How to make a control center like on iPhone on Xiaomi smartphones: 5 working ways

Xiaomi owners often envy iPhone users for their concise and functional control center (Control Center). Unlike the chaotic menu of quick settings in MIUI, the iOS interface offers a single panel with large switches, intuitive swipe and minimalist design. But what if we say that you can bring your Redmi, POCO or Mi closer to this ideal without root rights and complex manipulation?

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to transform Xiaomi’s standard notification center into an iPhone analogue – from simple themes and launchers to hidden MIUI features and third-party apps.

• 🎨 Apply theme with iOS design through the official Themes app
• ⚙️ Configure fast switches in Control Center style without root
• 📱 Use launchers with gesture support, like on iPhone X and newer
• 🔧 Implement hidden functions MIUI 14/15 customize
• ⚡ Install third-party utilities for a full imitation of the iOS interface

Importantly, not all methods are equally effective on different versions of MIUI. We tested solutions on Xiaomi 13 Pro (MIUI 15), Redmi Note 12 (MIUI 14) and POCO F5 (MIUI 14 Global). If you have a different firmware, check compatibility in the app comments.

1.Official way: iOS-style themes from MIUI store

The safest and easiest method is to use ready-made themes that change the look of the notification center and quick settings. Xiaomi allows you to install third-party themes through the Themes app, but not all of them are well developed. We selected 3 proven options that are as close to iOS as possible:

🔹 How to set a topic:

1. Open the Themes app on your Xiaomi.
2. In the search box, type the title of the theme (for example, iOS 16 Control Center).
3. Click Apply – the theme will be installed automatically.
4. Reboot your smartphone so that the changes take effect.

⚠️ Note: Some topics may conflict with system fonts. If after using the text in the menu became unreadable, return the standard theme and try another option.

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Before you install the theme, back up your current settings in Settings → About Phone → Backup. This will help you roll back quickly if the new design is uncomfortable.

2. Configure quick switches in MIUI for iOS

If you don't like the chaotic layout of the switches in MIUI, you can manually edit the Quick Settings Panel to make it more iOS-like. Unlike Apple, where the panel is fixed, Xiaomi lets you customize it to suit your needs.

🔹 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the notification center.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Configure (or edit in older versions) MIUI).
3. In the Quick Settings section, tap Add and select the most used features: 🔦 Flashlight (analogue of the button on the iPhone) 📶 Flight mode and Mobile data 🔇 No sound/Vibration/Sound 🔄 Screen rotation and charge saving

iPhone

Lightning → Mobile data → Wi-Fi → Bluetooth

NFC

Infrared port

Critical detail: in MIUI 14+ you can enable the "Large tiles" mode in the panel settings, which will visually bring it closer to iOS. To do this, go to Settings → Screen → Notification Panel → Tile size and select Large.

Remove rarely used switches |Add flashlight to the first line |Activate "Large tiles" |Disable unnecessary notifications |Reboot phone to apply changes-->

3. Launchers with gesture support and Control Center

The standard MIUI launcher doesn't allow you to completely mimic iOS, but third-party shells solve this problem.The best options for Xiaomi are:

• 📱 Lawnchair 2 – Supports gestures (swipe down for notification center, swipe up for Control center), iOS-based themes and adaptive icons.
• 🎯 iOS 16 Launcher - a specialized launcher with an imitation of the control panel of the iPhone, animations and weather widget.
• ⚡ Nova Launcher – flexible gesture settings (you can assign a swipe from the edge of the screen to call the Quick Settings panel).

🔹 How to set up Lawnchair 2 for iOS:

1. Install Lawnchair 2 from Google Play.
2. Go to launcher settings: Settings → Gestures → Swipe down.
3. Set the action Open the notification bar for the swipe down from the top edge.
4. In the Appearance section, select an iOS theme or download Apple-style icons (like the iOS 16 Icons pack).
5. Activate the option to Blurr the notification bar for an effect like on the iPhone.

⚠️ Note: Launchers do not replace the notification system panel MIUI, It's just adding elements on top of it. To simulate iOS completely, you'll need a launcher combination. + topic + Third-party control center (more on this below).

4. Hidden MIUI functions for panel customization

MIUI hides a number of features that allow you to fine-tune the notification center for iOS.These features are not documented, but work on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 13+ firmware.

🔹 Methods of activation:

• 📱 Full-screen gestures mode: Includes swipe down from any edge of the screen to call the panel (as on the iPhone X). → Screen. → Full-screen gestures → Swipe up.
• 🎨 Panel transparency: Adds blur effect, like in iOS. Activated via Settings → Screen. → Notification panel → Transparency (or adb shell settings put global) notification_panel_transparency 1).
• 🔧 Hiding unnecessary notifications: Disables system notifications (such as Mi Account sync) that clutter the panel. → Notifications → System notifications.

For advanced users, there is a way to edit MIUI system files through ADB to change the layout of the panel elements.

adb shell settings put global notification_panel_active_app_list_style 1

It changes the display style of active applications to a more compact one (like in iOS).

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Hidden MIUI settings bring the notification bar closer to iOS by 60-70% without root.

5 Third-party applications for full simulation of Control Center

If you want a full copy of Apple's Control Center, you'll have to install specialized utilities.

🔹 How to set up Control Center iOS 16:

1. Download and install the app.
2. Run it and grant permissions to Overlay over other apps and Manage Notifications.
3. In the app settings, select the iOS 16 style and activate the Show over the system panel option.
4. Assign a gesture to call (for example, swipe down from the upper right corner).
5. Add the desired switches (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight, etc.) to the panel editor.

📌 Important: These applications run on top of the system, so they may conflict with certain features. MIUI (If the panel doesn't open, try it:

• Disable Battery Optimization for the application.
• Add it to AutoRun (Settings → Applications → Permissions → AutoRun).
• Reboot the phone after setting up.

Comparison of methods: what to choose?

Each method has its pros and cons. Below is a comparison table that will help you decide on the choice:

🔹 Recommendations for selection:

• 😊 For beginners: Start with official themes or set up quick switches.This doesn't require installing third-party apps.
• 🛠️ For Advanced: Combine a launcher (e.g. Lawnchair) + Apps (Control Center iOS 16).
• 💻 For experimenters: Use ADB-fine-tuning MIUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions