Xiaomi owners often face a dilemma: on the one hand, they want to keep their flexibility. MIUI It's a lot more pleasing, and it's a lot more functional, and on the other hand, the aesthetic of the iPhone with its minimalist notification curtain is a lot more pleasing, and it's especially annoying with the chaotic pile of alerts, the lack of clear grouping, and the extra elements like ads or unnecessary widgets. But what if we said we could approximate the look and logic of the curtain on Redmi, POCO Xiaomi 13/14 iPhone-style 80-90%? No root rights, no complex manipulations – only through hidden settings and third-party tools.
In this article you will find 4 working method of transformation of the notification curtain - from basic tweaks in the settings MIUI 14/15 We tested each method on Xiaomi before installing custom launchers and Magisk modules. 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5, So we guarantee that the instructions are relevant for most of the brand's modern devices, and you'll also learn which iOS features are impossible to replicate on Android fundamentally (and why it's not always a bad thing).
Why the curtain on Xiaomi is not like the iPhone: key differences
Before you start setting up, it’s important to understand exactly what the differences between Apple and Xiaomi’s notification approaches are, which will help you choose the best way to transform.
Grouping of notifications
On the iPhone, all alerts from one app are automatically collected into a stack that can be swiped down. MIUI By default, notifications are displayed separately, and grouping only works for some system applications (such as Messages or Weather), and even grouped notifications often “fall apart” after a reboot.
2. Visual style
- 🎨 Transparency and blur: on iOS, the curtain is translucent with the blur effect, whereas in the MIUI Use a solid color (usually white or dark depending on the topic).
- 📱 No extras: There are no weather widgets, quick settings shortcuts or ads in the iPhone curtain (yes, in the iPhone) MIUI Global sometimes sees ads in notifications).
- 🔄 Animation: on the iPhone notifications appear smoothly from below, and in MIUI They pop up from above with sharper animations.
3. The logic of interaction
On the iPhone, a swipe to the left on the notification opens the action menu (delete / manage), and a swipe to the right clears it. MIUI Any way swipe deletes the notification by default, which often leads to accidental cleanups. In addition, iOS has a Smart Grouping feature that automatically sorts notifications by priority (for example, messages from people are higher than system alerts).
Method 1: Basic settings MIUI toolless
If you don't want to install additional apps or get root access, start by optimizing your standard settings. MIUI 12/13/14/15 It does not require special skills.
Step 1: Enable the notification grouping
- Open the Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Grouping of notifications.
- Select the option Automatically (for maximum similarity to iOS).
- Activate the option to Show the number of notifications in the group – this will add a digital badge, like on the iPhone.
Step 2: Remove unnecessary elements from the curtain
- 🚫 Turn off weather widgets: Settings → Lock screen → Widgets → Weather (set the switch to off position.).
- 📵 Hide Quick Settings Shortcuts: In the Notification Curtain, swipe right, press ⚙️ Edit and remove unnecessary switches (e.g. Game Mode or Second Space).
- 🛑 Turn off the adverts: Settings → Memory. → Cleanup → Settings → Advertising (disable Recommendations) MIUI).
Step 3: Customize the look
To approximate the visual style:
- Set a dark theme (Settings) → Screen. → Dark theme: on iPhone, the curtain is always dark regardless of the system theme.
- Choose minimalist wallpaper: Avoid bright pictures, as they will shine through a translucent curtain (if you can make one).
- Reduce font size: Settings → Screen. → Text size (set on the 2-3 Dividing to the left of the middle for similarity to iOS).
☑️ Preparing the curtain for transformation
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for Redmi Note 11) notification grouping option may not be available, in which case move to Method 2 using third-party apps.
Method 2: Apps for curtain customization (without root)
If the standard settings MIUI We tested 5 popular apps and selected the two most effective ones.
1. Noto - Minimalistic curtain with iOS effect
Noto (formerly Nougat) allows you to completely redo the notification curtain by adding:
- 📱 Semi-transparent background with blur (blur effect).
- 📊 Grouping notifications into stacks (like on iPhone).
- 🔄 Smooth animation of notifications from below.
- 🎨 Ability to hide shortcuts of quick settings.
How to determine:
- Download Noto from Google Play.
- Grant permission to Overlay over other applications (Settings) → Annexes → Noto → Permits).
- Enable Special Opportunities Service for Noto in your Android settings.
- In Noto settings, select iOS style and activate Blur background and Stack notifications.
2.Shade Launcher - alternative curtain with gesture support
Shade Launcher goes further and replaces not only the notification curtain, but also the Quick Settings panel.
- 🔧 Complete replacement of the standard curtain MIUI.
- 🖼️ Support for custom wallpaper for curtain background.
- 👆 Gestures for quick access (for example, swipe down the left edge for notifications, on the right for quick settings).
Limitation: Required for work ADB-command (one-time setting):
adb shell pm grant com.steeleshade.shade android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGSHow to execute ADB-Team for Shade Launcher
| Annex | Transparency/Blur | Grouping of notifications | Replacement of quick settings | ADB is required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noto | ✅ (customizable) | ✅ (stacks like iOS) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Shade Launcher | ✅ (wallpapered) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (once-only) |
| Nice Lock | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
⚠️ Note: Apps like Noto or Shade Launcher may conflict with some features MIUI, For example, with Second Space or Game Mode, if the curtain starts to brake after installing, try turning off these functions or add the app to exceptions.
