How to change the color of the curtain on Xiaomi: from standard themes to advanced customization

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often strive to make their device interface unique, moving away from standard factory settings. One of the most noticeable elements of the system, which catches the eye every day, is the notification curtain, also known as the control panel. Changing its appearance, particularly color and transparency, allows you to significantly revitalize the design of the shell MIUI or HyperOS, making it more harmonious under the chosen wallpaper.

It should be noted that the standard settings of the Xiaomi system do not provide a function of choosing an arbitrary color for the background of the curtain in the disabled state. the interface of MIUI and HyperOS is sharpened to dynamically change transparency depending on the content of the screen, but not static repainting. However, there are several proven ways to circumvent this limitation using built-in themes, widgets or third-party software.

Before you start installing third-party launchers or complex modifications, it is worth considering the regular features that the Themes App provides. This is the most secure and stable method that does not require obtaining superuser rights or installing dubious ones. APK-In the following sections, we will discuss how to visually transform the control panel using only legal and secure tools of the Xiaomi ecosystem.

Using the built-in Themes app to change style

The easiest and most reliable way to change the look of a curtain is to install a third-party theme, and developers around the world create thousands of designs that change not only icons, but also system elements, including the notification bar, and you need to open the standard Theme app on your smartphone.

In the application search bar, type in queries related to the desired color or style, such as "Black status bar", "Transparent notification" or "iOS style". Pay attention to the preview of topics: often screenshots show what the unlocked curtain looks like. After selecting the appropriate option, click "Download" and then "Apply".

⚠️ Note: Some themes may contain banner ads or require you to view ads to activate.Be careful when choosing a download source and avoid topics with suspicious ratings or low downloads, as they may be unstable.

After applying the theme, the system may need to reboot or simply update the interface. If the color of the curtain has changed but the icons are not familiar, you can combine elements. Go to the theme settings (user profile in the "Themes" app), select the current theme and click "Configure." Here you can leave only the "System" or "String" components, replacing the rest with standard ones.

Adjusting transparency and blurring effect

Visual perception of the color of the curtain often depends not on the pigment itself, but on the degree of transparency and the effect of background blur. In new versions of the HyperOS shell and MIUI 14, the transparency algorithms have become more aggressive, and to manage this, you need to understand how the system responds to different scenarios.

When you are on the main screen, the curtain is usually translucent, skipping the colors of the wallpaper. If you run a full-screen application, the background may become darker or completely black/white depending on the chosen theme. To enhance the effect of "color" recommended to use live wallpaper or wallpaper with bright, rich gradients.

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Use dark wallpaper with bright accents to make the notification curtain look more contrasting and deep.Bright monochromatic wallpaper makes the control panel fade and less noticeable.

It’s also worth checking the special features settings. In some cases, enabling the “Increased Contrast” mode can force the system elements to change background to black or white, ignoring transparency. Check the Settings path → Advanced Settings → Special features → Visual and make sure that the high contrast mode is turned off if you want to see the original colors of the the theme.

Application of widgets to simulate color curtain

If standard themes don't work, you can do widget tricks, and there are special widget switches that have their own background and can overlap the standard system panel, which creates the illusion of changing the color of the curtain.

To implement this method, you will need to install a third-party widget application, such as Color Widgets or Widgetsmith (if available in your region).

• 📱 Add a widget to the main screen at the top so it covers the status bar area.
• 🎨 In the widget settings, select a solid color or gradient that will simulate the background of the curtain.
• 🔒 Block the widget location so you don’t accidentally move it when using your phone.
• ⚙️ Configure the transparency of the widget so that watches and notifications can be seen through it, if the functionality allows it.

This method has its limitations: the widget will be on top of the desktop, but when you open applications, it can hide or, conversely, interfere with the view.

Third-party applications for interface customization

For users who want to have full control over the color of each pixel, there are specialized modulator apps. One of the most popular tools is SystemUI Tuner or its counterparts available on Google Play.

A more advanced option is to use applications that change system overlays, such as the Substratum app (which requires caution) or simpler ones like Themes Park, which allow you to embed your resources into system files without completely flashing them.

The process of installing custom overlays usually looks like this:

1. Download. APK-file of the selected modifier from a reliable source.
2. Install the app and provide the necessary permissions through ADB or in-app specific instructions.
3. Find the "Notification Panel" or "Quick Settings" section in the list of available modifications.
4. Select a color, gradient or image for the background and click "Apply" or "Compile".

⚠️ Attention: Using deep system modifiers can lead to unstable smartphone operation, a “boot loop” (cyclic reboot) or conflicts with security updates. Always back up data before experimenting.

It is important to understand that after a major Android update or MIUI/HyperOS shell, all the overlays used may stop working or be reset.

Comparison of methods of changing the color of curtains

To make it easier for you to choose the right method, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you assess the risks, complexity and visual effects of each method.

As you can see from the table, for most users, standard themes are the best choice, which provide a balance between the beauty and stability of the device, and widgets are a good trade-off if standard themes are not enough, but you don't want to risk the system.

Advanced Customization: Magisk and System Files

For enthusiasts who have an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed, there are endless possibilities. You can use modules that completely replace the graphical resources of the control panel. Popular modules can be found on the 4PDA forum or in the Magisk repository.

One effective way is to use modules like "Monet Engine" or specific themes for LSPosed (Xposed framework), which allow you to dynamically change the colors of system elements, adjusting them to wallpaper, or set hard color values for the background of the curtain.

adb shell pm list packages | grep theme

This team at ADB will help you find packages related to themes, which can be useful when debugging conflicts after installing modifications. However, manual editing of framework-res.apk or SystemUI.apk system files without the relevant knowledge is strongly discouraged, as a mistake in one byte can make the phone unusable.

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Deep system modification through Magisk gives the maximum result, but requires technical knowledge and a willingness to restore the phone via Fastboot in the event of a failure.

If you decide to go this way, be sure to check the forums dedicated to your smartphone model. the system interface files of the Xiaomi Mi 11 and Redmi Note 10 may differ, and installing the wrong module will lead to display errors.

Possible problems and solutions

You may encounter a number of difficulties in customization, and users often complain that the curtain has turned black after applying the theme, or that the text on the theme has become unreadable.

If text is not visible, try changing the wallpaper to more contrasting or select another theme where the fonts have a stroke, and the problem may be in the cache of the Themes app. Clean it through Settings → Apps → All Apps → Topics → Memory → Clean.

• 🔄 Reset theme: Return to the standard Classic or Default theme to see if the problem has gone away.
• 🗑️ Cache Deletion: Clearing temporary files often solves problems with graphic artifacts.
• 📉 Update rollback: If the problem has occurred after the system update, a new version may be possible MIUI It has a compatibility bug with old themes.

Sometimes, the color change of the curtain can conflict with the "Energy Saving" mode, in which the system forcibly darkens the interface for the energy on the power grid. AMOLED-Turn off the power saving mode to see the actual colors of the chosen theme.