Set up gesture management on Xiaomi: from MIUI 12 to MIUI 15

Handling gestures on Xiaomi smartphones has become an integral part of the user experience with the output MIUI 9 and subsequent versions, but not all owners of Redmi devices, POCO Xiaomi is comfortable with standard settings — someone is used to classic navigation buttons, and someone wants to make the most of the screen without unnecessary elements.

It is important to understand that the interface MIUI regularly updated: in MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 new gestures and older versions (e.g., new ones, MIUI 12) may have limited features.We will look at universal methods relevant to most models - from the budget Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Why you should change your gestures on Xiaomi

Standard gesture settings in MIUI For example, full-screen gestures save space on the screen, but can conflict with applications where swipes are used for navigation (for example, on Instagram or TikTok). The classic three buttons ("Back", "Home", "Recent") are more familiar, but occupy precious pixels on the display.

Key reasons for the change:

• 🔄 The discomfort of standard gestures – for example, random swipes when playing or watching videos.
• 📱 Adapting to habits – switching from another brand (for example, from Samsung or iPhone).
• ⚡ Performance – some gestures are faster than classic buttons.
• 🎮 Compatibility with games in Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile standard gestures may interfere with.

In addition, in MIUI 14+ And we've got dynamic gestures -- swipe animations that you can turn off to save battery life. POCO Launcher and HyperOS (new shell from Xiaomi) gesture logic differs from the standard MIUI.

Types of gestures on Xiaomi: comparison and features

V MIUI There are three main types of management available:

V MIUI 15 (based on HyperOS) has a new type of gesture called "Adaptive" that automatically adapts to frequently used apps. For example, if you play Honor of Kings a lot, the system will block navigation gestures while playing.

The type of gestures you choose depends on your tasks:

• 🎨 For designers and artists, classic buttons are better suited – they do not interfere with drawing in Adobe Fresco or Krita.
• 🎮 For gamers, the best gestures POCO Launcher or Disable Navigation in Games via Game Turbo.
• 📱 For everyday use, full-screen gestures with sensitivity zone adjustment are convenient.

How to change gestures on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions

The gesture change process is the same for most Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO, It may vary slightly depending on the version. MIUI. Let us consider the universal method:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).
2. Go to the Display section (in some versions – Screen or System settings) → Display).
3. Select Full Screen Mode or Navigation Type (in) MIUI 14+ It may be called gesture control).
4. You will be offered three options (see the table above) and choose the one you want and confirm the choice.

If you MIUI 12–MIUI 15, you can also set up this menu:

• 🔄 Gesture sensitivity – regulates how much swipe you need to swipe to trigger.
• 🎯 Swipe area – left/right side of the screen for the “Back” gesture".
• ⚡ Vibration when pressed - tactile response when using gestures.

For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) path may differ:

Settings → Display → Additional settings → Gesture management

If you don't have the right item, maybe your device is running on stable global firmware with limited settings, and then switching to European will help (EEA) Chinese MIUI.

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If after changing gestures, some applications began to work incorrectly (for example, the side menu does not open), try to disable gestures for a particular application through Settings. → Annexes → Permit management → Special access → Do not overlay other applications.

Hidden gesture settings: what can be configured additionally

In addition to the standard options, the MIUI There are hidden features that allow you to fine-tune the controls:

• 🔧 Change the speed of gesture animation - you need to activate the Developer Mode (7 times tap the Version) MIUI In Settings → About the phone, then go to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Speed of animation and put animation without delay.
• 🎛️ Set up gestures for specific applications - in MIUI 14+ You can set exceptions where gestures will turn off (for example, in YouTube or Chrome).
• 🔄 Bring back old gestures from MIUI 11 - This is what you need to do. MIUI Mods via Magisk (requires root rights).

One of the most useful hidden features is to set the swipe zone "Back" by default, it takes up the entire edge of the screen, which leads to random taps.

1. Activate Developer Mode (as described above).
2. Go to Settings. → Additionally. → For developers → Back swipe zone".
3. Choose Narrow or Medium instead of Wide.

Another useful option is to turn off the prompts when swiping. MIUI 13+ When you use gestures, you get a translucent strip on the screen, which can be annoying, to remove it:

Settings → Display → Full-screen mode → Disable “Show gesture hints”

Solving gesture problems on Xiaomi

Sometimes, when you change your gestures, you get a crash: swipes don't work, you accidentally open multitasking, or apps don't respond to clicks.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen stops responding to touch after changing gestures, don't panic.Plug your phone to charge and wait 10 seconds - the system will automatically reset your gesture settings to standard.

If the problem is not solved, try resetting your gesture settings to the standard:

Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset interface settings

For devices with HyperOS, an additional step may be required – cleaning the system cache:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points (menu) → Show system → Find “Launcher” → Clear the cache

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI China Stable) resetting interface settings can cause wallpaper resets and icon layouts.

Gestures to POCO and devices with HyperOS: features

Linear devices POCO (for example, POCO F5 or POCO X6 Pro) have its own shell — POCO Launcher, where gestures are customized to the needs of gamers:

• 🎮 Double tap for locking the screen – convenient during games.
• 🔄 Swipe down to open the notification bar (works even on a locked screen).
• ⚡ Swipe up and hold gesture to start Google Assistant (can be reassigned).

To set up gestures in POCO Launcher:

1. Open the Settings. POCO Launcher (long-term press on the main screen) → Settings).
2. Go to Gestures and Functions.
3. Activate the necessary options (for example, Double tap for sleep).

In HyperOS (new shell for Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70 And so on, gestures became more "smart:

• 🤖 Adaptive gestures – the system remembers which apps you use more often and adjusts the sensitivity.
• 📱 Contextual prompts – when you first use a new gesture, an animation with an explanation appears.
• 🔋 Energy efficiency – gestures are optimized to save charge (e.g., switched off when battery levels are low).

To enable adaptive gestures in HyperOS:

Settings → Display → Gesture Management → Adaptive settings → Enable “Intelligent adjustment”

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On HyperOS devices, the Back and Home gestures can be set separately for horizontal and vertical screen positioning, useful for tablets (such as the Xiaomi Pad 6) or smartphones with large displays.

Alternative management methods: third-party applications

If the standard gestures in MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps:

To install Fluid Navigation Gestures:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Grant permission to Overlay over other applications (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Overlay).
3. Turn it on. ADB-The command to hide the standard navigation bar: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party gesture apps, turn off standard navigation buttons in the MIUI, Some banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online) may block work due to overlays.

For root-enabled devices, you can have more in-depth settings, such as using the Xposed Edge module:

• 🔄 Set up gestures on a locked screen (e.g. swipe left to start the camera).
• 🎛️ Reassign double touch to any action (for example, turning on a flashlight).
• 📱 Create custom gestures for specific apps (like swiping down in Chrome to update a page).

FAQ: Frequent questions about gestures on Xiaomi