Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often face the desire to diversify the usual interface shell MIUI or HyperOS. One of the most popular areas of customization is the imitation of the iOS operating system from Apple. This desire is understandable, because the design of "Apple" gadgets is considered the reference, and the smoothness of animations is the envy of Android users.
Fortunately, the Themes store, built into the firmware, allows you to radically change the appearance of the device in just a few minutes. You do not need complex technical knowledge or obtaining superuser rights. You just need to choose the right graphics package and adjust several system parameters, so that your Xiaomi becomes almost indistinguishable from the iPhone visually.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the process of installing the theme, configuring controls and creating functional widgets, you will learn which interface elements should be changed first to achieve maximum similarity, and we will also touch on the topic of security for downloading third-party files.
⚠️ Warning: When downloading themes from third-party sources (not from the official Themes store), always check the files with antivirus.Some modified packages may contain malicious code that can steal your personal data.
Preparing a smartphone for the installation of a new theme
Before you start replacing the graphics shell directly, make sure your smartphone is ready for the changes. The basic version of MIUI or HyperOS already contains all the necessary deep customization tools. You don't need to install a launcher if you want to keep the system stable.
The first step is to clear the theme store cache, which will help you avoid version conflicts and errors when downloading heavy graphics packages, go to your phone's settings, find the Apps section and select Application Management. In the list, find the Themes app and clear the data.
It’s also worth checking for updates to the Themes app itself. Xiaomi developers regularly release patches that improve compatibility with newer versions of Android. If you have an older version of the store installed, the new theme may not display correctly or even install at all.
☑️ Preparation of the device
It's important to understand that a theme is not just a set of images, but a complex file that changes system icons, fonts and sounds. So, before you start manipulating, it's recommended to back up important data. Although the installation process is safe, unforeseen system failures can not be ruled out.
Search and install the iOS theme through the Topics app
The main source of safe and quality design is the built-in Theme app. In the store search box, you need to enter key queries such as "iOS 17", "iPhone 15 Pro" or "Cupertino". The system will offer dozens of options, from simple icon replacements to full copies of the interface.
When choosing a theme, pay attention to the rating and number of downloads. Popular themes are usually better optimized and contain fewer bugs. After choosing the right option, click the Download button and then Apply. The system will warn you that wallpaper, lock screen and style of the system will be changed.
| Title of the topic | File size | Compatibility | Ratings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| iOS 17 Complete | 120 MB | MIUI 12+ | 4.9 |
| iPhone Control | 85 MBB | HyperOS | 4.7 |
| Apple Style Icons | 40MB | All versions. | 4.5 |
| iLock Screen Pro | 60MB | MIUI 13+ | 4.8 |
After applying the theme, the screen of the smartphone may blink, and the interface will redraw. If the result is not satisfactory, do not worry. You can always go back to the standard design. To do this, go to the user profile in the "Themes" app, go to the "My themes" section and select the classic style of Default.
What to do if the topic is not applied?
Setting up the lock screen and control center
One of the most recognizable features of the iPhone is the lock screen, which has a very large clock and widgets. In MIUI 14 and HyperOS, the lock screen has been expanded to a great extent, so to achieve similarity, you need to not just put a theme, but also configure the widgets correctly.
Hold your finger on the blank space of the lock screen to enter editing mode. Here you can add weather, pedometer or calendar widgets, stylized as iOS widgets. It is important to choose the font that is as similar as possible to San Francisco, which is used in Apple products.
Control center (curtain) also requires attention. The standard Android way of separating notifications and switches is different from Apple's logic. Some themes automatically change the design of the curtain to make it more rounded and transparent. However, manually adjust it to fully immersive.
In the theme settings, you can often find the option "Control Center Style." Select the option that mimics iOS Control Center. This will allow you to control music and brightness just like on the iPhone. If this option is not in the theme, you can find it in the additional system settings in the "Notifications and Status Bar" section.
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For maximum similarity, set up live wallpaper with abstract gradients that change throughout the day, as the Dynamic Island feature does on new iPhones.
Customization of the desktop and dock bars
The desktop is where you spend the most time. To make Xiaomi look like an iPhone, you need to change the app grid. iOS uses a 4x5 or 4x6 grid, whereas Android by default can offer other options.
Go to the desktop settings (two fingers on the home screen) and select Grid. Set the 4x6 or 5x6 settings to make the icons bigger and smaller, like iOS. Then apply the icon pack from the downloaded theme, usually called "Icons" or "System Icons."
Special attention should be paid to the bottom dock bar. iPhone has rounded edges and a background blur effect. Many iOS themes for Xiaomi include a special widget-dock that replaces the standard bottom panel. Find it in widgets and add it to the main screen, stretching the entire width.
Don't forget to open the apps. In MIUI, the default animations are quick and sharp. To simulate Apple's smoothness, go to the advanced settings, look for the animations section, and select the style of "Smooth" or "iOS," which will make the transitions between windows softer.
Working with widgets and interactive elements
Widgets are the heart of personalization in modern operating systems. Xiaomi provides a powerful tool called Mi Widgets that allows you to create complex compositions. To create an iPhone atmosphere, you will need widgets with rounded corners and a semi-transparent background.
Create a group of widgets for common features: flashlight, calculator, voice recorder. Place them at the top of the screen, as is customary in iOS. Use large widgets to display appointment schedules or task lists.
If standard MIUI widgets aren’t enough, you can install a third-party widget launcher app, such as Widgetsmith (an analogue for Android). However, try not to overload the system, as this can affect battery autonomy.
Interactive elements like smart home or music management are also worth rethinking: Configure scripts to unlock the right music widget to create a sense of the ecosystem that Apple users are used to.
Frequent problems and ways to solve them
You may encounter a number of challenges when installing a theme, and the most common problem is when icons are reset after an app update, because the theme only replaces system icons, and new apps installed from the Play Market have their own icons.
To solve this problem, use the "Change icons" feature in the Themes app, where you can manually assign an icon from a theme to each new application. It will take time, but the result is worth it.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone starts to heat up or run out quickly after installing the theme, delete the theme immediately.Perhaps the file contains code errors or is incompatible with your version of the processor.
Another problem is that fonts are not displayed correctly in the settings menu, and some themes only change the desktop, leaving the system fonts as standard, so installing a separate font through the Wallpaper and Design menu -> Fonts will help. Look for fonts marked with "iOS" or "Apple".
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The most stable way to get an iOS interface is to use an official theme from a high-rated Xiaomi store, rather than downloading modified ones. APK-web-file.