Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often aim to personalize the interface to make the device unique.One of the most noticeable elements of the MIUI system is the notification curtain, which is used daily.The standard white or grey background can seem boring, especially if you want the lock screen and control menu to look harmonious with your mood or wallpaper.
There are a number of ways to change the look of this area, from simple system settings to third-party themes. In this article, we’ll look at all the available methods, including the hidden features of MIUI 12, 13 and 14, as well as the nuances of working with a dark theme that dramatically changes the perception of the interface.
It’s worth noting that customization options depend on the version of the Android operating system and the MIUI shell. In newer versions of HyperOS, color matching algorithms have become smarter, automatically adjusting to the dominant color of your wallpaper. However, full control of the design often requires manual intervention through specialized applications or deep theme settings.
Using built-in themes to change palette
The easiest and safest way to change the color of the curtain is to install a new theme from the official MIUI Themes store. Many users are unaware that the theme affects not only app icons, but also system elements, including the control center and notification panel. When choosing a theme, pay attention to the screenshots in the description: it often shows the type of curtain.
The installation process takes only a few minutes, you need to open the Topics app, go to Topics and search. You can search for keywords like Dark panel, Black status bar, or White notification to find the appropriate style, and once the theme is loaded, the system will suggest that you apply the components selectively.
⚠️ Note: When using some third-party themes, system fonts may become unreadable. Always check how the text in the menu appears before final confirmation.
It's important to understand that not all themes change the background color of the curtain. Some only modify the style of volume sliders or switch icons. To make sure you don't make a mistake, use preview with your thumbnail of the theme in the directory.
If you want to get a black background curtain to save charge on AMOLED-Look for themes marked “Super Dark” or «OLED». They make the background of the notification panel completely black (#000000), which visually merges with the screen frames and saves energy.
Customization of accent colors in MIUI and HyperOS
Starting with certain versions of the shell, Xiaomi introduced a dynamic color change feature, which means that the accent color of the controls (sliders, Wi-Fi buttons and Bluetooth) can be automatically taken from your current wallpaper. If you put red wallpaper, the elements in the curtain will turn reddish.
To control this process, go to system settings. The path may vary slightly depending on the software version, but it's usually in the personalization section. Here you can manually select the base color that will be used to highlight active elements in the notification curtain.
Settings → Wallpaper and personalization → Colors of the systemThere are a few palettes available on this menu, and if you choose one, you'll change the color of the indicators and sliders, but the background will remain transparent or white/black depending on the theme included, which is a subtle but important detail for those who like monochrome design.
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For the best color selection effect, use live wallpaper or abstract images with a clearly defined dominant hue.
It's worth mentioning that HyperOS has made algorithms even more flexible, and it's not just about choosing a color from a palette, it's about adjusting the saturation and brightness of the accents, so it can make the interface softer or contrasting.
The influence of dark theme on the appearance of the curtain
Turning on a global dark theme is a radical way to change the color of the curtain on Xiaomi. When you activate this mode, the white background of the notification panel is replaced by dark gray or black. This not only changes the aesthetics, but also reduces the strain on the eyes at night.
However, the standard dark theme in MIUI often makes the background just dark gray rather than pure black. For smartphone owners with AMOLED arrays, this is not ideal, since black (when the pixels are off) gives better contrast and energy efficiency. To achieve the perfect black, one system setting may not be enough.
- 🌑 Go to Settings. → Screen and turn on "Dark Mode».
- 🎨 In the Themes app, find the theme “Dark Mode” from the official designer MIUI.
- ⚙️ In the theme settings, select “Dark Mode” and apply only system components.
There is also a hidden setting available through a developer menu or special codes that force the background of the curtain to black, but using such techniques on unstable software builds can lead to image artifacts.
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Remember that when you turn on a dark theme, some apps may not display their content properly if they are not optimized for that mode. Always check the performance of frequently used programs after changing the global color scheme.
Customization through the MIUI Themes app
The official theme app is a powerful tool that is often underrated, with thousands of curtain design options hidden inside it, and the rule of thumb is, don't just look at icons. You need to look for themes that change Control Center.
The new versions of MIUI use a separate control center (swipe on the right) that looks like a separate widget, and the color and transparency of this widget depends on the active theme, you can download the theme, apply it in full, and then click on "Configure" in the Profile → "Themes" section and leave only the System" and "Status Bar" components.
| Type of topic | Impact on the curtain | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Standard. | Minimum changes | All models. |
| Dark / Black | Black background, white icons | MIUI 11+ |
| Neon / Cyberpunk | Bright accents, glow. | MIUI 12+ |
| Transparent | The blurring effect (Blur) | Depends on the topic. |
The Blur themes are particularly noteworthy, and they make the background of the curtains translucent, translucent, that look very modern, but can reduce the readability of text in colorful backgrounds. Use them with caution.
☑️ Checking before setting the topic
If the color of the curtain hasn't changed after installing the theme, try restarting the device. Sometimes the GUI cache keeps the old design settings until the system restarts completely.
Advanced configuration with plugins
For users who don't have the standard features, there are specialized plug-in applications, one of the most popular being MIUI Extra Settings or various modules for Shizuku, which allow you to incorporate into system processes and change parameters that are not available in the regular menu.
With these slits, you can change the transparency of the curtain, the height of the panel, the size of the icons, and of course the color, but this method requires some technical literacy, and if you don't set it up correctly, it can cause the curtain to become unreadable or stop opening.
⚠️ Note: Using third-party plugins for deep system modifications can disrupt software stability.
Often, these plugins don't need root rights to work, just activate debugging over USB and give special permissions through wireless debugging, and the setup process takes about 10-15 minutes.
A popular solution is also the use of Substratum (requires root) or similar theme engines, which allow you to repaint any interface elements, layering over system resources, which gives maximum freedom, but increases the risk of conflict after updating the system.
Solving problems with registration
Often, users are faced with a situation where, after updating the system, the theme flies off and the curtain turns white again. This is normal behavior of MIUI protection. The system checks the integrity of system files and rolls the modified themes back to factory values.
To avoid this, you can try to disable automatic updates of themes in the settings of the Themes app. Also, avoid installing themes created for older versions of Android on fresh firmware - this is a common cause of display bugs.
- 🔄 Reset the theme settings to standard before installing a new one.
- 📱 Make sure the theme version is compatible with your version. MIUI.
- 🗑️ Clear the cache of the Themes app before the new installation.
If the curtain is black, but the text is black and you can't see anything, then the theme is in conflict with the current mode (light/dark). Try to switch the display mode in the screen settings or choose another theme.
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The most stable way to change the color of the curtain is to use official themes from the MIUI catalog that have been tested for compatibility.
In some cases, cleaning the System UI cache helps. To do this, go to the application settings, find the system interface and click Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear Data, as this will reset all your design settings.