How to Change the View of Xiaomi’s Notification Curtain with MIUI 14: The Complete Guide

The notification curtain in MIUI 14 is not just a quick access bar, but a key interface element that can be adapted to your needs. Many users of Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO do not even realize that the standard kind of curtain with a gray background and square icons is not the only option. In this article, we will analyze all the ways of customization, from changing style and transparency to hidden functions that are not documented in the official instructions.

It’s important to understand that customization options depend on the firmware version and device model. For example, the flagship Xiaomi 13 Pro or Xiaomi 14 support more options than the budget Redmi Note 12. But even on basic devices there is a reserve for improvements – you need to know where to look. If you want to make the curtain more stylish, functional or just remove annoying elements, read on.

Standard Curtain Settings in MIUI 14: What Can Be Changed Without Root

To start with the basic options that are available in the settings menu, most users are limited to them, but even here there are nuances. Go to Settings → Control Panel and notification curtain. Here you will find three key sections:

• 🎨 Curtain style: the choice between "Classic" (icons in two rows) and "Extended" (icons in one row with the text).
• 🔄 Order of buttons: the ability to drag and drop icons of fast settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).
• 📱 Displaying notifications: setting up grouping and priority alerts.

The most noticeable effect is a change of style, such as Extended Mode, which visually increases the space for notifications but reduces the number of visible quick access buttons. Note that on some devices (e.g. POCO F5) this section may be called the Notification Panel and the Status Bar.

You can also turn on or off the transparency of the curtain, and the slider is in the "Look" submenu, but the effect will only be noticeable on devices with a different face. AMOLED-It's a screen that supports the true black color. IPS-matrices (e.g. in Redmi) 10C) transparency will just make the background grayish.

2. Hidden settings: how to enable alternative curtain design

MIUI 14 hides a few experimental features that aren't on by default, one of which is an alternative curtain design with rounded corners and animations, to activate it:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to About the Phone. → Version. MIUI.
3. Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
4. Return to the main settings menu and open Additional settings → Developer settings.
5. Find the Alternative Curtain Style option (could be called New Notification Panel Design) and turn it on.

Once the device is restarted, the curtain will take on a more modern look with smooth transitions. However, note that this mode may not work stable on some devices (for example, the Redmi Note 11 sometimes loses its fast setting icons). If you notice bugs, return the standard style.

Another hidden parameter is the color temperature of the curtain, which is adjusted through the same "Developer Settings" section in the Night Mode for the curtain option, which is useful if you are annoyed by the cold white background of notifications in the evening.

3. Customization through themes: how to change the color and icons of curtains

One of the easiest ways to change the look of the curtain is to use MIUI themes. Unlike standard settings, the themes allow you to change not only the background, but also the style of icons, fonts and even animations. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Themes app (if not, download it from Google Play).
2. Go to the Stork or Notification Panel (located in categories at the bottom of the screen).
3. Pick a theme you like and apply it. Some themes (like Dark Nebula or Minimal OS) completely transform the curtain by adding gradients or neon accents.

Note the themes marked "Icons" - they change not only the background, but also the icons of fast settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.). For example, the theme "Pixel Icons" replaces the standard MIUI icons with the style from Google Pixel.

An important nuance: after applying the theme, some elements of the curtain may be displayed incorrectly (for example, cropped text of notifications or too bright colors).

• 🔍 Check the compatibility of the theme with your version MIUI (specified in the description).
• 🎨 Try editing the theme manually (some themes have the option of "Setting up").
• 🔄 Return the standard theme if the bugs are critical.

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If the curtain started to lay after applying the theme, clear the theme app cache in the settings (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Themes → Storage → Clear cache).

4.Use of third-party launchers to change curtain

If you don't like standard methods, you can go further and install a third-party launcher that supports curtain customization. MIUI 14:

The most reliable option is the Nova Launcher, which does not replace the MIUI curtain completely, but allows you to:

• 🎨 Changes the icons of quick settings through icon packages (for example, Whicons or Delta).
• 🖼️ Adds transparency or background blur (via the settings "Transparency of the dock panel").
• 🔄 Configures gestures to open the curtain (for example, swipe down the screen).

A full curtain replacement will require a Hyperion Launcher, but it runs unstable on MIUI 14. On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra), this launcher can cause overheating due to conflict with MIUI optimizations.

Download APK from the official website (not from third-party sources)|

Disable battery optimization for launcher (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Battery → Without restrictions)|

Backup your home screen (Settings → Additional → Backup)|

Check the compatibility of the launcher with your Xiaomi model-->

5. Rooting and deep customization: for advanced users

If you're willing to take drastic measures, getting root rights will give you access to deep curtain tuning, and with Magisk, you can:

• 🔧 Completely replace the curtain with the style of Android 14 or iOS.
• 🎛️ Set up transparency, color and even add your icons.
• 🚀 Remove advertising and unnecessary items (for example, the “Recommendations” block in the curtain).

The most popular modules for MIUI 14:

• MIUI Blur – adds background blur in the curtain (works on the AMOLED-screen).
• QuickSwitch – replaces the icons of fast settings with the style of Android Stock.
• Hide MIUI Ads – removes banner ads from the curtain.

The rooting process on MIUI 14 has its own features:

1. Unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account binding).
2. Install TWRP for your model (for example, TWRP by mauronofrio is suitable for Xiaomi 12).
3. Squeeze Magisk through recovery.
4. Install the modules you need through Magisk Manager.

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Rooting invalidates Xiaomi’s warranty and can cause the device to run unstable. On some models (such as the Xiaomi 14 Pro), unlocking the bootloader blocks data encryption, which reduces security.

After installing the modules, the curtain may look the way you like, but be prepared for bugs. For example, on the Redmi K60 Pro, after applying MIUI Blur, the notification text sometimes disappears.

• Reverse to the standard curtain through Magisk Manager.
• Clean the system UI cache (Settings → Applications → Show Everything → System UI → Storage → Clear the cache).

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the curtain, MIUI 14 users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If after the changes the curtain stopped responding to swipes, check:

• 🔧 Are there any signs in the settings (Settings) → Display. → Gestures).
• 📱 Does the third-party launcher conflict with system settings (try to return the standard launcher).
• 🔄 Does the device need to be restarted (sometimes changes only apply after rebooting).

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If the curtain is slow to open after installing the themes, try turning off animations in the developer settings. To do this, set all three animation sliders (Window animation, transition animation, animation duration of animation) to turn off animation.

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