Change the notification curtain on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: from standard themes to deep customization

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular budget smartphones due to its balance of price and capabilities. However, the standard notification curtain in MIUI is not popular: someone wants to change its transparency, someone wants to remove advertising, and someone needs additional tiles of quick settings. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to modify the notification panel, from simple settings to install custom firmware.

It is important to understand that customization options depend on the version of MIUI and the bootloader unlock status. Redmi Note 7 (codenamed lavender) offers both official methods through settings and informal methods using ADB, Magisk modules or alternative launchers. We will look at all options, indicating their pros, cons and potential risks.

1. MIUI Standard Settings: What You Can Change Without Root

Even without superuser rights, Redmi Note 7 has some built-in options for adjusting the curtain, which are limited but allow you to solve basic tasks:

• 🎨 Replacement of the topic: in MIUI There are preset themes that change the design of notifications, icons and background curtains. → Topics.
• 🔄 Order of tiles: you can drag and drop elements of fast settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) in any order.
• 📱 Transparency of the panel: in some versions MIUI 12+ Transparency regulator available in Settings → Screen. → Lock screen style.
• 🚫 Disabling Advertising: In Global Firmware, Advertising in the Curtain Can Be Turned Off Through Settings → Memory. → Cleanup → Settings (cogs) → Advertising.

The main disadvantage of standard methods is that there's limited functionality, like you can't add your own quick tile or completely change the layout of the curtain, and you'll need additional tools to do that.

2.Use of alternative launchers: Nova Launcher and others

If you don't like the look of the curtain, but you don't want to interfere with system files, you can install a third-party launcher, for example, Nova Launcher or Lawnchair allow you to:

• 🖼️ Change the style of icons in the notification panel (via launcher settings).
• 🎚️ Set up gestures to open the curtain (such as swiping down on the desktop).
• 🔧 Add quick-setting widgets to the home screen (alternative to standard tiles).

However, it is important to understand that launchers do not replace the system curtain notifications, they only add their own elements on top of it. Completely redefine the notification panel only through modification of system files or installing custom firmware.

⚠️ Note: Some launchers (such as Microsoft Launcher) may conflict with MIUI And you can make the curtains hang. Before you install, check the reviews for your firmware version.

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If after installing the launcher, the curtain began to open with a delay, try to turn off animations in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers → Animation scale and select Without animation).

Modification through ADB: Hidden opportunities of MIUI

With the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge) commands, you can activate hidden MIUI functions that are not available in the GUI. For example, on the Redmi Note 7 you can:

• 🔓 Unlock additional transparency settings.
• 📵 Remove unnecessary tiles from the Quick Settings panel.
• 🔄 Change the number of lines in the curtain (for example, show 6 tiles instead of 4).

This will require:

1. Enable USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times), then go back to Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global settings_provider_model false

After that, an additional Advanced section will appear in the themes settings, where you can fine-tune the look of the curtain. The full list of commands for the Redmi Note 7 can be found on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums.

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4. Installation of Magisk modules: deep customization

If your Redmi Note 7 has a bootloader unlocked and Magisk installed, you can use modules to change the curtain.

For installation:

1. Download the module in.zip format from GitHub or the developer’s Telegram channel.
2. Open Magisk Manager and select Modules → Install from Storage.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Modules for MIUI They are frequently updated and older versions may cause bootloop.Always check compatibility with your firmware version (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI).

5.Castom firmware: full control of the curtain

If you want maximum freedom, you can install custom firmware, for example:

• 📱 Pixel Experience – pure Android with a curtain in the style of Google.
• 🔄 LineageOS – Minimalist design with flexible settings.
• 🎨 Havoc-OS – hundreds of customization options, including curtain animations.

The installation process shall include:

1. Unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (requires a binding Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Installation of custom recavery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. ROM and GApps firmware (if you need Google services).

The Redmi Note 7 (lavender) has stable builds for most popular firmware.

• 🔋 Some custom firmware is worse optimized for battery.
• 📶 There may be no function MIUI, Game Turbo or Second Space.
• 🔒 Banking applications (for example, Sberbank Online) can block work on uncertified firmware.

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Custom firmware gives you maximum freedom, but it requires technical skills. If you're a beginner, start with Magisk modules or ADB-tweak.

6. Manual editing of system files (for advanced)

For power users, there's a way to change the curtain by directly editing MIUI files, for example, you can modify:

• /system/media/theme/default/com.android.systemui is responsible for the notification style.
• /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk contains the resources of the Quick Settings Panel.

This will require:

1. Root access (via Magisk)
2. A file manager with root support (such as Mixplorer or FX File Explorer).
3. Knowledge of structure APK-Files and ability to work with Smali/XML.

On the Redmi Note 7, a modification to SystemUI.apk can result in loss of proximity sensor functionality or navigation gestures. Be sure to back up your original files before making changes!

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the notification curtain, Redmi Note 7 users are faced with typical errors:

If after the modifications the phone started to brake, try:

• 🔄 Reboot in Safe Mode (clip the power supply) → Restarting in Safe Mode).
• 🧹 Clear the cache through TWRP (wipe → Advanced Wipe → Dalvik/ART Cache).
• 📉 Reverse changes through backup.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions