How to set up a full screen incoming call on Xiaomi: a complete guide with pictures and nuances

Are you missing important calls because the incoming call banner on Xiaomi is too small or merges with wallpaper?The problem is familiar to many smartphone owners of the brand - by default MIUI shows the call notification in a compact form, which is not always convenient. This is especially annoying in noisy places or when the phone is lying down screen: you can just not notice the flashing strip at the top of the display.

In this article, we’ll break down all the ways to make incoming full-screen calls on Xiaomi, Redmi and the like. POCO — standardized MIUI You'll learn why some models may not have the option, how to return it through the old versions of the firmware. ADB, And what if the full-screen mode is gone after the upgrade, and then there's a unique life hack for smartphone owners. AMOLED-screens that make the call notification even more visible.

Why are incoming calls not displayed on the full screen by default?

Xiaomi, in MIUI 12-15, has changed the logic of displaying call notifications to make them less intrusive.

• 📱 Optimize multitasking: A compact banner does not block other apps (e.g., you can continue playing or watching videos without interruption).
• 🔋 Battery savings: Full-screen notification consumes more power, especially on the back of the battery AMOLED-display.
• 🎨 Design trends: Minimalist interface is considered more modern (albeit less practical).
• 🛠️ Technical limitations: on some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) Full screen mode is turned off due to weak iron.

But for most users, convenience is more important than design, and fortunately, full-screen notifications can be returned -- and we'll show you how to do that across different versions of MIUI.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with version MIUI Below 12.5 (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) A2 or Redmi 6) a standard switch may not be in the settings. ADB or third-party applications – read about this in the section on alternative methods.

Method 1: Standard settings through the phone menu (MIUI 12.5–15)

This is the simplest method that works on most modern Xiaomi devices. Instructions are relevant for models Redmi Note 11/12/13, Xiaomi 12/13/14, POCO X5/F5 and others with fresh firmware.

Steps:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. In the search bar, enter the Phone and select the system application Phone (not to be confused with Contacts!).
4. Tap on Call Notifications (or Incoming Calls in some versions).
5. Activate the Full Screen Mode (or Full Screen Display) switch.
6. Optional: Turn on the option to flash the screen so that the call notification is accompanied by a flash of backlight (even working on the screen down).

If you have a MIUI 14+, the path may be slightly different.

Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Incoming calls → Full-screen mode

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After activating the full screen mode, a test call can be made through the command:

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⚠️ Note: Some firmware (e.g. global version for Xiaomi) 13T) This option may be called a Full-screen incoming call. If you don't find the switch, try changing the system language to English, which sometimes helps you to detect hidden settings.

Method 2: Configure with ADB (for advanced users)

If your version of MIUI does not have a standard switch (relevant to Redmi 9, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and other custom firmware devices), you can enable full-screen mode via ADB. This method requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (or use Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
2. On your phone, activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to the main settings menu and open Additional Settings → Developer Settings. Turn on USB Debugging.

File transfer

platform-tools

adb devices

The name of your device should appear.

adb shell settings put global incoming_call_notification_fullscreen 1

Reboot the phone.

To return compact mode, use the same command by replacing 1 by 0.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If neither the standard settings nor ADB helped, you can install a third-party call management app.

• 📞 Truecaller: in addition to the number detector, allows you to customize the appearance of incoming calls (including full-screen mode.
• 🔄 Call Screen Themes: a specialized application for customizing the call screen (works on the phone) MIUI 12+).
• 🎨 AcDisplay: Shows notifications (including calls) on a locked screen with the effect of "ambient display".
• 🛠️ Tasker: for advanced users – allows you to create your own call display scenarios.

Example of settings in Truecaller:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the Settings → Call screen.
3. Select Full Screen Mode.
4. Customize the color, font and animation to your liking.
5. Make Truecaller the default call app (Settings → Apps → Default).

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If after installing a third-party application, incoming calls are duplicated (a notification comes from both the system “Phone” and the new application), disable notifications in the standard application: Settings → Applications → Phone → Notifications → Disable.

The advantage of this method is flexibility: you can adjust not only the size of the notification, but also:

• 🎵 Individual Melodies for Different Contacts.
• 📸 Full-screen contact photo.
• 🔦 Screenlighting on a customized schedule.
• 🚫 Blacklist with automatic spam resetting.

Method 4: Configure through MIUI themes (hidden function)

Few people know, but Xiaomi has a hidden option to change the display of incoming calls through the theme editor, which works on MIUI 13-15 and does not require root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to My Profile (the person icon in the lower right corner).
3. Slip on the topic editor → Local → Create a new theme.
4. Select the Call Screen from the list of available items.
5. In the editor, find the Call Notification Style option and select Full-screen.
6. Save the topic and apply it.

This method is especially useful for owners of Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi K60, where standard settings can be limited due to the custom shell.

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Problem Solving: Why is Full Screen Not Working?

Sometimes even after you've set up the right call, the incoming call continues to be displayed in a compact form.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the settings of the Phone app:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Phone → Storage.
2. Tap to erase data and clear cache.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro with a MIUI 12.0.3) after resetting the settings of the "Phone" application, the call history may disappear. We recommend that you make a backup copy beforehand through the Settings → Google → Backup.

Additional life hacks for convenience

Full screen is only half the story, and here are some things that will make incoming calls even more convenient:

• 🔦 Camera blinking when calling: Enable in Settings → Special facilities → Blink the flash when notified, even if the phone is down.
• 🎶 Individual Melodies: Assign unique ringtones for important contacts in the Contacts app → Choose a contact → Default call melody.
• 📱 Answer/Deflection gestures: On some models (such as Xiaomi 13), you can answer a call by swiping your finger up the screen, or reject it by swiping down.
• 🔕 Quiet Mode with Vibration: In Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Set up a separate profile for calls (e.g. vibration) + flashing).
• 🔄 Automatic response: In the phone application → Settings → Quick answers can be created by creating templates. SMS forgotten calls.

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On devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi) K50) Turn on Always On Display for calls in the call settings, which will make the screen display the call information in a minimalist way even when it is off, saving battery life.

For owners of POCO F4 or Xiaomi 11T with support for Dolby Atmos, it will be useful to activate the sound amplification during the call:

Settings → Sounds and vibration → Sound quality → Speaking speaker amplifier

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up incoming calls