The interface of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS from Xiaomi provides users with a wide range of personalization options. One of the most noticeable elements that the smartphone owner interacts with daily is the notification curtain and the quick access panel, many users are eager to change its appearance to make the device more convenient to control or simply refresh the design of the gadget.
Changing the visual style of the curtain is not just aesthetics, it is also a matter of ergonomics. Standard settings allow you to change the location of the switches, the level of transparency of the background and even completely copy the design from iPhone devices. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods of customization, from built-in functions to the use of third-party themes.
Consider that the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the Android operating system and the specific model of your smartphone. However, the basic principles of navigation and settings remain the same throughout the brand ecosystem.
Built-in control panel settings
The first and safest way to change the look of the curtain is to use standard system settings. In recent firmware versions, Xiaomi engineers have added the choice between classic Android style and iOS-style design, which allows you to instantly transform the look of the top panel without installing additional software.
To access these settings, you need to go to the device settings menu, and here is the notification and status bar section, and this is where the key switches that affect the display of icons, times and notifications themselves hide.
- 📱 Open the Settings app on the main screen.
- 🔔 Go to Notifications and Status Bar (the path may vary depending on the version) MIUI).
- ⚙️ Find the item Notification Format or Curtain Style.
- ✅ Choose your preferred option: Android or iOS.
⚠️ Note: Some global firmware versions may have the "iOS" style change point hidden or missing, in which case the system is forced to use Google's standard design.
Once you select a new style, the changes are instantaneous, and you'll notice that the brightness and volume sliders can change the location, and the app icons will become more rounded or square depending on the theme you choose, which is a basic level of customization that everyone can use.
Using the Themes app to change design
If you don't have enough built-in settings, the official Themes app comes to your rescue, a powerful tool that allows you to change not only wallpaper and icons, but also system elements, including the control panel. The catalogue has thousands of designs created by both the company and independent designers.
To find the right design, you don't have to download the whole theme. Many modern themes allow you to use separate components. You can upload the theme you like with a screenshot of the curtain and apply only that element, leaving the rest of the system unchanged.
- 🎨 Launch the Themes app from the Tools folder or from the desktop.
- 🔍 Search for “Control Center” or “IOS curtain".
- 👁️ View the preview and select a theme with the right design.
- ⬇️ Click Download button and then Apply.
It is important to understand that using a third-party theme can affect other interface elements, such as the settings menu or lock screen. However, in the editing menu of the theme (pencil button or “Set theme”), you can deselect from unnecessary components, leaving only the Control Panel and the Lock screen.
What to do if the topic is dropped?
Customize transparency and blur effects
The visual component of the HyperOS interface and the latest MIUI versions places a great emphasis on depth and transparency. Users often want to adjust the level of background blur under the curtain to make the text read better or, conversely, to make the desktop wallpaper visible. These options are often hidden in additional menus.
Transparency management sometimes requires activating advanced features, in some cases through a developer menu, but most often it is enough to go to the settings of a particular topic. If you use a standard theme, the blur level can be adjusted automatically depending on the color range of the wallpaper.
But there are modifier themes that add transparency creeps, and if you set up that theme, you can get a fine tweak of the alpha channel of the curtain background, and you can get the matte glass effect that you see in desktop operating systems.
- 🌫️ Go to Settings. → Wallpaper and personalization.
- 🖌️ Select the Color section of the system or the active theme settings.
- 🔽 Look for the Transparency Slider or the Blurring Effect.
- 💾 Save the changes to see the result.
⚠️ Attention: Excessive transparency can make the text of notifications unreadable on colorful wallpaper.
The effects of animation also play a role in the perception of the curtain. The smoothness of opening and closing the panel depends on the animation settings in the system. If your smartphone is slow, reducing the number of transparency effects can slightly improve the performance of the interface.
Editing Quick Access Buttons
The functionality of the notification curtain depends on the set of quick access buttons. On Xiaomi, you can not only change their appearance, but also completely restructure the logical structure, you can remove unnecessary toggles and add new ones that are used more often.
To edit a set of buttons, you have to lower the curtain down to the end, opening the full list of switches. In the upper right or lower corner (depending on the version of MIUI) is an edit icon, usually looking like a pencil or three dots, clicking on it, you go into layout mode.
☑️ Checking the Quick Access settings
In editing mode, you'll see two zones: active buttons and accessible but hidden ones. Drag and drop elements with your finger, you form your own unique set, and you can resize some widgets, like volume sliders or brightness sliders, to make them larger for easy use with one hand.
It is worth noting that the set of available buttons depends on the hardware stuffing of the smartphone. For example, the IR port control buttons will not appear on models without an infrared emitter, and toggles to adjust the screen frequency will be available only on displays with high hertz.
Comparison of Curtain Styles in MIUI and HyperOS
With the release of the HyperOS operating system, the approach to the design of system elements has changed. The new shell offers a more unified and airy design compared to the dense structure of MIUI 14. Understanding the differences will help you choose which version of the software or style of design you prefer.
The table below shows a comparison of the key features of the control panel design in different versions of the shells, which will help you navigate if you are planning to upgrade or flash the device.
| Characteristics | MIUI 12-13 | MIUI 14 | HyperOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Button design | Square, flat. | Rounded, voluminous | Soaring islands |
| Transparency | Minimum | Medium | High (Dynamic Island) |
| Location of sliders | Separate | United | Modular units |
| Animation. | Standard. | Accelerated | Super-floating (120Hz) |
The transition to HyperOS brings not only a new visual language, but also improved widget logic. Smart home control units are now integrated directly into the curtain, making managing the Xiaomi Home ecosystem much faster, especially for users who have a lot of smart devices installed in their home.
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HyperOS offers the most modern and functional curtain design, combining notification management and smart home in a single space.
Advanced customization through ADB and third-party utilities
For advanced users who are not comfortable with standard features, there are methods of deep modification of the system. Using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to change hidden interface parameters that are not available through the usual menu.
With ADB commands, you can force hidden interface flags to be turned on, change the pixel density (DPI) to change the size of the curtain elements, or activate experimental functions.
adb shell wm density 400This command, for example, will change the density of the interface, which will visually reduce or increase all elements, including icons in the curtain. But beware: setting an incorrect DPI value can make the interface unreadable, and you will need to reset the settings through Recovery to return.
There are also specialized apps from the Google Play store, such as Control Center iOS 15 or analogues, that create a layer over the system curtain. They do not require root rights, but can consume additional battery power, since they are constantly hanging in RAM.
⚠️ Note: Using third-party apps to replace the system curtain may lead to conflicts with messenger notifications.Some apps may stop displaying content on a locked screen.