How to turn off the curtain on Xiaomi: a complete guide for all versions of MIUI

Why Xiaomi’s notification curtain is hindering users

The notification curtain (or quick settings panel) on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is one of the most controversial elements of the MIUI interface. On the one hand, it provides quick access to key features: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screen brightness and Do Not Disturb mode. On the other, many users complain of its unpredictable behavior: spontaneous opening when swiping down, accidental tapping during games or watching videos, as well as visual congestion due to advertising in some regional firmware.

The problem is compounded by Xiaomi regularly changing the layout of settings in new MIUI versions (12, 13, 14 and HyperOS).What worked on the Redmi Note 10 may not work on the Xiaomi 13 Pro. In addition, the manufacturer deliberately limits customization options in standard settings, leaving some options available only through ADB or third-party utilities. In this article, we will break down all the current ways – from basic to advanced – so that you can completely turn off the curtain or at least minimize its impact on the user experience.

Before you get into the instructions, consider that some methods require unlocking the bootloader or the rights of the superuser (root), which can affect the warranty and security of the device. If you are not ready for such measures, focus on the first three methods - they work without deep interference with the system.

Method 1: Turn off gestures for curtains in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to turn the swipe down to call the curtain. This won't remove the panel completely, but it will prevent it from opening accidentally. MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS (at 2026).

Open Settings → Display → Full-screen display. Here you are interested in two parameters:

• 📱 Swipe down for the notification bar -- turn off this switch. Now the curtain won't open when you swipe from the top edge of the screen.
• 🔄 Swipe down for the control panel – similarly disable if you want to lock and the Quick Settings panel.

After that, the curtain can only be opened with a double tap on the top of the screen (if this function is enabled) or through the button in the status bar.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F4, Xiaomi 12T) If you turn off the swipes, you may stop making a gesture to call the search bar (swipe down the center of the screen), and you'll have to reset your gesture settings to the factory to return it.

Method 2: Hiding the curtain through the status bar settings

If you're not so much annoyed by the curtain falling out as by the visual design (like transparency or banner ads), you can try hiding its elements through the status bar menu, which doesn't remove the panel completely, but makes it less intrusive.

Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Status bar. The following options are available here:

• 🖼️ Hide notification icons – removes app icons from the top panel.
• 📊 Show battery percentage – turn off if you don’t want to see the numbers next to the battery icon.
• 🔍 Showing the search bar – removes the search field from the curtain (relevant to the search box) MIUI 13+).

You can use themes from the Mi Theme Store to make the curtain look more personalized, such as the "Pure Black" theme that removes the extra elements and makes the panel monochrome, and note that after changing the theme, some icons may not display correctly.

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If after updating MIUI the curtain began to open by itself, try resetting the gesture settings: Settings → Additional → Resetting the settings → Reset the gesture settings.

Method 3: Use the "No Notification Bar" mode (for MIUI 14 and HyperOS)

Starting with MIUI 14 and HyperOS, Xiaomi has added an experimental mode that completely hides the notification curtain on the home screen, a feature originally designed for in-store demos, but can be activated for personal use as well.

To activate the regime:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the line "Version" MIUI", activate the developer mode.
3. Return to the main settings menu and select Additional → For developers.
4. Find the option “No notification bar” (or “Demo Mode”) and turn it on.

Once activated, the curtain will stop opening on the home screen, but will remain available in apps.This method does not work on all models - on some devices (for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the option may be missing or reset after the restart.

Method 4: Disabling the curtain through ADB (for power users)

If standard methods didn’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a tool for debugging Android devices, which allows you to completely disable the drop-out of the curtain, but requires connecting your smartphone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

You'll need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Developer mode enabled and debugging by USB smartphone.
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type: Adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
3. Execute the command to turn off the curtain: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Once you reset the notification curtain, it will stop opening when you swipe it back, use the command:

adb shell settings put global policy_control null

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi firmware, this command can cause a loss of functionality of the Quick Settings Panel (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) Before executing, back up your data via Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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Method 5: Removing the curtain with root rights (advanced level)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, you can completely remove the system application responsible for the notification curtain, which requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights, and can also lead to unstable system operation, and we recommend it only to advanced users.

To remove the curtain:

1. Install a root-enabled file manager on your smartphone (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI/.
3. Find the SystemUI.apk file and rename it to SystemUI.bak (or delete it, but back it up).
4. Reset the device.

After that, the notification curtain will disappear, but with it may disappear:

• 📶 Network and battery indicators in the status bar.
• 🔊 Volume control.
• 🔄 Quick settings panel (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.).

To get it back, restore the original SystemUI.apk file and restart the smartphone. On some HyperOS firmware, this method can cause a bootloop. Be careful!

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after successfully shutting down the curtain, users experience side effects, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

1.The curtain itself opens during calls or in games

It's about a gesture conflict.

• 🎮 Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Special facilities → Touch and hold delay and increase delay to Long.
• 📞 For calls: Turn off the "Gestives during the call" option in Settings → Sound and vibration → During the call.

2.After the MIUI update, the curtain is back

Xiaomi often resets custom settings after updates.

• 🔄 Before updating, make a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 📥 If the curtain is back, repeat the shutdown through ADB developer mode.

3. Quick settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) do not work

This is a side effect of turning off the curtain via ADB or removing SystemUI.apk.

• 🔧 Use widgets on the main screen to control Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.
• 📱 Install a third-party app for quick settings, such as Power Shade or Quick Settings.

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If you are not sure about your actions, start with the safest methods (disable gestures → developer mode → ADB). Root and delete system files leave for emergency!

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