Tile Fun on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to Setup and Use Widgets

What is Tile Fun and why did it appear on Xiaomi?

If you own a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone based on MIUI 12/13/14, you’ve probably noticed a strange icon in the notification panel that says Tile Fun. Many users confuse it with the usual quick settings or even a virus – but in fact it’s a unique feature from Xiaomi, designed to simplify access to frequently used options.

Tile Fun is an advanced widget system in the notification panel that allows you not only to switch standard settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight), but also create custom shortcuts to run applications, scripts or even automated actions, essentially a hybrid between fast settings and tasks in Tasker, but built right into the MIUI shell.

Why Xiaomi added this feature? It's simple: the manufacturer wants to reduce dependence on third-party launchers and automatizers. Instead of installing Nova Launcher or MacroDroid, users can customize the notification bar for themselves - and this works even on budget models like the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5.

How to turn on and off Tile Fun on Xiaomi

By default, Tile Fun can be hidden or disabled — especially if you upgraded from an older version of MIUI.

1. Open the notification bar (swipe down from the top edge of the screen).
2. Click on the pencil (edit icon) in the lower right corner.
3. Scroll down to the Tile Fun section and drag the desired tiles to the active area.
4. Save the changes by clicking the tick or the "Done" button.

If there is no Tile Fun partition at all, then the function is disabled at the system level.

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Tile Fun.
2. Activate the Show switch in the notification panel.
3. Restart your smartphone (sometimes required to apply changes).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K60 Pro) Tile Fun can conflict with Google's proprietary widgets. If the notification panel starts to slow down after turning on, try turning off Google Discover in the launcher settings.

Tile Fun's main features: what can be customized

Tile Fun supports three types of tiles:

• 🔄 System switches - classic switches for Wi-Fi, mobile data, Do Not Disturb mode, etc. The difference from the standard ones is that you can configure additional actions here (for example, turn on Wi-Fi and immediately open the list of networks).
• 📱 Application shortcuts – quick launch of any installed programs (including hidden system ones like com.android.settings) – useful for commonly used utilities like Google Pay or Mi Remote.
• ⚙️ Castomic actions are the most interesting. This includes: Opening specific settings (for example, immediately in the Battery section). → Optimization: Launching a voice assistant (Google Assistant or Xiao) AI). Implementation ADB-Activation of performance modes (Game Turbo, Ultra Battery Saver).

An example of a useful scenario: you can create a tile that will turn on Mode in an airplane with one tap, open Google Maps in offline maps and start recording the screen – ideal for traveling.

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If you’re short on standard tiles, install the MIUI Tile Fun Extender module via Magisk – it adds support for custom icons and animations.

Tile Fun: What Not Everyone Can Do

Most users are limited to basic features, but Tile Fun can do more. Here are some little-known features:

• 🔍 Tile search: In the notification panel edit mode, you can type in the name of the application or action, the system will tell you the right options. com.miui.weather2.
• 🔄 Dynamic tiles: Some shortcuts change their behavior depending on the context, for example, Google Pay tiles can show the last card used, and Mi Fit tiles can show the current pulse from a smartwatch.
• 📶 Geo-dependent actions: if you have geolocation enabled, you can set up a tile that will automatically turn on Riding Mode when connected to a Bluetooth radio in the car.
• 🛠️ Debugging for developers: in the settings of Tile Fun there is a hidden section For developers (activated by a 5-fold tap according to the version) MIUI You can test custom tiles through the settings. ADB.

One of the most useful hidden features is to create chains of action, for example, you can set up a tile that:

1. It's on Do Not Disturb mode.
2. Opens Spotify on the last track.
3. Reduces the brightness of the screen by up to 30%.

This will require a Tasker or MacroDroid module, but integration with Tile Fun makes running such scenarios instant.

Tile Fun Problems and How to Solve Them

Despite the convenience, Tile Fun sometimes fails, and here are the typical problems and solutions:

• ❌ Tiles disappear after reboot Reason: conflict with battery optimizer Solution: add com.miui.systemui to auto-clean exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications).
• ❌ Castomy actions do not work Reason: there are no rights to perform ADB-Solution: connect to the PC and execute: adb shell pm grant com.miui.systemui android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
• ❌ The notification panel slows down the reason: too many dynamic tiles. Solution: leave no more than 8 active shortcuts and turn off animations in Settings → Additionally. → Tile Fun → Animation.
• ❌ No Tile Fun section in Settings Reason: feature disabled for your region Solution: change region to India in Settings → Additionally. → Region (resetting will be required).

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) The logic of Tile Fun has changed. Custom tiles are now created through Settings. → Screen. → Notification panel → Additional settings. Older methods may not work!

Tile Fun vs. Standard Fast Settings: Which is Better

Many people ask, why do you need Tile Fun when MIUI already has a quick setup?

The main advantage of Tile Fun is flexibility, for example, you can:

• 🎮 Create a tile to run Game Turbo with pre-disabled notifications.
• 📸 Open the camera in Pro mode (not in standard mode).
• 🔋 Enable Ultra Battery Saver and send it to you at the same time SMS kinship.

However, there are downsides: Tile Fun can slow the opening of the notification bar on weak devices (for example, Redmi 9A), and some custom actions require root rights.

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If you only need basic switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) - standard fast settings are enough. Tile Fun is justified for advanced automation scenarios.

How to create custom tiles in Tile Fun: step-by-step instructions

Consider the process by creating a tile that includes Read Mode and opens Google Play Books in one tap:

1. Open the editing of the notification panel (swipe down → pencil).
2. Slip "Add tile" → "Castom action".
3. Select the type of action: 🔹 Launch of the application → Please specify Google Play Books. 🔹 Systemic action → Select Reading Mode.

Set up the order of execution

Choose an icon

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Save the tile.

For more complex scenarios (e.g., with ADB-teams) will be required:

1. Install Termux or ADB AppControl.
2. Create a script with the right command (e.g. settings put global) stay_on_while_plugged_in 3 for constant screen operation when charging).
3. In Tile Fun, select the type of task start and point the path to the script.

⚠️ Attention: Xiaomi with HyperOS (2026) has changed the process of creating custom tiles. ADB-commands are required to pre-activate the developer mode and allow debugging USB In Settings → The phone. → Assembly number (shackle 7 times).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions about Tile Fun