Xiaomi and Redmi Note users often face a situation where an incoming call is not displayed as a full-screen notification, but as a small pop-up in the corner of the display. This is not an operating system bug, but a feature of the MIUI shell or the new HyperOS, designed not to interrupt current activities, such as watching videos or correspondence.
You can get back the classic look of the call through the standard interface settings, but the location of the menu item depends on the firmware version. In some cases, you just need to change the notification display setting, in others you need to turn on special features. Full-screen mode is critical for people with impaired vision or those who are accustomed to standard Android behavior.
In this article, we will look at all the current ways to activate large incoming calls. We will look at the settings for different versions of MIUI, check the permissions of the Phone application and touch on issues related to blocking advertising, which sometimes hides interface elements.
Call interface settings in MIUI and HyperOS
The first thing to do is check the basic settings of the Phone app itself. In recent versions of Xiaomi’s shell, developers often change the logic of the interface by moving important switches. If you have a Redmi Note 12 or newer, the algorithm of actions may differ from the old models, but the general principle remains the same.
Open the Phone app and find a gear icon or a three-dot menu. You need to go to the Incoming Call Settings section. That's where the window size key switch is located. If it's off, the system will show the call as a regular notification overlaid on top of other windows.
In some firmware regions, this item may be called Receiving Mode or Display. Make sure you select Full Screen or similar. If the switch is already active but the call is still small, the problem may be in conflict with other applications or interface system errors.
- 📱 Open the phone application (green handset).
- ⚙️ Go to the settings via the menu or icon gear.
- 🔍 Find the section "Incoming Call Settings».
- ✅ Activate the "Full Screen Mode" switch».
⚠️ Note: On some global firmware versions for Europe, this item may be hidden or renamed to Show on top of other applications».
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If you do not find the right switch, try in the phone settings in search to enter the phrase “incoming call” – the system will tell you the way to the desired menu.
Managing permissions of the Phone application
Often, limited access rights are the cause of incorrect display of calls. Android, in conjunction with MIUI, strictly controls which applications can block the screen. If a standard call is deprived of the right to display over other windows, it will behave like a regular notification.
To fix this, go to the general smartphone settings. Find the Apps section and select App Management. In the list, find the Phone system app (or Services and Feedback if it handles calls). Here we are interested in "Other permissions" or "Permissions."
You need to find the option "Master on top of other applications" or "Pop-ups." Make sure that the system call is "Always allow" or the switch is activated. Without this system resolution, a full call screen will not appear.
☑️ Access rights verification
When you change the settings, it is recommended to restart the device, which will allow the system to reread the configuration files and apply new rules for incoming connections. If the problem persists after the reboot, it is worth checking if you have a third-party number detector that can intercept the control of the call.
Special capabilities and major elements
There's a hidden feature in the MIUI shell that forcibly changes the style of the call display, and it's in the feature section, which often helps if the standard settings don't work or are hidden by the manufacturer in your version of the software.
Go to the Settings menu, then Advanced Settings, and select Special Features, and look for the Inbound Call tab (sometimes hidden in the Visualization or Hearing submenu), and activating this mode changes the interface to a more contrast and larger one.
But there's a thing about this technique: it can change not only the size, but also the appearance of the response buttons, and it can make the interface simpler, without the extra details, and it can be useful for older people, but the old Redmi design may be gone.
| Parameter | Standard regimen | Special opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| Size of buttons | Medium. | Enlarged |
| The background of the call | Contact photo/abstract | Black/Contrast |
| Location. | Depends on the settings. | Strictly downtown. |
Hidden functions of TTY
Impact of Number Determiners and Third Party Applications
Installing third-party number-detection apps like GetContact, Yandex or NumBuster often leads to interface conflicts, and these programs try to insert their layer on top of a standard Xiaomi call, resulting in a small window instead of a full-screen one.
If you start to use a banner after installing this software, you need to change the settings of the detector application itself, go to its settings and find the item that says "Inbound Call Style" or "Integration." Select the option "Use System Call."
In extreme cases, if the application does not give up its interface, it will have to be removed. Standard tools Android and MIUI now quite well detect spam, and the need for third-party “heavy” determinants is eliminated.
- 🛑 Remove newly installed number detectors.
- 🔄 Check the settings of the remaining applications for “your interface».
- 📲 Make sure the Phone app is installed as the default app.
⚠️ Note: Some Chinese versions of number identifiers may contain malicious code. Use only verified apps from Google Play.
Solving Ad Blocker Problems
Users who have activated ad blocking via dns.jade www.com or similar DNS-The filters in the connection settings can face the disappearance of interface elements. Aggressive traffic filtering sometimes cuts not only advertising, but also service scripts responsible for rendering a full-screen window.
For a diagnosis, try temporarily disabling a private DNS. Go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Private DNS and select Auto or Unplugged. After that, make a test call from another number.
If the problem is solved, then yours. DNS-Try changing the filter address or adding an exception for Xiaomi system processes, but the easiest way to use the built-in ad blocker in the browser without affecting the system settings of the network.
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A common cause of small call windows is the conflict between the system caller and the active caller. DNS-filter.
Resetting call settings and system updates
If none of the above methods worked, there may have been a software failure in the system, and in such cases, cleaning the phone application data helps. SIM-map), but will return the settings of the call to the factory.
Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Find Phone, click Clear, and select Clear All (or Reset) and then the phone can restart. Check incoming calls.
Also, remember to update your system. In the newer versions of HyperOS and MIUI 14, many bugs with the interface have been fixed. Check for updates in the About Phone section. Sometimes the problem is solved with a simple security patch.
- 🗑️ Clear the data of the “Phone” application through settings.
- 📡 Check for system updates in the About Phone section».
- 🔄 Perform a full reboot of the smartphone.
In conclusion, setting up full-screen mode on the Xiaomi Redmi Note usually takes a couple of minutes, the main thing is to consistently check the settings of the call itself, access rights and no conflicts with third-party software. If the problem persists even after a reset, it may be a hardware malfunction of the sensor or plume, but this is extremely rare.