How to change the control center on Xiaomi: 5 ways to customize

The control center on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a quick-setting panel, but a powerful tool for instant access to key functions. However, the standard layout of icons and switches does not suit all users, some want to remove unnecessary elements, some want to add frequently used ones, and some want to completely redesign the appearance of the panel to suit their needs.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can change the control center on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from basic settings in MIUI to hidden HyperOS features and third-party solutions. You’ll learn how to edit the order of elements, change the size of the panel, add new switches, and even completely replace the standard control center with an alternative one. All the instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 firmware and the new HyperOS (2026).

1. Basic configuration of the control center in MIUI/HyperOS

So let's start with the simplest of them all, the customization tools that the system itself offers, and even without installing additional applications, you can:

🔄 Change the order of icons – drag elements into the right positions;
➕ Add new switches from the list of available;
➖ Remove unnecessary elements so that the panel is not overloaded;
📱 Change the number of lines in the disclosed form (3, 4 or 5).

To open the management center editor:

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the panel.
Click on the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
In the menu that opens, select Edit.

Here you'll see two blocks: Active Switches (current panel elements) and Inactive (available for add) To change the order, just press the icon and drag it to the right place. To remove it, swipe the item down to the Delete area.

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If the list of inactive switches does not have the desired item (for example, Read Mode or Game Turbo), check if the corresponding function is enabled in the main settings of the smartphone.

2.How to add hidden switches to the control center

Many users are unaware that Xiaomi has hidden control panel elements that don’t appear in the standard editor.

🔋 Battery temperature – shows the current battery heating;
📡 Mobile access point – quick access to the distribution of the Internet;
🎮 Game Turbo – Optimization for Games;
🔍 Device Search – Quick Access to Find Device.

To activate them:

Open Settings → Special features → Buttons and gestures → Control Center.
Scroll down to the Additional Settings section.
Activate the switch to show hidden elements.
Return to the Control Center Editor, and new options will appear in the list of inactive elements.

Note that on some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), the path to hidden settings may be different. If there is no section specified, try an alternative method:

Enter the combination in the "Phone" app: ##4636###


Go to the section "Testing" → "UI settings"




Activate the "Show all switches" option

What if the hidden elements do not appear?

On some firmware (especially custom ones), hidden switches can be blocked, in which case only installing an alternative control center via ADB or Magisk will help.

3. Change in the appearance of the panel (size, transparency, animation)

The standard control panel in MIUI/HyperOS has a fixed design, but it can be changed with hidden settings or third-party themes.

Parameter	How to change	Limitations
Number of rows	In the editor of the control center (3-5 lines)	On some models, a maximum of 4 lines
Transparency	Through topics in Settings → Design	It doesn't work on all firmware.
Swipe animation	Only through ADB or Magisk	Requires unlocking the loader
Icon color	Custom theme setting	It may be lost after updates

For a deeper customization of the appearance will require:

Install a custom theme from the official Xiaomi theme store (the Control Center section in the theme description).
Use it. ADB-commands to change system parameters (e.g., transparency) Example commands to change alpha panel channel: adb shell settings put global control_center_opacity 0.7 where 0.7 — level of transparency (from 0.1 before 1.0).
Use Magisk modules (e.g. MIUI Control Center) if you have a bootloader unlocked.

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4. Complete replacement of the standard control center with an alternative

If the customization capabilities are not enough, you can completely replace the standard panel with a third-party one.

📱 Power Shade – Supports customization of each element, gestures and dark theme;
🎨 Control Center for MIUI — Simulates the control panel iOS with adaptation to Android;
🔧 Quick Settings Customizer – Advanced Editor for Power Users;
🖥️ Shade Launcher – allows you to create multiple panel profiles.

The installation of an alternative control centre requires:

Overlay permissions over other applications (in special features settings).
Disconnect the standard panel through ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.systemui ⚠️ Warning: This command disables the system interface, which can cause notifications and other elements to fail. Use only if you are confident in your actions!
Auto-run settings for an alternative application.

