How to make a monobrow on Xiaomi: all ways + hidden settings MIUI

The monobrow on Xiaomi smartphones is not only a fashion trend, but also a way to make the most of the screen space. Unlike the classic cutout-"drops" or ears, the monobrow (aka "hole" in the screen) allows you to hide the front camera under a layer of pixels, making the interface more uniform. However, not all users know that this element can not only be turned on, but also customized for yourself - or even removed if it interferes.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to activate monobrows on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO (including models with AMOLED-screens LCD-We'll also tell you how to get back to the classic status bar if you don't like the monobrow. MIUI 14/15, They're all root-righted, they're all firmware-tested. MIUI Global, MIUI China and HyperOS (for new models) 2026 year-end).

What is a monobrow on Xiaomi and why you need it

A punch-hole or dot notch is a design solution that places the front camera in a small round or oval notch at the top of the screen. Unlike the classic notebook, the monobrow takes up less space and visually merges with the interface. On Xiaomi smartphones, this feature has appeared since the Mi 9 (2019) and is actively used in the Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO F3/F4/F5 and Xiaomi flagships 13/14.

The main advantages of monobrows:

• 📱 More screen space – status bar doesn’t eat up icon space.
• 🎨 Modern look - monobrow looks neater than a classic laptop.
• 🔄 Flexible settings - in MIUI You can hide the cut or change its shape.
• 🎮 Comfort in games - the cut does not interfere with the passage (unlike the wide "ears»).

But the monobrows have disadvantages. LCD-screens (like Redmis) 9A or POCO M3) The cutout can be highlighted when you view dark content, and on some models (Xiaomi 12 Lite), the camera is physically shifted to the left, which spoils the symmetry. Fortunately, all these nuances can be adjusted in the settings.

What Xiaomi models support monobrows

The monobrow feature is not available on all Xiaomi smartphones, and it depends on two factors: hardware support (the presence of a cutout for the camera of the appropriate shape) and firmware version (MIUI 12 and later).

If your model is not in the table, check the cutout type visually: the monobrow looks like a small circle at the top of the screen (usually in the center or left). On models with a subscreen camera (for example, the Xiaomi Mix 4), the monobrow is disabled by default, since the camera is hidden under the matrix.

⚠️ Note: On devices with MediaTek Helio G-processors (e.g. Redmi) 9/9A/9C) The monobrow can be unstable due to driver limitations, in which case, after activation, artifacts may occur when scrolling the screen.

Method 1: Enabling monobrows through standard MIUI settings

The easiest way to activate a monobrow is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which works on most models with MIUI 12 and later, including HyperOS.

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select the notch display style (on some firmware - Full Screen Display).
3. In the list of options, choose Hide Notch or Punch-hole style.
4. Confirm the changes and restart the device (if required).

New firmware (MIUI 14/15) may also include an additional Dynamic Notches option, which automatically hides the monobrow in some applications (e.g., games or video players) to enable it:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Additional.
2. Activate the Dynamic Notches switch.
3. In the exclusion list, add apps where the cutout must remain visible (e.g. Camera or Gallery).

If your settings do not include the notch display style, it means:

• 📵 Your model does not support monobrow hardware.
• 🔧 You need to enable the developer mode (see Method 2).
• 🔄 Your firmware is outdated - update MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Method 2: Activate through Developer Mode (for hidden options)

On some models (such as the POCO F3 or Redmi K40), the monobrow option is hidden in the developer's settings to find it:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").

Additional settings → Developer parameters

Full screen display

Force full screen

Punch-hole

Hide camera cutout

On HyperOS firmware (for Xiaomi 14 and later), the path may be different:

Settings → Display → Advanced settings → Full-screen mode → Camera display style

⚠️ Note: On some devices with MIUI China (Chinese firmware) monobrow option can be blocked, in which case only the flashing on Global or EEA version.

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If after activating monobrows in games appeared black stripes on the sides, add the game to the exception list in the settings of Full Screen Display.

Method 3: Use ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can turn on your monobrow through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but it also works on some stock firmware. Importantly, wrong commands can cause interface failures!

Instructions:

1. Install. ADB-PC drivers.
2. Connect your smartphone to your computer and allow debugging over USB (Settings → Additional → Developer Settings → USB debugging).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 1
4. To apply the changes, reboot: adb reboot

If the monobrow does not appear, try alternative commands:

adb shell settings put global force_notch_rendering 0

or

adb shell settings put global force_punch_hole 1

To return a standard cutout, use:

adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 0

How to Remove a Monobrow and Return a Classic Status Bar

If you don't like or bother with your monobrow, you can turn it off in a number of ways, and the easiest way is to return the standard cutout through the settings:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Display Style of display of the cutout.
2. Choose Default Notch or Show Notch.
3. Confirm the changes and wait for application (reboot may be required).

On devices with MIUI 13/14, there is a Hide camera cutout option, which does not remove the monobrow completely, but masks it with a black stripe (as on an iPhone with a bang).

Settings → Display → Full-screen mode → Disable “Hide the camera cutout”

If the settings do not have the right item, try:

• 🔧 Reset the display settings (Settings) → Display. → Reset).
• 📱 Update the firmware - in new versions MIUI Options may appear.
• 🖥️ Use it. ADB (see method 3, but force_fullscreen 0).

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On some models (such as the Xiaomi 12 Pro), the monobrow cannot be removed completely, only replaced with a black stripe.

The problems with monobrows on Xiaomi and their solutions

Even after successful monobrow activation, users are plagued with bugs, and here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:

If the monobrow is completely gone after the MIUI update, try:

1. Clear the system cache (Settings → Storage → Clear the cache).
2. Reset MIUI settings to factory settings (without deleting data).
3. Install a patch through Xiaomi Community (you need a Mi Account).

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), some monobrow settings may be blocked until the stable firmware version is released. ADB.

FAQ: Frequent questions about monobrows on Xiaomi