Method 3: Magisk modules for deep customization (for advanced ones)
If you are ready to get root access (via Magisk), there will be opportunities for a complete curtain transformation. 12-14 loader-free.
Step 1 Install Magisk and get root
Instructions for Xiaomi:
- Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires an account binding Mi).
- Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
- Sweep Magisk through recovery (download on GitHub).
Step 2. Install the modules for the curtain
Recommended modules:
Step 3. Set up the modules.
After installing modules through Magisk:
- In Magisk, open the iOS 16 Notification Shade settings and select:
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If after installing the module curtain began to lay, try to disable animation in the developer settings (Settings) → Additionally. → For developers → The scale of window animation → Choose No Animation).
⚠️ Note: Installing Magisk and custom modules could lead to loss of warranty and Google issues Pay/Banking Apps. Before the firmware, make a backup through TWRP Mi Backup on some models (Xiaomi) 13 Ultra, Mix Fold 3) Unlocking the bootloader can block the wide-angle camera or other features.
Method 4: Launchers with iOS-style notifications
If you need to not only change the curtain, but also make the Xiaomi interface as similar as possible to the iPhone, use specialized launchers. They do not replace the curtain completely, but integrate with it, creating a single style.
1. Lawnchair 12 + Noto
The combination of these two apps gives a result close to iOS:
- 📱 Lawnchair 12 imitates the iPhone home screen (without applets and with rounded icons).
- 📲 Noto (from Method 2) is responsible for the notification curtain.
Setting:
- Install Lawnchair 12 from the official website.
- In the launcher settings, select the iOS theme and activate the Blur effect for the docking panel.
- Set up Noto and set it up as described above.
2.Snow Launcher - Full iOS Experiment
Snow Launcher goes further and mimics:
- 🔍 Spotlight Search Bar (swipe down on the home screen).
- 📂 Folders with iOS-style apps.
- 🔔 Notification curtain with grouping (through integration with Noto).
Limitation: The free version contains ads, and some features (e.g. background blur) are only available in the Pro version.
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Launchers do not replace the system curtain notifications, but only complement it. For full iOS effect, use them in pairs with Noto or Shade Launcher.
What you can’t do on Xiaomi (and why it’s not always a bad thing)
Despite all the tricks, some features of the iPhone curtain is fundamentally impossible to reproduce on Xiaomi due to the limitations of Android and other devices. MIUI. Here are the key differences:
| iOS feature | Why it is impossible to use Xiaomi | Alternative to the MIUI |
|---|---|---|
| Smart sorting of notifications by priority | Android doesn’t have a built-in mechanism to analyze the importance of notifications from different contacts. | Manually set priority for applications in Settings → Notifications → Priority of notifications. |
| Unified Notification and Quick Settings Center | In Android, the notification curtain and the quick settings panel are separated at the system level. | Use Shade Launcher to combine (see Method 2). |
| Full synchronization of notifications between devices (iPhone) → Mac) | MIUI There is no ecosystem similar to Apple Continuity. | Set up Mi Cloud for synchronization SMS Notes and notes, but notifications from third-party applications will not be transmitted. |
| Deep integration with Siri (e.g. reminders from notifications) | Google Assistant doesn’t have this level of integration with notifications. | Use Bixby (on some models) or set up Automation in Google Assistant. |
But MIUI There are also benefits that are not available on iOS:
- 🔧 Flexible configuration: You can disable notifications for any application separately (on iOS, many system notifications cannot be turned off).
- 📊 Widgets in the curtain: Despite the visual chaos, the ability to quickly turn on flashlight or mobile data without unlocking the screen is convenient.
- 🔄 Quick answers: in MIUI You can respond directly from the notification (on iOS, this only works for iMessage).
Frequent problems and their solutions
When you set up the curtains for iOS, you may encounter errors. Here's how to fix them:
1. Notifications shall not be grouped
Possible causes and solutions:
- 🔹 No option in MIUI: on certain firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 for Redmi 9) grouping disabled Solution: use Noto or update firmware.
- 🔹 Conflict with another application: disable Second Space or Game Mode in Settings.
- 🔹 Resetting settings: after updating MIUI Notification settings may reset. Check Settings → Notifications → Grouping.
2. The curtain started to brake.
If you have a Noto or Shade Launcher installed:
- 🔹 Turn off animation in the developer settings (Scope of window animation) = No animation).
- 🔹 Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Noto → Memory. → Clear the cache).
- 🔹 Reduce transparency in Noto settings (e.g., from 80% to 50%).
3. background blur (blur effect) does not work
The problem is typical for devices on Android 11 and below:
- 🔹 Install the module. MIUI Blur via Magisk (see Method 3).
- 🔹 Check if Hardware Acceleration is enabled in Noto settings.
- 🔹 In some models (POCO X3, Redmi Note 10 blur may not work due to processor limitations.
⚠️ Note: If banking applications (e.g. SberBank or Tinkoff) have stopped working after installing Magisk modules, use the MagiskHide Props Config module to mask root: XDA Developers.