Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners often face the need to personalize the interface to suit their habits. One of the most frequently modified elements is the “curtain” or control center that appears when swiping from top to bottom. The standard MIUI shell or the new HyperOS offer flexible customization options, allowing you to choose between the classic look and modern iOS format.
Changing the look of the Quick Action Panel is not just an aesthetic choice, it's also a matter of usability. Some users are used to separating notifications and switches, others prefer to see everything on one screen. In this article, we'll take a look at how to change the control center, what limitations are there, and how to fix possible display errors.
Differences between Old and New Curtain Style
Xiaomi’s Android mobile operating system has undergone significant changes in recent versions, with the main difference being the logic of separating controls. In the “old” style, everything from the brightness slider to the Wi-Fi switch is in a single list that opens with a single swipe.
The new style, introduced in the latest versions of MIUI, divides the screen space into two functional zones: a swipe from right down opens the control center with sliders and buttons, and a swipe from left down shows only a list of notifications. The separation of swipe zones (left/sprava) is a key feature of the new style, not available in the classic mode.
The choice of the right option depends on the diagonal of the screen and personal preferences of the user. On large displays, separate control can be more convenient, as it reduces the risk of accidentally closing notifications when trying to turn on the flashlight.
Instructions: How to switch the style of the control center
The process of changing the appearance of the curtain takes literally a few seconds and does not require obtaining superuser rights or installing third-party software. All the necessary settings are built deep into the system menu, but are available through search. To start, you will need to unlock the smartphone screen.
Go to the main menu of device settings. At the top of the screen, find the search bar and type in the "Control Center" or "Style" request. The system automatically prompts you to go to the corresponding menu section. If the search does not work, you can use manual navigation by pointing.
☑️ Algorithm of action
After switching to the Settings menu → Notifications and status line → You'll see the control center switch, and if you activate it, you'll turn on the new style, and if you turn off it, you'll return the classic look.
Set up through the section "Notifications and status bar"
Let's take a closer look at the way to setup, because the names of the items may vary slightly from one firmware to another. In current HyperOS builds, the logic has remained the same, but the visual design of the menu has become more concise. It's important not to confuse the curtain settings with the lock screen settings.
Inside the settings section, you can find additional settings, such as the display of app icons or the style of volume sliders, which are often side by side with the Control Center style switch, and it is recommended to explore the adjacent points for maximum customization of the interface.
Hidden curtain settings
It’s worth noting that on some global firmware versions, the path may look like Settings → Additional Settings → Full-screen mode, where associated options also occur. However, the main switch is always in the notification block.
Comparative table of interface functions
To make a final decision on the style, it is useful to compare the functionality of both options, and here is a table showing the key differences in the organization of space and the actions available.
| Parameter | Classical style | New Style (iOS) |
|---|---|---|
| Location. | Single list | Separate zones |
| Access to brightness | Swipe down anywhere. | Swipe from right down. |
| Viewing notifications | In the general list | Swipe from left down. |
| Managing music | Top of the list | Separate widget |
As you can see from the table, the new style offers a more structured approach, highlighting multimedia and system toggles in a separate area, especially for users with large smartphones, where reaching the top corner with one finger can be difficult.
Solving problems with displaying elements
Sometimes, after updating the system or installing a third-party theme, the control center may not work properly, for example, buttons may become transparent, sliders disappear, or stop responding to touch, in such cases, you should not panic, most often the problem is solved by software methods.
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If the buttons are missing after changing the theme, try simply switching the control center style back and forth – this often reboots the graphical interface without losing data.
The first step should always be to check the theme. Third-party themes from GetThemes may conflict with system elements. Go back to the standard theme "Classic" or "Default" in the Themes app to rule this out.
⚠️ Warning: Installing themes from unknown authors can cause system fonts to stop reading in the notification curtain, making the interface useless.
If changing the theme didn’t help, try clearing the system’s Security or Settings cache, and resetting the interface settings is also an effective method, which can be done via the recovery menu or special codes in the call if supported by your model.
The impact of MIUI and HyperOS versions on functionality
The availability of certain control center functions depends on the version of the operating system installed. On older devices that have not received an upgrade to MIUI 12 and above, the new style of control center may not be available initially, in which cases users often resort to installing third-party launchers.
However, installing third-party launchers on Xiaomi has its own peculiarities due to aggressive battery optimization: the system can unload the launcher process from memory, returning the standard curtain. To avoid this, you need to fix the application in memory and remove the restrictions of background activity.
Owners of HyperOS devices get improved animations to open the curtain and smoother interaction with widgets, and upgrading to the latest available version of the software is the best way to access current management features.
Additional Customization Opportunities
In addition to style selection, the system allows you to customize the behavior of individual elements. You can change the order of the quick access buttons by adding frequently used functions such as screenshot, screen recording or Do Not Disturb mode.
Background transparency is also available, and some themes and OS versions can adjust the degree of background blur (blur effect) under the curtain, which affects text readability and overall visual style, which is especially important for users using bright and colorful wallpaper.
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The order of the buttons in the control center can be changed only in the editing mode, which is called by a long press or through the "Change" button in the corner of the curtain.
Experimenting with settings, you can create a unique configuration that will be most convenient for your smartphone use scenario, whether it is games, working with documents or multimedia.