartphone.

1. Quick access to the application settings

Press the notification icon and drag it left/right – the menu with options will open:

• 🔕 Disable notifications from this application.
• ⚙️ Application settings (direct transition to the control section).
• 📌 Secure the notification (it will remain in the curtain even after cleaning).

2.Do Not Disturb Mode with Timer

There's a Do Not Disturb button in the quick access bar, and if you press it and hold it, you'll see a menu with options.

• ⏰ Enable for 1 hour (automatic shutdown).
• 🌅 Until the next alarm clock.
• 🔄 Until you manually disconnect.

3. Quick flashlight activation from locked screen

On Redmi 9 you can set up the flashlight without unlocking:

1. Go to Settings → Screen Lock → More.
2. Turn on the flashlight option on the locked screen.
3. Now swipe down on the locked screen will open the curtain with the flashlight button.

4. The hidden panel "Smart Assistant"

If you click on the profile icon in the curtain (in the upper right corner), the Smart Assistant panel will open with:

• 📊 Telephone usage statistics.
• 🔋 Power saving tips.
• 🛡️ Quick access to Security and Memory Cleanup.

⚠️ Attention, some firmware. MIUI If you don't see the options described, update the system to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Notifications curtain issues on Redmi 9 and their solutions

Sometimes the curtain on Redmi 9 doesn't work properly: it doesn't open, it doesn't slow down or it doesn't show notifications, and we'll look at the typical problems and how to fix them.

1. The curtain does not open or does not open completely

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🤳 Gesture Conflict: If you have full-screen gestures enabled, try turning them off in Settings → System system → Gestures → Full-screen gestures.
• 🔄 System failure: Restart your phone (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 🛠️ Launcher error: clear the launcher cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher.

2. notifications are not coming or are late

What to do:

• 🔔 Check notification settings for the problem app (see section above).
• 📵 Make sure not to turn on Do Not Disturb or Save Charge (they block background activity).
• 🔄 Update the app in the Play Market or reinstall it.

3.The buttons in the Quick Access panel are not working

Decisions:

• 🔧 Reset the panel settings: Settings → Notifications → Control panel → Drop it.
• 📱 Check if superuser (root) rights are set – they can block system functions.
• 🔋 If the mobile data button does not work, check it. SIM-Card (possibly operator-side problem).

4.The curtain brakes or twitches

Remedies:

• 🧹 Clear the system cache: Settings → Memory. → Cleanup.
• 🔄 Turn off animation: Settings → Special facilities → Remove animations.
• 📉 Reduce active notifications (too many alerts can slow down your work).

If the problem is not solved, try resetting your phone to factory settings (don’t forget to make a backup!). → The phone. → Resetting settings.

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Before resetting your settings, check if the curtain issues are related to a particular app. Often, battery optimizers or third-party launchers are to blame.

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