How to set up a desktop flip on a Xiaomi phone: from gestures to animation

Why standard flipping on Xiaomi is not satisfied with everyone

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based desktop offers a range of options for switching between screens, from classic swipe to animation effects. However, many users find that flipping speeds are too slow, gestures are delayed, or animations seem overly intrusive, especially on budget models like the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5, where performance can sag due to graphics loads.

In this article, we'll look at all the customization options available, from changing the gesture speed to completely disabling animations. Also consider hidden settings for advanced users and alternative launchers if standard MIUI features don't suit you. It's important to consider that some options depend on the shell version - in MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, the settings interface may differ.

Before you make any changes, make sure your device has the latest firmware installed. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update. Older versions of MIUI (below 12th) may not support some of the features described.

Method 1: Change the speed of flipping through the launcher settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI launcher options, which works on most models, including the Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 11 and POCO F5.

1. Press the empty space on the desktop until the settings menu appears.
2. Select Desktop Settings (or Screen Settings in older versions).
3. Scroll down to the section Transition Effects or Animation.
4. Here you'll find a slider, flip rate, move it left to slow down, or right to accelerate.

If there is no slider, then your model does not support this option directly, in which case try alternative methods in the following sections.

Check the MIUI version in your phone settings

Make a backup copy of the data (optional)

Close all background applications for stable operation

Restart your phone before setting up-->

Restriction: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 10A) This setting can be blocked by the manufacturer, in which case only the installation of a third-party launcher or the use of a third-party launcher will help. ADB-team.

Method 2: Disabling animation through developer modes

For users who are hampered not only by gestures but also by visuals when switching between screens, there is a radical method: completely disabling animations through developer mode, which will speed up the interface, but make it less smooth.

Activate the Developer Mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row until you become a developer!

Now go back to the basic settings and open a new section for developers, and find the following settings and set the value for them Unplugged:

• 🔄 Windows animation scale (Window animation scale)
• 🔄 Transition animation scale (transition animation scale)
• 🔄 The Animator (Animator Duration Scale)

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If the interface seems twitchy after the animations are turned off, try setting a 0.5x value instead of completely shutting down. This will reduce delays, but maintain smoothness.

Note: on some firmware (e.g. MIUI Global for the European region), these settings may be reset after the system update.

Method 3: Using ADB for deep customization (for advanced)

If standard methods do not give the desired result, you can resort to ADB-This will change the hidden parameters of the system, including gesture speed and swipe sensitivity, a method that requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB developer-setting.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

The main commands for setting up the flippage:

Increase the speed of the swipe (value from 1.0 to 3.0)


adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0.5




adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.5




Change the sensitivity of gestures (requires root rights)



adb shell settings put secure swipe_up_gesture_sensitivity 300

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change parameters that you do not know the purpose of. For example, the command adb shell settings put secure swipe_up_gesture_sensitivity 10 Makes gestures overly sensitive, causing accidental triggers.

Method 4: Installation of a third-party launcher (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair)

If the built-in MIUI settings don't suit you, the best solution is to install an alternative launcher.

• 🌟 Nova Launcher – supports speed tuning of swipes, gestures and animations.
• ⚡ Apex Launcher – a lightweight launcher with flexible transition settings.
• 📱 Lawnchair – an open source launcher that mimics the Pixel Launcher.

Example of settings in Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Press your finger on the desktop → Settings → Scrolling the desktop.
3. In the section Speed of animation, select Fast, Normal or Slow.
4. For fine-tuning, activate Advanced Settings (available in the paid version).

The advantage of third-party launchers is that they work independently of the MIUI version and offer more customization options, for example, in Nova Launcher you can assign different gestures to flip left/right or disable animation completely.

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Third-party launchers do not replace Xiaomi system applications, but only change the desktop interface. All MIUI features (for example, Quick apps or Super Wallpaper) will remain available through system settings.

Method 5: Customize gestures in MIUI 14 and 15 (new features)

The latest versions of MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 have added additional gesture controls, so you can not only change the flip rate, but also adjust the sensitivity of swipes and trigger areas.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Display → Additional display settings.
2. Select Navigation buttons (or full-screen gestures if you use swipes).
3. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see the gesture settings.
4. Here we can: 🔘 Change the sensitivity of side swipes (affects the flipping of the desktop). 🔘 Turn off the vibration when swiping. 🔘 Set up the Operation Zone (useful for large screens).

MIUI 15 also adds Adaptive animation, which automatically adjusts the speed of transitions to the performance of the device, which is useful for models with a weak processor (for example, the Redmi A2+), where manual tuning can lead to lags.

Problem Solving: What to do if the settings do not apply

Sometimes changes in the flip rate or gestures don't work, so let's look at the typical causes and ways to address them:

• 🔄 Launcher's cache: Clear the launcher app's cache MIUI in settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Launcher).
• 📱 Conflict of topics: Some topics from the topic MIUI They can override the animation settings.
• 🔧 Resetting: If changes are not saved, reset the launcher settings to standard (Desktop Settings) → Reset).
• 🔄 Firmware Update: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Bugs with animation are fixed only after updating MIUI.

⚠️ Note: If after changing the settings through ADB or the developer mode phone started to brake, return the standard values with the team:

adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 1.0


adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 1.0

If the problem persists, try restarting the device in Safe Mode (press the power button → Safe Mode).This will help determine if the bug is caused by a third-party application.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up flippage on Xiaomi