How to Change Notification Curtain on Xiaomi Redmi 9: Full Setup

Redmi 9 series smartphones have a lot of personalization capabilities that are often hidden from the eyes of the average user. Notification curtain, or Control Center, is one of the first interface elements that you interact with daily. Changing its appearance allows you not only to improve aesthetic perception, but also to make the use of the device more convenient and functional. Xiaomi owners can change themes, fonts and even the structure of controls.

The standard MIUI shell offers multiple levels of access to visual style settings. You can either simply change the color scheme or go further by installing third-party themes that completely change the architecture of the menu. It's important to understand that deep customization requires care so as not to disrupt system processes. We'll look at all the available methods, from standard tools to advanced solutions.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how to transform your Redmi 9 interface without having to get super-user rights, where to look for hidden settings and how to safely apply changes, and prepare for your smartphone to look completely different, reflecting your individual style.

Basic Style Customization Through Themes App

The easiest and safest way to change the look of the curtain is to use the built-in Themes app. This is Xiaomi's regular tool that allows you to download and apply visual packages. To get started, you need to run the app and go to Profile, and then select the Topic item, and here's a huge catalog of designs created by both designers and the community.

When choosing a theme, look for a preview that often shows you what the lock screen and control center will look like. Some themes only change icons, others completely redraw brightness sliders, wireless module buttons and background. Once you select the right option, click Download and then Apply. The system automatically reboots the graphical interface.

• 🎨 Open the Themes app on the main screen.
• 🔍 In the search, enter the request "Control Center" or "Notifications".
• ⬇️ Download your favorite topic, paying attention to the rating.
• ✅ Click Apply and Confirm the Action.

⚠️ Note: Some themes may not display correctly on the Redmi 9 screen resolution (1080x2340 If you see blurred elements after application, go back to the standard theme.

Note that the new theme is not only a curtain, but also a system application, so if you're comfortable with everything except icons, you can select the component selection in the theme settings. To do this, click Customize the theme in the theme menu and check only the System Control Panel to keep the desktop look as it is, changing only the target element.

Switching between the old and new control center

Redmi 9 owners often face the dilemma of choosing between two types of curtain interfaces. Newer versions of MIUI have activated the default "New" style, similar to iOS, where notifications and switches are separated. However, many users prefer the classic look, where everything is in the same list, you can switch between them in the system settings menu.

To access this feature, go to Settings, then select Notifications and Status bar. In this section, you will find Control Center Style. Clicking on it, you will see two options: Old Version and New Version. Selecting Old Version will return the usual list of notifications at the top and switches at the bottom in a single space.

Changing this setting dramatically changes the logic of interaction with the device. The new version allows faster accessing of frequently used functions such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, thanks to large buttons. The classic version is more convenient for those who are used to swiping all notifications in one motion. Experiment with both options to see which one is right for you.

Set up transparency and background curtain

One of the most popular features of customization is to change transparency and set your own image on the background of the curtain. Standard MIUI tools do this is difficult to do, but the themes allow you to implement a beautiful blur effect (Blur) or full transparency. To achieve the effect of "glass" you need to look for topics labeled Transparent or Blur.

If you want to set your photo in the background, use Wallpaper in the settings. Select the image from the gallery and when using, click Configure. Move the area so that key elements fall to the top of the screen. However, transparency is achieved only through specialized themes or third-party launchers that can block the system curtain.

Some themes have fine-tuning through the built-in editor. After applying the theme, go to its settings and look for Control Center. There may be a background transparency slider. By moving it, you can make the panel completely black or almost invisible, which is especially true for screens with IPS LCD technology used in Redmi 9, where black is not perfectly deep.

Changes in fonts and text size in notifications

The readability of the notification curtain depends on the font you choose and the size of the font. Xiaomi provides a font store where you can find thousands of options. To change, go to Settings → Screen → System Font. Here you can either select the font from the directory or download your.mtz file.

Text size is also adjusted in the general display settings. Scaling up will make text in notifications larger, which is important for visually impaired users. However, it is worth remembering that too large a font can cause the curtain to display fewer notifications at a time, requiring more frequent scrolling. The optimal value is the value at which text is read without voltage, but fits in one or two lines.

• 🔤 Go to the System Font section in the settings.
• 📥 Download a font with good readability (such as Roboto or OpenSans).
• 📏 Set up the size of the text to suit your needs.
• 🔄 Restart the device to apply changes to all applications.

⚠️ Note: Using non-standard fonts may cause some characters (emoji, rare letters) to appear as squares. Always check for Cyrillic support before installing.

Separately, it's worth mentioning Fat Text. In the screen settings, there's an option to include bold text for the entire interface. This makes notification headers more visible, but can visually "weight up" the curtain. On Redmi 9, with its 6.53-inch diagonal, the bold type looks organic and improves the perception of information at a distance.

Sorting and grouping of notifications

The effectiveness of the curtain depends not only on its beauty, but also on the order of display of information. MIUI implements a smart sorting that groups notifications from the same applications. This allows you to keep the curtain clean. To manage this, go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Notification settings.

Here you can set priorities for each application, for example, messages from messengers can be displayed in a separate group "Important", and news and games can be hidden in a folder, and there is also a feature Floating notifications that appear on top of current content. Their behavior is also adjusted in this section, allowing you to choose whether they will disappear automatically or require action.

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Use Do Not Disturb with your schedule, set it up at night so that the curtain doesn't catch fire from incoming emails, but important contacts can get through.

Deep cleaning of the curtain is possible through managing notification channels within the apps themselves. Going to Settings → Apps → App Management, select the desired app (like Instagram) and click Notifications. Here you can turn off the curtain display for specific events, leaving only private messages. This makes Redmi 9's notification center a really useful tool, not a dump of information noise.

Additional widgets and fast switches

The functionality of the curtain is enhanced by adding additional switches. In Redmi 9, about 12 buttons are available by default in the expanded form, but their number can be increased by swiping down. To edit the set, press and hold your finger on any button or find the pencil icon (edit) in the corner of the panel.

In the menu that opens, you can drag and drop buttons, change their order, or add new ones from the list of available ones. Among them are useful tools: Screen recording, Screenshot, Read Mode and Broadcast. Place the most commonly used functions in the top row for quick access with one finger.

The path to hidden switch settings:


Settings → About Phone → (7 times click on MIUI Version) → Advanced Settings → Special Features → Shortcuts

Some widgets, such as the Dictaphone or Calculator, can only be added to the curtain through third-party launcher apps or plugins, since MIUI does not allow you to bring ordinary applications to the notification panel natively. However, using scripts in the Autotask application, you can create automation that will change the settings of the system by clicking on the widget.

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A properly configured notification curtain saves up to 20% of your time on your smartphone’s daily use, shortening the path to the right features.

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