Owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphones often face the desire to personalize the interface, making it more convenient or visually familiar. One of the most popular features is the ability to change the appearance and behavior of the notification curtain, which in the MIUI environment is called the “control center.” The standard interface of the MIUI shell can seem overloaded or simply unusual for those who have switched from other devices.
Fortunately, the system provides flexible customization tools, allowing you to switch between the classic look of Android and a modern style reminiscent of iOS.It is not just a matter of aesthetics, but also ergonomics, since the location of the brightness sliders and sound directly affects the speed of access to settings in everyday use.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to transform the interface, from standard system settings to installing specialized launchers. You will learn what hidden features are hidden in the engineering menus and how to safely experiment with the theme of design without disrupting the stability of your Redmi Note 7.
MIUI staff capabilities: switching curtain styles
Starting with certain versions of MIUI 12 and later, Xiaomi has introduced a native control center style option: users no longer need to search for third-party apps to get functionality similar to Apple products. To access this feature, you need to go to the settings menu and find the section responsible for notifications and status bar.
The interface may vary depending on the regional version of the firmware (Global, China, EEA), but the logic remains the same. In some cases, the desired option is hidden inside the Notifications and Status Bar subsection, where you can choose between Classic and New displays. The new style allocates the brightness and sound control unit in a separate panel, making interaction with the gadget more intuitive.
It’s worth noting that on older versions of Android, based on the Redmi Note 7, this feature may not be available out of the box without a system update. If you don’t find the switch, your version of MIUI may not have received an appropriate interface update yet, in which case it’s worth checking for updates through the About Phone menu.
⚠️ Warning: Before changing the style of the interface, make sure that the battery is at least 30%.Abrupt change in system settings sometimes causes a brief reboot of the interface (System). UI), power-expending.
Once the new style is activated, it is recommended to restart the device to correctly apply all graphic elements, which ensures that the animations work smoothly and transitions between the screens are not accompanied by visual artifacts.
Using themes and theme engine for customization
The most powerful tool in Xiaomi’s arsenal is the built-in Themes app, which allows you to change not only wallpaper, but also system icons, fonts and, importantly for our task, the design of the notification curtain. MIUI theme engine supports deep integration, replacing graphic elements of the system at the resource level.
To find the right design, open the Themes app and search. Type in queries like Control Center, iOS style, or Notification bar. It's important to look at the theme rating and downloads, because it's an indicator of how well the modification works. Some themes may contain ads or malfunction with certain screen resolutions.
The process of installing the theme requires care. Once you download the registration file, the system will ask you to use all the components or select them manually. It is critical to select the option "Configure" and make sure that (check) is opposite to the item "System interface" or "Status Bar." Without this step, only the icons will change, and the curtain will remain the same.
⚠️ Attention: Installing themes from unverified sources or third-party theme stores can lead to system errors or “perpetual download.” Use only the official Themes app».
If the interface becomes unstable after applying the theme, press the on button and select "Cancel theme" or "Reset theme" in the recovery menu that appears, which will return the standard visual style without losing personal data.
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Before installing a new theme, take a screenshot of the current brightness and sound settings so that after changing the design, you quickly return the usual values.
Third-party applications to replace notification curtain
When regular funds are scarce, Google Play apps designed specifically to replace the standard control center come to the rescue, and programs like Control Center iOS 15 or Notification Center create a new layer on top of the system interface that mimics the functionality of other OSes.
The way these apps work is by creating an overlay, swiping on top or clicking on a button, and you activate a custom curtain, which gives you a lot of freedom to customize: you can change the transparency, you can change the size of the sliders, you can add widgets for weather, currency rates and quickly launch applications.
However, this method has its own technical features, which you need to know the owner of Redmi Note 7. To work stable, you will need to give the application a number of permissions, including access to surfaces on top of other applications and access to notification history.
Using these heavy substitutes can affect the autonomy of the device. Constant monitoring of events and drawing graphics consume battery power faster than the native interface, so it is recommended to carefully adjust the energy saving for such applications in the menu "Battery and performance".
☑️ Setting up the side curtain
Engineering menu and hidden settings via ADB
For advanced users who want to gain full control of the system, there is a method of modification through debugging over USB and ADB commands (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to activate hidden interface flags that are not displayed in the usual settings even in the developer mode.
Before you start, you need to activate the developer mode. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the MIUI version number seven times. After the message “You became a developer”, a new section “Additional” or “Extended settings” will appear in the menu, where you need to turn on “Debugging over USB”.
By connecting your smartphone to your computer, you can use commands to change UI settings. For example, there are commands to force new animations to be included or change the density of elements. However, working with ADB requires caution: incorrectly entering a parameter can lead to a malfunction of the system interface.
adb shell settings put global qs_tile_layout 4The above command is an example of changing the layout of the tiles of fast settings.The value can vary depending on the version of Android and MIUI. It is important to understand that not all commands are universal, and what works on the Redmi Note 7 with one version of firmware may not work on another.
| Parameter | Description of action | Risk of error | Requires root. |
|---|---|---|---|
| qs_tile_layout | Changes the number of tiles in a row | Low. | No. |
| sysui_do_not_disturb | Changes the behavior of the “Do Not Disturb” regime | Medium. | No. |
| status_bar_battery_style | Changes the look of the battery indicator | Low. | No. |
| sysui_qs_tiles | Completely rebuilding the list of quick settings | High-pitched | Often. |
⚠️ Attention: Use ADB-commands for system settings can lead to a "boot loop" if you change critical settings. Always have the option to log into Recovery Mode at hand.
Compatibility issues and work optimization
The Redmi Note 7’s control center modification, which is based on the Snapdragon 660 processor, may face performance limitations.A device released a few years ago may not be able to handle the heavy animations of new curtain styles, especially if multiple background processes are running simultaneously.
A common problem is to desynchronize the brightness sliders. Once a custom theme or application is installed, the brightness level in the new curtain may not match the actual brightness of the screen, usually by recalibrating or resetting the settings of the replacement application.
Also worth mentioning is the conflicts between different customization applications: If you try to run two curtain replacement programs at the same time, the system will force one of them to close or issue an error. MIUI strictly monitors resources and does not allow double interception of system events.
To optimize work, it is recommended to regularly clean the cache of the Themes application and the system interface. This can be done through the Apps menu → All Apps → Find the right one → Clear. This procedure helps to eliminate accumulated errors in the display of graphic elements.
What to do if the brightness is lost after changing the topic?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I remove the notification curtain on the Redmi Note 7?
Why did the MIUI update lose control center style?
Is it safe to use apps to replace the curtain from the Play Market?
How to return all interface settings to factory?
Does changing the style of the curtain affect the speed of the smartphone?
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Changing the control center is a balance between aesthetics and performance. Redmi Note 7 is better to use light native themes than heavy third-party apps.