After installing a third-party control center, you can:

Add your own shortcuts (for example, running specific applications);
Change the size and position of the panel (left, right, center);
Customize gestures (for example, swipe down from both sides for different panels);
Integrate widgets (weather, player, notes).

Make a backup copy of the data

Enable debugging over USB

Install ADB-PC drivers

Download APK Alternative Center

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5. Resetting the control center to factory settings

If, after experimenting with the settings, the control panel began to work incorrectly (for example, icons disappeared, does not respond to swipes or gives errors), you can return it to its original state.

Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find the System UI (System UI) in the list.
Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
Confirm the action and restart the smartphone.

⚠️ Warning: Cleaning up the system interface data will not only reset the control center, but all the widgets on the home screen, the settings for always-on notifications, and some display settings:

Order of icons in the control center;
Desktop widgets;
Settings for displaying notifications.

If the reset didn’t help, try a more radical method – resetting settings only for system applications (without deleting user data):

adb shell pm clear com.android.systemui

6. Solving problems with the control center

Sometimes, after updating or experimenting with settings, the control panel starts to glittle.

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
The panel doesn't swipe open.	Conflict with navigational gestures	Disable third-party launchers or reset gesture settings
The icons are gone or turned grey	System cache failure	Clear the System Interface cache in application settings
The panel opens with a delay	Overloading animations or background processes	Enable Performance Mode or Turn Off Animations via ADB
No changes are kept in the editor	Access rights error	Restart your phone or reset your control center settings

If the control panel has completely stopped working (it does not open even after resetting), check:

Are there any Magisk modules that conflict with the system (e.g. MIUI Tweaks or GravityBox) installed?
Whether the child mode or the guest profile is activated, they limit access to system functions.
Is the system firmware damaged (check through Settings → About Phone → MIUI version).

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If the control center stopped working after the MIUI/HyperOS update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version via Fastboot. This often helps with software bugs of new builds.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up a control center

Can I change the color of the control panel without root?

Yes, but with limitations. You can: Install a theme from the official Xiaomi store that changes the color of the icons; Use an alternative control center (for example, Power Shade); Apply overlay through the ADB (Settings put global control_center_tint_color FF0000, where FF0000 — Without root rights, you can't change the color of the background of the panel -- just icons and text.

Why did some switches disappear after the update?

This is a typical problem when switching to a new version of MIUI/HyperOS. Reasons: Xiaomi has removed support for some features (for example, Second Space in some regions); There was a reset of the control center settings; New firmware contains a bug (often in the first builds of HyperOS). Solutions: Check the list of available switches in the editor - perhaps they just reset; Install a firmware update (if the problem is massive, Xiaomi usually fixes it in the next versions); Make a reset of the System interface settings (see section 5).

How to return the old control panel after updating to HyperOS?

HyperOS has significantly changed the design of the control center, and return the old panel from the MIUI But there are workarounds: Install custom firmware on the base. MIUI 14 (e.g. xiaomi.eu); Use an alternative control center (see section 4); roll back to MIUI 14 via Fastboot but you will lose all your data). ⚠️ Attention: Recoil on MIUI After installation, HyperOS can cause problems with the operation of sensors or communication module.

Can I add my own labels to the control center?

In a standard Xiaomi control center, you can not add arbitrary shortcuts (for example, launching a specific application), but there are two options: the application side (for example, Power Shade or Quick Settings Customizer) allows you to add shortcuts for any application and action; ADB-commands to add hidden system shortcuts (e.g. direct call to Developer Settings): adb shell settings put global control_center_custom_tile_1 "com.android.settings/.DevelopmentSettings" The second method will require knowledge of Android Intent filters.

Why does the control center open itself during the games?

This is a common problem associated with: ✋ Random touches of the edges of the screen (especially on devices with curved displays, for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra); 🎮 Game mode conflict (Game turbo function can block swipes); 🤖 Firmware bug (found in HyperOS 1.0). Solutions: Turn off gestures at the edges of the screen in Settings → Screen. → Gestures; Add the game to Game Turbo exceptions; Install an alternative control center with swipe zones setup.