How to set up a curtain on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: a full guide to customization

The notification curtain on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is not just a quick access panel, but a powerful smartphone management tool. Many users limit themselves to basic features, unaware that under the hood of MIUI hidden dozens of customization settings. From changing the order of icons to adding hidden switches, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

In this article, we'll break down not only the standard curtain settings, but also the little-known tricks, learn how to add missing switches, change the look of the panel, eliminate lags when you open, and even return the classic look of MIUI 10 if you don't like the new design. All the instructions are tested on the Redmi Note 8 with the latest versions of MIUI 12-14 and adapted to the features of this model.

We will pay special attention to the typical problems: why the curtain brakes, how to return the missing switches after the update, and what to do if the notification panel stopped responding to swipes. ADB-deep-tuning commands.

Basic Curtain Settings: What Can Be Changed Without Root

Even without superuser rights, MIUI has a lot of options for customizing the notification bar, and to start with the obvious, changing the order of the quick customization icons.

1. Spread the curtain completely with two fingers or swipe down from the upper right corner
2. Click on the Edit icon (pencil in the lower right corner)
3. Drag the desired switches to the active area (top of the screen)

In this menu you can also:

• 🔄 Add hidden switches (such as Read Mode or No Sound»)
• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary (for example, «NFC», if you don't use it)
• 🔒 Frequently used at the top of the list

Note the Show App Shortcuts switch, which will make room for additional Quick Settings icons to be turned off, which is useful if you rarely use shortcuts for apps in the curtain.

Another useful option is to split the curtain in two, so in MIUI you can make it so that when you swipe down from the left edge, only notifications are shown, and on the right side, quick settings are shown, activated in Settings → Notification Panel → Swipe down for notifications.

Hidden Curtain Features: What 90% of Users Miss

MIUI is famous for its Easter eggs and hidden possibilities, and here are a few of the things that few people know about:

1. Double-click on the battery icon – shows detailed consumption statistics over the past 24 hours
2. Holding the Wi-Fi/mobile data icon – fast switching between networks without going into settings
3. Swipe left/right brightness - smooth adjustment without step change

Especially useful is the function “One-hand mode”, which can be added to the curtain:

1. Unwrapped the curtain → Edit

2. Find the icon "One Hand Mode" in the inactive

3. Drag her to the active area.

4. Save the changes-->

For owners of Redmi Note 8, the unique Double Curtain feature is available – when the first swipe shows only notifications, and the second one shows a full panel with quick settings. This saves space on the screen and reduces random clicks. Activates in Settings → Notification Panel → Style of the notification panel.

Curtain problems and their solutions

Even on a reliable device like the Redmi Note 8, there are sometimes problems with the notification panel, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If the curtain has started to turn around or jump on its own, it is likely the fault of the app using the special features service. Check the list in Settings → Special features → Special features Services and disable suspicious applications.

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If the MIUI update only opens to the middle of the screen, try resetting the screen: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three Dots → Reset the application settings. This will return the standard settings without losing data.

⚠️ Note: If notifications from banking applications have stopped working after curtain manipulation, check autorun settings and permissions for these applications. MIUI aggressively optimizing background work, which can block important notifications.

Deep Customization through ADB (for Advanced)

For those who aren’t afraid of the command line, MIUI provides advanced customization options through ADB. Here are some useful commands for the Redmi Note 8:

Change the number of columns in the curtain (default 5):

adb shell settings put global qs_columns 4

Where 4 is the desired number of columns (you can specify from 3 to 6).

2. disable the transparency of the curtain (makes it completely opaque):

adb shell settings put global qs_panel_alpha 1

3. Show seconds in the status bar:

adb shell settings put global status_bar_clock 2

4. Change the color of the curtain icons (requires rebooting):

adb shell settings put global qs_tile_color_custom true


adb shell settings put global qs_tile_color "#FF5722"

Where #FF5722 is the hex code of the desired color.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-commands can cause interface failures. Before experimenting, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset. Be especially careful about changing system settings associated with status_bar and navigation_bar.

For the application of changes after ADB-commands usually require a device restart or at least a restart of the interface:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS


adb shell pkill -f com.android.systemui

Optimizing the curtain to save battery

What many people don't know is that the notification panel can have a big impact on battery consumption, and here's how to optimize battery life:

• 🔋 Turn off unnecessary switches – every active widget in the curtain consumes resources
• 🌓 Use a dark theme — AMOLED-Redmi Note 8 screen consumes less energy on a black background
• ⏱️ Limit background activity for apps that frequently update notifications
• 🔄 Turn off animations - smoothly deploying the curtain is beautiful but voracious

On the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 13+ There's a hidden function called "Energy Saving Curtain Mode," which turns off the widget update in the background. USSD-code ##4636## → "Battery information" → "Optimization of the interface".

Another effective way to save power is to turn off vibration when you deploy the curtain. This is the default feature, but few people use it. Find it in Settings → Sounds and Vibration → System Vibration → Vibration when you deploy the notification panel.

Redmi Note 8 curtain comparison with other Xiaomi models

The MIUI interface is unified for all Xiaomi devices, but there are nuances specific to the Redmi Note 8:

The Redmi Note 8’s main advantage over new models is the stability of the curtain. On more recent devices with MIUI 14, users often complain about lags when deploying the panel, whereas on the Note 8 this feature works without any complaints even after several years of use.

However, there are drawbacks: for example, there is no support for dynamic icons in the curtain (which change color depending on the wallpaper), available on flagship models. ADB-The Redmi Note 11 does this through standard settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the curtain Redmi Note 8