The MIUI shell interface and Xiaomi’s new HyperOS offer users tremendous personalization opportunities, but many features remain hidden in the depths of the system menus. The status bar at the top of the screen is a key element of visual interaction, displaying critical information about time, battery level and network connection. Standard settings often restrict the user, preventing them from fine-tuning the look or hiding certain indicators that can distract from content.
Changing the status bar settings on Redmi and POCO smartphones may be necessary not only for aesthetics, but also to improve the functionality of the device in certain use cases. For example, gamers often seek to remove unnecessary elements so that they do not overlap the game mechanics, while office workers may need to map the speed of the Internet in more detail. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to modify the top panel, from standard switches to advanced methods through the engineering menu.
It is worth noting that the available options directly depend on the version of the installed operating system and regional firmware. Global versions of MIUI often have a reduced functionality compared to Chinese builds, but even they hide useful tools for customizing the interface. Understanding how to manage these elements will allow you to make using your smartphone more comfortable and visually enjoyable by removing information noise or, conversely, adding the necessary widgets.
Standard Notification Line Settings in MIUI and HyperOS
The basic configuration of the top panel elements is through the main system settings menu, which can be accessed in two ways: the first option is to find the gear icon in the application list, the second is to swipe the notification curtain down and click on the settings icon in the upper right corner. In the open menu, you need to find the Notifications and status bar or the Lock Screen and the status bar, the names may vary slightly depending on the shell version.
Within this section, users will find switches that display time, date, battery level as a percentage, and notification icons. For example, the Battery Show feature allows you to choose between displaying only icons, only percentages, or combinations of both. This is especially convenient on devices with a notch in the screen, where every pixel of space matters.
📊 Which state line style do you like more?
Minimalism (time only)
Standard (all indicators)
Detailed (network speed, percentages)
Hidden (nothing to see)
Special attention should be paid to the settings of displaying Internet connection speed, which are often hidden in the submenu of Network Status. Activating this parameter allows you to see the current download speed in real time, which is useful for diagnosing problems with the provider or monitoring the background activity of applications.
⚠️ Warning: Changing system fonts through a theme can cause status bar elements to shift, making time or icons unreadable. Use only verified themes from the official store.
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Notifications and Status Bar for Access to Basic Options.
- 🔋 Select the charge display format: interest inside or near the icon.
- 📡 Activate network speed mapping to monitor traffic in real time.
Advanced settings through the “Themes” app
One of the most effective ways to dramatically change the appearance of a status bar is to use custom themes. Unlike standard settings, themes allow you to change not only the presence of elements, but also their design, color, font and location.
When searching for a theme store, you can type in queries like "Minimal status bar," "iOS style," or "Clean UI" to find options with a changed status bar. When previewing a theme, look for screenshots of the screen blocker and desktop, where you can clearly see what the indicators look like. After applying the theme, the status bar can become thinner, more transparent, or acquire a completely new graphical style that is not available in stock firmware.
How to return the standard look if the theme spoiled the interface?
If the status bar is not displayed correctly after applying the theme, go to the Themes app, go to the user profile (human icon) and select My Themes. Find the Classic or Defult theme and apply it to reset all visual changes to factory ones. It is important to understand that some elements of the theme design may conflict with system updates. MIUI A previously installed theme may stop displaying the status bar correctly, requiring re-installation or search for an updated version from the author.Always check the date of the last theme update and comments from other users before installing. 🎨 Open the Topics app and use search to find status bar styles. 👁️ In preview mode, carefully examine how battery and network indicators change. 🔄 Check regularly for compatibility with the current version of the system. Hiding notification icons and unnecessary indicators Overflowing notification icons status bar is a common problem that interferes with the perception of information. Xiaomi smartphones have a flexible system for managing these indicators, which allows you to hide the icons of specific applications. → Notifications and status bar → Icons in the status bar. Here you'll see a list of all the apps that have been installed that have permission to display notifications, and if you turn off the switch next to the unwanted app, you'll hide the button from the top bar, even though the notifications themselves will continue to come in the curtain. It’s the perfect way to get rid of visual junk from games, news aggregators or stores that are constantly hanging in the background. ☑️ Clearing the status line Disable social media icons:Hide the messenger icon:Remove game indicators:Leave only system notifications: 0 / 1 Also, the same section often contains the Hide Notification Icons setting when the screen is unlocked, and activating this feature removes all app icons immediately after you enter a pin code or fingerprint, leaving the status bar clean while using the smartphone. This creates a feeling of a “clean” screen without unnecessary information load. ⚠️ Warning: Hiding notification icons doesn't turn off notifications themselves.You may miss an important call or message if you don't regularly check the notification curtain. Use of the Engineering Menu to Hide Items For advanced users who want to access hidden system functions, there is an Engineering Menu. Entry into it is carried out through the phone application by entering a special code ##6484## or ##4636##, But the codes may vary depending on the processor model and the Android version. LCD and UI, And there's some hidden features that are sometimes available, and one of the hidden possibilities is density change. DPI (dots per inch), which affects the size of all interface elements, including the status bar. DPI In the Smallest width section of the developer menu, you can make the status bar thinner or thicker. 360-400 dpi, change to 20-30 The units can significantly change the proportions. adb shell wm density 320 This command is executed through a computer with installed ADB, allows you to change the density of the interface without root rights, if debugging is enabled USB. It's a powerful customization tool, but it needs caution, because setting a value that's too high or too low can make the interface unreadable. DPI (Density) 392 360 Visually facilitates the line "Height of the status bar Auto Minimum Hides part of the indicators Modification of system files and Root-rights The deepest customization is possible only with the presence of superuser rights (Root). By obtaining root rights through Magisk, the user can edit the system files responsible for rendering the interface, in particular, the user can edit the system files. framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk. This allows you to completely remove certain elements of the status string, change their logic of operation or add new ones not provided by the manufacturer. APK, such as MT Manager or Android IDE. The process requires decompilation of the system file, search XML-resources that are responsible for the status string (usually in a folder) res/values/dimens.xml or res/layout), And you can change numerical values or delete lines of code, for example, you can set the height of the state string equal to the height of the state line. 0, There are also ready-made modules for Magisk, like Custom Status Bar or SystemUI Tuner, that automate the change process. They allow you to switch on and off various elements through a convenient interface, change colors and transparency without manually editing the code. However, the installation of such modules always carries the risk of unstable operation of the system. 🔓 Get root rights with Magisk to access system files. 📂 Use it. MT Manager for editing resources SystemUI.apk. 🛡️ Install Magisk modules only from trusted sources (XDA, 4PDA). In the process of changing the status line, users often encounter various artifacts: the disappearance of time, the imposition of icons on each other or the complete disappearance of the panel. The most common cause is a conflict of the installed theme with the current firmware version. The solution is to return to the standard theme or reset the display settings in the Notifications and Status bar menu. If the status string is lost after installing the Magisk module or editing system files, you must boot into Safe Mode or delete the problem file through the recavators. DPI, help triple pressing the power button (if configured) or connecting the mouse through OTG return-set. 💡Most status bar problems are solved by simply resetting the theme to standard or restarting the device in safe mode to disable third-party modules. OLED-In screens, the constant display of bright status elements (especially white) at maximum brightness can cause pixels to burn out. Using dark themes and automatic brightness helps to extend the life of the matrix and maintain uniform color reproduction throughout the screen area. Why did the firmware updates lose status bar settings? MIUI or HyperOS often resets custom settings to factory settings, and can also change the structure of system files. APK, They may stop working. You need to re-use the theme or upgrade Magisk modules to versions compatible with the new firmware. Can you move the status bar down the screen? MIUI You can’t move the status bar to the bottom of the screen, as it contradicts Android guidelines. However, there are launchers (like Niagara or special versions of Lawnchair) and Xposed modules that can emulate the bottom bar, although system notifications will remain on top. Is it safe to change? DPI line-size? Changing the DPI within a reasonable range (±10-15% of the standard value) is safe. However, abrupt change can make some interface elements inaccessible (buttons will go off the screen). Always remember the original value so that you can return everything as it was.