How to make a notification curtain on Xiaomi as on iPhone: 5 working ways

Why the curtain on Xiaomi is different from the iPhone and can it be changed?

Xiaomi users who have switched from iPhones often face the inconvenience of standard notification curtain in MIUI. On the iPhone, the swipe on top opens a compact notification center with quick switches, and on Android, a split panel: on the left of the notification, on the right of the quick settings tile. This difference is not just aesthetic: it affects the speed of access to key functions.

Fortunately, you can change the behavior of the curtain on Xiaomi in several ways – from built-in settings. MIUI 14/15 before using third-party launchers and even ADB-It's important to understand that a full copy of the iOS curtain is impossible to achieve (due to the architectural differences of Android), but it's real to get close to its functionality. Next, we will analyze all the current methods, including hidden firmware chips and bypassing the manufacturer's restrictions.

Before you start, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone. Some methods only work on the Redmi Note 12, POCO F5 and other models with MIUI 14+, and older devices (such as the Redmi 9A) will require workarounds.

Method 1: Configure the curtain through standard MIUI parameters

The safest way is to use the built-in options, and the latest versions of MIUI have the ability to customize the notification panel, although there's no complete freedom, like on the iPhone, here's what you can do:

• 🔧 Combine notifications and tiles: go to Settings → Notifications and controls, and activate the "Joint Bar" option, which will make the swipe on top look more like iOS, but the quick settings will remain at the bottom.
• 📱 Change the order of the tiles: in the same menu, click "Edit" and drag frequently used switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight) to the top of the list.
• 🔕 Disable unnecessary notifications: C Settings → Annexes → Disable spam from system applications (such as Mi Video or Themes).

Limitation of method: Even after combining the panels, swipe down will open notifications, rather than quick settings (like on the iPhone).

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If the curtain starts to lag after the panels are combined, restart the phone. In MIUI 15, this problem is fixed, but on MIUI 13, you may need to clean the cache of the System UI system application through Settings → Apps → Show All → Three Dots → Show System.

Method 2: Use of launchers with support for iOS curtains

The side launchers allow you to emulate not only the appearance of iOS, but also some controls.

The closest result to the iPhone is the iOS Launcher.

1. Open the launcher settings.
2. Select "Control Center Style» → «iOS 16».
3. Activate the option “Swipe Down for Notifications” (swipe down for notifications).
4. Reboot the phone.

The disadvantage of the method: launchers consume additional RAM (about 150-300 MB) and can conflict with MIUI gestures. For example, on the POCO X5 Pro, after installing Nova Launcher, the swipe to return is sometimes lost.

Method 3: ADB-commands to change the behavior of curtains

For advanced users, there's a way to change the logic of the curtain through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which doesn't require root rights, but you'll need a computer and USB debugging enabled.

Step-by-step:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global settings_global_actions_panel_enabled 1


adb shell settings put secure sysui_qs_tiles "$(settings get secure sysui_qs_tiles),user"

These teams:

• 🔄 Combine the notification panel and quick settings into one.
• 📲 Add a user button to the curtain (similar to an iOS profile).

USB debugging enabled

Installed drivers Xiaomi on PC

ADB added to environment variables

The phone is connected via the original cable

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 10C, POCO M4 Pro) after completing the commands, the swipe to call Google Assistant may disappear. To return it, perform:adb shell settings put secure assistant null

Method 4: Magisk modules for full customization

If your Xiaomi has Magisk installed (requires an unlocked bootloader), you can use modules to deep-tube the interface.

• 🛠️ iOSify – Adds an iOS-style control center, including swipe curtain and animation.
• 🎨 QuickSwitch – allows you to change the order of the elements in the curtain and add custom tiles.
• 🔄 MIUI Blur – blurs the background curtains (like on iPhone with iOS 16)+).

Installation:

1. Download a module (such as iOSify) from the XDA Developers forum.
2. Open Magisk Manager → Modules → Install from Storage
3. Select the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
4. Reboot the phone.

Important: Modules for Magisk may conflict with MIUI updates. After the firmware update, they will have to be reinstalled.

Method 5: Alternative firmware (Custom ROM)

If you don't like half-measures, you can install custom firmware with full support for iOS-like interface.

• 🍎 iOS ROM For Xiaomi - firmware on the base AOSP with iOS 16 emulation (including curtain, animations and icons).
• 🤖 Havoc OS — custom firmware with flexible notification panel settings.
• 🔧 Pixel Experience – pure Android with Pixel elements, where the curtain works like on the iPhone (swipe down on the right – notifications, left – tiles).

Installation process:

1. Unlock the bootloader (see spoiler above).
2. Install TWRP Recovery via fastboot flash recovery twrp.img.
3. Make a backup of the current firmware in TWRP.
4. Sweep through custom firmware and GApps (if you need Google services).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10C, POCO M5s) Installation of custom firmware is fraught with "brick" (complete failure of the device). Before firmware check the compatibility of the model in the forum 4PDA.

Comparison of methods: what to choose

Each method has pros and cons. Below the table will help you determine the choice:

For most users, the best solution is a combination of standard MIUI + launcher settings (for example, iOS Launcher). If you want maximum customization and you are willing to take a risk, try Magisk or custom firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions