How to put the theme iPhone on Xiaomi: 5 working ways with step-by-step instructions

Are you a happy Xiaomi smartphone owner, but dreaming of a minimalist iPhone design? Or just want to diversify the look of your device? Installing an iOS theme on MIUI is real, and you can do it in several ways: from standard themes in MIUI Themes to a complete flashing of your smartphone. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, their pros and cons, and give tips on how to avoid mistakes.

It's important to understand that there's no full-fledged port of iOS to Android, because they're different operating systems with fundamentally different architectures, but with themes, launchers and modifications, you can achieve visual similarities of 80 to 90 percent. For example, the famous Lawnchair launcher or the themes from the MIUI Themes Store can simulate icons, animations, and even system sounds of the iPhone. But some features (like Face ID or iMessage) remain unavailable.

If you're willing to experiment, read on. We've compiled 5 proven ways, including free and paid options, with detailed screenshots and video instructions, and if you're afraid of breaking something, at the end of the article, there's an FAQ with answers to the most common questions.

1. Method: Install the iPhone theme through MIUI Themes (official method)

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use the MIUI Themes Store, which is available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones with MIUI 12-14 firmware.

• 🔹 Does not require root rights or unlock the bootloader.
• 🔹 Free (most of themed).
• 🔹 Quick installation (1-2 minutes).
• 🔹 It is easy to return the standard view in one click.

How to do this:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. In the search bar, type in iPhone, iOS or Apple.
3. Select your favorite theme (e.g., "iOS 17 Theme for MIUI" or "iPhone 15 Pro Theme").
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

Note that some themes may not be displayed correctly on older versions of MIUI (below 12.5), and some elements (such as Control Center) will remain Android-style, as their design is hard-wired into the system.

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Before you install the theme, back up your current settings in Settings → About Phone → Backup. This will help you quickly return to your previous look if you don’t like the new theme.

2. Method: Use of launchers for iOS (Lawnchair, iLauncher)

If you don't have enough built-in themes, you can install the launcher side, a program that completely changes the look of the home screen and the app menu.

• 📱 Lawnchair 2 – Supports iOS-style icons, gestures and responsive design.
• 📱 iLauncher - a specialized launcher under the iPhone with animations and sounds.
• 📱 Nova Launcher + Icon Pack Icon Pack iOS 17.

Instructions for installation of iLauncher:

1. Download iLauncher from Google Play.
2. Launch the application and allow access to Settings → Applications → By default → Launcher.
3. In the launcher settings, select the iOS 17 theme and apply it.
4. For complete similarity, install additional: 🔊 iPhone (iOS Sounds for Android app). 📱 Icon Pack iOS 17 Icon Pack. 🔄 Transition animations (Developer Options) → Window Animation Scale → 0.5x).

Cons of the launchers:

• ⚠️ Not all system menus will change (for example, Settings will remain in style). MIUI).
• ⚠️ Lags can occur on weak smartphones (Redmi). 9A, POCO M3).
• ⚠️ Advertising in free versions (e.g. iLauncher).

3. Method: Manual change of icons and wallpaper (without launchers)

If you don't want to install launchers, you can manually replace the icons and wallpaper with the style of the iPhone.

• 🖼️ Wallpaper in permission 1080×2400 (for Xiaomi with a cutout in the screen).
• 📱 Iconpack (for example, iOS 17 Icon Pack or Fluid Icons).
• 🔧 Icon Changer (Icon Changer or X Icon Changer).

Step-by-step:

1. Download wallpaper for iPhone from sites like WallpapersCraft.
2. Install wallpaper through Gallery → Install as wallpaper (select Main Screen + Lock Screen).
3. Download the icon pack from Google Play.
4. Open the Icon Changer, select the app and assign it a new icon from the pack.

For full effect, you can also:

• 🔊 Set notification sounds from iPhone (files.m4r download from Zedge).
• 📱 Set up gestures in Settings → System system → Gestures for iOS-style (for example, swipe up for the home).
• 🔋 Turn off the charging indicator in style MIUI (through settings → Battery → Style of indicator).

4. Method: Install custom firmware (for advanced users)

If you want the most similarity to iOS, including system menus and animations, you can install custom firmware in the style of the iPhone.

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware requires unlocking the bootloader and can lead to:

• 🔴 Loss of warranty.
• 🔴"Brick" (inoperability) of the device in case of error.
• 🔴 Problems with banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff).

If you do decide, follow the instructions:

Unlock the bootloader via [Mi Unlock](https://en.miui.com/unlock/)

Download firmware from [XDA Developers](https://forum.xda-developers.com/)

Install TWRP Recovery

Make a backup through TWRP

Switch firmware and GApps (if you need Google services)

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After installing the firmware, you may need:

• 🔧 Set up Magisk for banking applications.
• 🔄 Return standard Google services (if they are not available).
• 🔋 Calibrate the battery (first 2-3 charge cycles).

5. Method: Using iOS imitation apps (Control Center, Siri)

Even without changing the launcher or firmware, you can add individual elements of the iPhone to Xiaomi:

• 📱 Control Center iOS 17 – simulates the control panel of the iPhone.
• 🎤 Hey Siri for Android – Siri-style voice assistant.
• 🔔 iOS Notifications – Notifications like on iPhone.
• 📞 iPhone Dialer – a call in the style of iOS.

Example of Control Center iOS 17:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Start and grant permissions for window overlay.
3. Set up a gesture to call (for example, swipe from top to bottom from the right edge).
4. Add the necessary switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight).

Cons of this approach:

• ⚠️ Applications run on top of the system and may conflict with MIUI.
• ⚠️ Increased battery consumption (due to background activity).
• ⚠️ Not all functions work consistently (for example, voice assistant may not understand commands).

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The safest way is to use launcher + iconpack + wallpaper. Custom firmware gives the maximum similarity, but requires technical skills and is risky for beginners.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Selection recommendations:

• 🆕 For beginners: start with MIUI Themes or iLauncher launcher.
• 🎨 For perfectionists: Combine launcher + icon + wallpaper + sound.
• 🔧 For power users: Try custom firmware (but only on a backup device!).

FAQ: Frequent questions about installing iPhone themes on Xiaomi

If you have any questions or something went wrong, please write in the comments with the model of your Xiaomi and the version of MIUI.