Customization of the curtain on Xiaomi Redmi: all the features of the notification panel in MIUI

The notification bar (or “curtain”) on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is not just a way to view alerts, but a powerful tool for quickly accessing settings, apps, and even hidden MIUI features. Many users limit themselves to basic actions: lower the curtain to check messages or turn on Wi-Fi, but in fact there are many more features hidden here. For example, you can add shortcuts for frequently used functions, change the order of quick settings, adjust gestures to open the panel with one hand, or even hide unnecessary notifications from intrusive applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to customize the curtain on Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and other models with the shell MIUI 14/15 (relevant to Android 13/14). You will learn how to change the appearance of the panel, add useful widgets, remove ads in notifications, and learn how to use the hidden mode “Separate curtain”, which allows you to see notifications and quick settings without unnecessary swipes. If you want to make work with a smartphone as convenient as possible, read on!

1. Basic Curtain Settings: What Can Be Changed Without Root Rights

Even without deep knowledge, MIUI allows you to flexibly configure the notification bar. Most of the options are hidden in the Settings menu → Notification panel and status bar. Here you can:

• 🔄 Change the order of quick settings – drag and drop icons (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight, etc.) in a convenient order for you.
• 📱 Configure notification display – enable or disable message previews on a locked screen.
• 🎨 Change the style of the curtain - in some versions MIUI Themes available (e.g., “Classic” or “Transparent»).
• 🔕 Hide unnecessary notifications – disable alerts from specific applications right out of the curtain (prolonged click on notification) → «Shut down»).

One of the most useful things is to show notification icons, and if you activate this option, the status bar (at the top of the screen) will show new message icons, even if the curtain is rolled up, which is convenient for those who don't want to keep the panel down to check the alerts.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A Redmi 8 may be missing due to hardware limitations or an outdated version MIUI. Before setting up, check the shell version in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

2. Quick settings: how to add or remove shortcuts

Quick settings (or “switches”) are icons at the top of the curtain that allow you to turn Wi-Fi, mobile data, flashlight and other features on/off with a single touch, and are limited by default, but you can expand it.

To change the composition of the quick settings:

1. Lower the curtain completely (swipe down twice or once with two fingers).
2. Click on the Edit icon (pencil in the lower right corner).
3. In the Add list, select the right shortcuts (e.g. Airplane Mode, Charge Saving, NFC).
4. Drag them to the active area (top of the screen).

Among the useful but often hidden labels:

• 🔦 Night mode – quick inclusion of dark theme.
• 📡 Access Point – distribution of the Internet without unnecessary transitions to settings.
• 🔒 Orientation locking – fixing the screen in portrait mode.
• 🎧 Sound effects – quick access to audio settings (e.g., to enable Dolby Atmos on supported models).

If a label is not on the list, it may mean that:

• The feature is not supported by your model (e.g. Wireless Charging on Redmi 10C).
• Requires an update to MIUI (check in Settings → System Update).
• The shortcut is hidden in Additional Settings (swipe left in the editing menu).

3.Gestural curtain: how to open the panel with one hand

On larger smartphones (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5), reaching the top edge of the screen with one hand can be difficult, and luckily, MIUI has several ways to make it easier to access the curtain:

Some models (like the Redmi K50) have a One-Hand mode that reduces the size of the interface. To activate it, swipe the Home button left or right, which will make the curtain open easier, but some elements can move off.

⚠️ Attention: The swipe gesture down the fingerprint sensor may conflict with other functions (e.g., calling the voice assistant).If the curtain opens accidentally, turn off this gesture or reconfigure it to Settings → Gestures.

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If you're Redmi with AMOLED-On the screen, turn on the Always on screen (Settings) function → Lock screen → You can see the time and notifications without unlocking, and the curtain can be opened directly from the locked screen.

4.Separate curtain: notifications and quick settings at the same time

One of the most convenient innovations in MIUI 12+ is the split curtain, which allows you to see notifications and quick settings on one screen without unnecessary swipes, and by default, this feature is disabled, but it is easy to activate:

1. Lower the curtain completely (two swipes down or one swipe with two fingers).
2. Touch the icons «⚙» (Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Turn on the switch Separate notification panel.

Now, when you open the curtain, you will see:

• 📱 Left-hand side - notifications from applications.
• ⚡ Right side – quick settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).

This is especially useful if you often switch between checking messages and turning on/off functions, for example, you can simultaneously see a new message on Telegram and turn on mobile data without closing the curtain.

5. Hidden Curtain Functions: What MIUI Can Do, But Doesn't Show

The MIUI notification panel hides some useful but little-known features, and here are the most interesting ones:

• 🔍 Notification search – if you lower the curtain and swipe left, you will see a search bar. You can search for notifications by keyword (not working on all models).
• 📎 Fixed notifications – long-term pressing of the notification → It'll stay in the curtain even if you clean the rest of the curtains.
• 🔄 Quick switch between SIM-cards if you have two SIM, In the curtain will be an icon for changing the active card for calls / Internet.
• 🎵 Playback control – when playing music or video in the curtain appears mini-player with pause and rewind buttons.

Another hidden feature is the Do Not Disturb mode right out of the curtain, and if you have this mode on, an icon will appear in the notification bar. 🔔 With a crossed-out bell, you can quickly turn off the mode or set exceptions (for example, allow calls from selected contacts).

In the models with IR-A remote control label may appear in the curtain (for example, Redmi Note 11) and if it is not installed, check if the Mi Remote application is installed.

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Affixed notifications are a great way to keep important information (such as confirmation or reminder codes) in check, even if you clear all other alerts.

6. How to Remove Advertising and Unnecessary Notifications

One of the most annoying things about MIUI is the notification ads, which can come in the form of banners from Mi Browser, Mi Video, or other Xiaomi services, and fortunately, you can turn it off:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Cleanup.
2. Click on the icon «⚙» (Settings) in the upper corner.
3. Turn off the option to show recommendations.
4. Return to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Advertising Notifications and turn off all switches.

If the ads continue to appear, check the settings of specific applications:

• 🌐 Mi Browser: Settings → Additionally. → Promotional notices → disconnect.
• 🎬 Mi Video: Settings → Notifications → switch off recommendations.
• 📦 GetApps (app store): Settings → Notifications → disable all options.

For full control of notifications, use the Do Not Disturb mode:

1. Open Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb.
2. Set up a schedule (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
3. In the Exclusions section, allow calls from selected contacts or alarm clocks.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially global ones) may return ads after updates. MIUI check the settings again.

7.Curtain problems and their solutions

Sometimes the notification bar on Xiaomi Redmi doesn’t work correctly: it doesn’t open, slows down, or shows a blank screen. Here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the curtains to the factory:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find SystemUI (can be called System Interface).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Reboot the phone.

After resetting, all the curtain settings (the order of shortcuts, fixed notifications) will return to the factory, they will have to be reconfigured, but the panel must work correctly.

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