Dynamic Island in Xiaomi on HyperOS: how to enable and configure the function

What is Dynamic Island and why it is not in Xiaomi

Dynamic Island is an interactive notification zone first introduced by Apple in the iPhone 14 Pro. It converts the area around the front camera into a dynamic indicator that displays app activity, timers, music tracks and system alerts. Unlike static cutouts, Dynamic Island responds to gestures, expands and shrinks, creating a unique user experience.

Xiaomi’s HyperOS smartphones don’t have a similar feature out of the box, due to patent restrictions and the MIUI/HyperOS philosophy, which prioritizes Always-on Display and side-curtain notifications. However, enthusiasts have found ways to emulate Dynamic Island through hidden settings, third-party apps or custom firmware.

Before you try to turn on Dynamic Island, check out:

• 📱 Smartphone model: the function works only on devices with AMOLED-screens and camera cutouts (e.g. Xiaomi) 13/14 series, Redmi K60 Pro).
• 🔄 HyperOS version: requires firmware not lower than HyperOS 1.0.3.0 (for some models - 1.0.5.0).
• ⚙️ Unlocked bootloader: Bootloader Unlock (risk of loss of warranty) may be required to work fully!).

Official method: activation through the HyperOS laboratory

In some versions of HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro), Dynamic Island is hidden in the settings lab to enable it:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5 times on the HyperOS version line to activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and go to Additional Settings → Functions Lab.
4. Find the Dynamic Island option (could be called Interactive Island or Cutout Animation) and turn it on.

If you don't have an option, your model or firmware version doesn't officially support the function, and then you'll have to use alternative methods.

Check the smartphone model for compatibility

Update HyperOS to the latest version

Activate the Developer Mode

Make a backup copy of the data

Charge your phone at least 50%-->

⚠️ Note: Enabling hidden functions through the lab can lead to unstable system operation. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra, after activation of Dynamic Island, users complained about hanging animations and overheating of the processor during prolonged use.

Informal methods: annexes and annexes ADB-team

If there's no official way, you can use third-party solutions.

• 📲 DynamicSpot: Emulates Dynamic Island by overlaying the interface. AMOLED-smartphones, but requires permission to display over other windows.link to Google Play.
• 🔧 ADB-commands: advanced users, forced-activation of hidden functions through debugging. Example: adb shell settings put global dynamic_island_enabled 1 Note: After rebooting, the effect may reset.

Cons of informal methods:

• ⚠️ Security: Applications like DynamicSpot can collect data (check permissions!).
• 🔋 Battery Consumption: Constant animation increases consumption by 5–15%.
• 🔄 Instability: on some models (e.g., in some models, POCO F5) animation is working with delays.

Dynamic Island on Xiaomi and iPhone: What are we losing?

Even after the successful activation of Dynamic Island on Xiaomi will be inferior to the original implementation from Apple.

The critical difference is that Xiaomi Dynamic Island doesn’t support gestures to control music or timers — it’s just a visual indicator. For example, on an iPhone you can swipe around the island to close the timer, and on Xiaomi you have to open the notification curtain.

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If the screen starts twitching after Dynamic Island is activated, try turning off Adaptive refresh rate in the display settings. LTPO-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro).

Optimizing Dynamic Island: Tips and Tricks

To reduce the lag and extend the battery life:

1. Limit active notifications: Turn off unnecessary apps (such as games or social networks) in the Notification settings. The fewer notifications, the less animation will be activated.
2. Reduce Duration: In HyperOS Lab (if available), set Dynamic Island display time to 3 seconds instead of the standard 5.
3. Use dark themes: AMOLED-In the screens, black doesn't light up the pixels, so you can reduce the load.
4. Disable for individual applications: DynamicSpot can create a blacklist of apps for which the island will not appear.

For models with MediaTek-processors (for example, Redmi K60E) it is recommended to additionally:

• 🔧 Disable Hardware Acceleration in Developer Settings (may conflict with animation).
• 🔄 Rebooting your phone once a day resets the animation cache.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12T and POCO X5 Pro after activating Dynamic Island through ADB Users have encountered screen artifacts while watching full-screen video, and the problem is solved by rolling back settings or resetting to factory facilities.

Xiaomi models that are exactly running Dynamic Island

According to the XDA Developers community and user tests, the feature is stable on the following devices (with HyperOS 1.0.4.0+):

• 📱 Xiaomi 14 / 14 Pro – official support in the laboratory.
• 📱 Xiaomi 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Ultra - through ADB or DynamicSpot.
• 📱 Redmi K60 Pro / K60 Ultra – Required to be shut down MIUI Optimization.
• 📱 POCO F5 Pro - only with custom firmware.
• 📱 Xiaomi 12S Ultra – partial support (without charging animation).

In the models with IPS-screens (e.g. Redmi Note 12) or older processors (Snapdragon) 7xx) The feature either doesn't work or slows down. Dynamic Island is not supported on foldable smartphones (Xiaomi) MIX Fold 3), as their interface is optimized for flexible displays.

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Before buying a smartphone for Dynamic Island, check it on the GSMArena website - the function works only on models with a central notch (not on "holes" or without cutouts).

Frequent problems and their solutions

If Dynamic Island is not turned on or is not working properly:

If none of these methods worked, try:

1. Reset the Laboratory Functions settings to factory.
2. Delete the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Memory → Clear the cache).
3. Reverse to the previous version of HyperOS (if the problem has occurred after the update).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions