Notifications on Xiaomi and iPhone are fundamentally different: Apple has minimalistic, smooth animations and a unified style, while MIUI is more functional but often overloaded. Many users want to bring the aesthetic of iOS to their Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi 13/14, but do not know where to start. In this article, we will examine all the ways, from the standard settings of MIUI 14/15 to install third-party launchers and themes.
It is important to understand that it is impossible to completely repeat the logic of iPhone notifications on Android due to the architectural differences of the OS. However, you can approach the visual style by 80-90%. We tested all methods on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 - the results were different, so in the article we will specify the nuances for different models.
If you want to not only change the look and feel of the app, but also optimize the notifications (e.g., remove spam or set priorities), there is an FAQ at the end of the article with answers to frequent questions.
1. MIUI Standard Settings: What You Can Change Without Root
Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has added flexible notification settings that allow you to partially replicate the style of iOS.
- 📱 Banner Style: Go to Settings → Notifications and status bar → Notification banner and select the option "Floating" (most similar to the iPhone).
- 🔔 Sounds: In the same menu, click Notification Sounds and select minimalist tunes (e.g., "Buben" or "Xylophone" resemble iOS sounds).
- 🎨 Color scheme: activate dark theme in Settings → Display. → Dark Mode – This Will Make Notifications Visually Closer to iPhone.
- 🔄 Grouping: Disable the grouping by application in Settings → Notifications → Additionally. → Grouping notifications so that each banner is displayed separately.
Note that on POCO and some Redmi models with MIUI Lite, some of these settings may not be available, so move on to the next section with third-party solutions.
⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 15 (2026) The function "Focus Mode" (Settings) appeared → Notifications → Focus mode that simulates DND On your iPhone, turn it on so that notifications don't get distracted while you're working.
| Parameter | MIUI 14 | MIUI 15 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floating banners | ✅ | ✅ | It’s similar to iOS 16+. |
| Dark topic for notifications | ✅ | ✅ | It only works with the dark mode on. |
| Customization of sounds | ✅ | ✅ | iOS sounds can be downloaded separately |
| Focus Mode (DND) | ❌ | ✅ | Appeared in an update from March 2026 |
Launchers for iOS: a complete transformation of the interface
If standard MIUI settings aren't enough, install a launcher that mimics iOS.The best options for Xiaomi are:
- 📲 Lawnchair 12: Free launcher with iOS-style notifications and animations. Download it from the official website (not from Play Market - there's an old version).
- 🎭 iLauncher: paid launcher ($2.99), but with an exact replica of iOS 17's interface, including the notification center.The only solution that completely replicates iPhone swipes and gestures on Xiaomi.
- 🔄 Nova Launcher: universal launcher with settings for iOS. in the settings, select Icons → iOS and activate Gestures → Swipe down for notifications.
After the launcher is installed:
- Open its settings and select the theme "iOS" or "Minimal".
- In the Notifications section, activate the "Show Like on iPhone" option (if any).
- Install an iOS icon package (like iOS 17 Icon Pack from the Play Market).
⚠️ Note: Launchers may conflict with system notifications MIUI. If banners stop showing, return the standard launcher to Settings → Annexes → By default. → Launcher.
Topics and design: how to make notifications visually like on iPhone
MIUI has a built-in theme store where you can find styles for iOS. Here's how it works:
- Open the Themes app (if not, download from the official website).
- In the search, type "iOS" or "iPhone".
- Select a theme that is rated above 4.5 stars (e.g., "iOS 17 Dark" or "Apple Style Notification").
- Apply the theme and restart the phone.
If there are no suitable options in the store, use them. MTZ-topics (theme files for MIUI):
- 🔍 Download an.mtz file with an iOS theme (e.g. xiaomithemes.com).
- 📁 Put the file in the folder. MIUI/theme internal.
- 🔄 In the app Topics click Mine → Import and select the downloaded file.
Important: Some themes may break system fonts or icons. Before using, back up to Settings → Additional → Backup.
How to return a standard theme if the iOS style broke?
4. Notification sounds like on iPhone: where to download and how to install
The iPhone sounds can be transferred to Xiaomi manually. Here is a step-by-step instruction:
- Download the archive with iOS sounds (for example, from this site).
- Unpack the archive and move the files (.m4r or.mp3) to the Ringtones folder on your phone (create it if it isn’t).
- Go to Settings → Sounds and Vibrations → Notification Sound and select the downloaded file.
For a full imitation of the iPhone, we recommend using the following sounds:
- 📱 Alarm.caf (classic iPhone sound).
- 🔊 Notifications: Tri-tone.caf or Chord.caf.
- 📞 Call: Opening.caf (iPhone unlock sound is also suitable for incoming phones).
If the sounds are not displayed in the settings, check:
- 📌 File format (should be.mp3,.m4a or.ogg).
- 📌 Ringtones folder must be at the root of internal memory (not on the back of the Ringtones folder). SD-map).
- 📌 Restart your phone after adding files.
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To prevent notification sounds from repeating too often, in Settings → Notifications → Add on the option “Vibration as you repeat” to make the alerts less intrusive, like on your iPhone.
5.Setting up the Notification Center: Swipes, gestures and priorities
Notification center on iPhone and Xiaomi works differently, but you can approximate the behavior:
- 👆 Swipe down: on the iPhone, the swipe from the top right corner opens the notification center, and from the left, the control panel. On Xiaomi, this is configured in Settings. → Lock screen → Gestures.
- 📵 Priorities: C Settings → Notifications → Prioritize notifications, mark important apps (such as Messages or Phone) so that their notifications appear first.
- 🔕 Quiet Mode: Activate Do Not Disturb in Settings → Sounds and vibrations and set exceptions (like in iPhone).
For full gesture imitation:
- Install Fluid Navigation Gestures from the Play Market.
- In the application settings, select the iPhone-style.
- Activate permission Special features for the application.
Important: Xiaomi with MIUI 15 has native support for gestures similar to iOS.
Settings → Display → Full-screen mode → Gestures → Swipe from the sides (iPhone style)Install launcher with support for iOS gestures | Download notification sounds iPhone| Set application priorities | Activate "Do not disturb" with exceptions | Check swipes in gesture settings-->
Problems and Solutions: Why Notifications Don’t Work Like on iPhone
If after all the settings, the notifications are different from the iPhone, check out these points:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Banners not floating | The old version of MIUI | Update the firmware to MIUI 14+ |
| Sounds don't change. | Files in the wrong folder | Place sounds in /sdcard/Ringtones |
| Notifications are grouped | Grouping is included in the settings | Turn off in Settings → Notifications → Grouping |
| Notification center lays | Conflict with the launcher | Return the standard launcher or upgrade it |
If nothing helps, try resetting your notification settings:
Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Reset settingsXiaomi 13 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 with HyperOS (2026) introduced the feature “IOS Mode” in the MIUI laboratory (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 5 times tap → Additional settings → Laboratory → iOS Mode). This mode automatically adjusts notifications and animations to the style of Apple.
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The best result is achieved by a combination of launcher (iLauncher), those of MTZ and iOS sounds. Standard MIUI settings give only 30-40% similarity to the iPhone.