How to remove the notification curtain on Xiaomi: the complete guide for MIUI

The notification curtain on Xiaomi smartphones is both useful and annoying. On the one hand, it provides quick access to settings and alerts, on the other hand, it constantly appears when you accidentally touch, interferes with games or watch videos. If you are looking for a way to completely hide the notification bar or at least reduce its intrusiveness, this article will help you understand all the nuances.

It’s important to understand that MIUI doesn’t provide the standard option to completely turn off the curtains – it’s done for security reasons. However, there are workarounds, from simple settings to using hidden features and third-party applications. We tested all methods on current versions of MIUI 12-14 (including HyperOS) and selected only working solutions. The article also takes into account the features of different models from the budget Redmi to the flagship Xiaomi 13/14.

Before you start settings, check your firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. Some methods may not work on custom firmware or beta versions of HyperOS. Also remember: changes in system parameters are always fraught with risks - on models with unlocked bootloader and root rights, the chance of "breaking" the interface is higher than on standard builds.

1. Method: Disabling gestures for curtain notifications

The safest method is to adjust the sensor sensitivity so that the curtain does not open from accidental touches.This option does not remove the panel completely, but significantly reduces the number of false positives. Suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the POCO F5, Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 13T.

To change the parameters of the gestures:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Full Screen Mode (on some models – Gestures).
3. Scroll down and find the option Sensitivity of the edges of the screen.
4. Move the slider to the Low position or turn it off completely.

On MIUI 14 and HyperOS, the path may be slightly different: Settings → Additional settings → Gestures. If you don’t have an option, then your model doesn’t support this setting, try other ways.

Method: Use of the "Distractless" mode

MIUI has a built-in Do Not Disturb (DND) mode that can be configured to keep the notification curtains out of the way during games or work, and this method doesn't remove the panel completely, but blocks it from appearing in certain scenarios.

Activate the mode in two ways:

• 🔄 Quick turn on: swipe down the screen with two fingers to open the control panel, and tap on the icon Do not disturb.
• ⚙️ Flexible settings: go to Settings → Notifications → Don't disturb and set up the rules:

Note that in DND mode, the notification curtain can still be opened manually, but it won't appear in random swipes. More radical methods will be needed to completely conceal it.

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If you need to temporarily disable notifications only for a specific application (such as a messenger), press its notification in the curtain and select “Disable notifications”.

3. Method: Hiding the curtain through ADB (no root)

For advanced users, there is a method to turn off the notification curtain through ADB-This method works for most Xiaomi models with MIUI 12-14 and does not require superuser rights, but requires a computer connection.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*

This command activates immersive mode, which hides the system panels (including the notification curtain) in all applications. To bring it back, use:

adb shell settings put global policy_control null

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable debugging on USB| Download platform-tools| Connect the phone with the original cable-->

⚠️ Attention: After completion ADB-The notification curtain commands will be completely hidden, including access to quick settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.) To return the panel, you will have to connect to the PC again or use the voice assistant Google Assistant to manage settings.

Method: Applicants for concealing the curtain (with root)

If you have root rights, you can use specialized apps to completely turn off the notification curtain.

• 🛠️ SystemUI Tuner - allows you to fine-tune the system interface, including hiding the notification panel. MIUI 13–14.
• 🔧 Tasker + AutoNotification – a combination of these apps can block the opening of the curtain by gesture.
• 🚫 Hide Bar (Xposed) – a module for the Xposed Framework that completely removes the notification bar (requires the installation of the framework).

To install SystemUI Tuner:

1. Download APK with XDA Developers.
2. Provide root access at the first start.
3. Go to the Status Bar and turn off the Enable Notification Panel option.

Warning: Incorrect settings in SystemUI Tuner can cause the system interface to crash (SystemUI has stopped). TWRP Mi Backup.

5. Method: Hiding the curtain in individual applications

If you are annoyed by the notification curtain only in certain applications (such as games or video players), you can configure immersive mode selectively. Many modern games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) support this feature automatically, but other applications will require manual configuration.

How to enable immersive mode for a particular application:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want (like YouTube or Chrome).
3. Slip on Full Screen Mode (or Display on top of other windows).
4. Select Full Screen Immersive Mode.

On MIUI 14 and HyperOS, this option may be called Allow Full-screen Display. Once activated, the notification curtain will hide when swiping from top to bottom, but will remain available when swiping from the corner of the screen (where the gear icon is located).

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Immersive mode doesn’t block notifications completely – they will still come, but won’t show up as pop-up banners or in a curtain until you log out of the app.

6. Method: Alternative launchers with customization

If standard methods don't work, you can install an alternative launcher that supports the concealment of system panels.

• 🌌 Nova Launcher – allows you to hide the status bar and notification curtain through gesture settings.
• 🎨 Lawnchair – lightweight launcher with immersive mode option for all screens.
• ⚡ Smart Launcher 6 – automatically hides system panels in full-screen applications.

To hide the curtain through Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Click the empty space on the home screen → Settings → Gestures and inputs.
3. Find the option to Hide the status bar and activate it.
4. Restart your phone to apply the changes.

Limitation: Alternative launchers can't completely remove the system-level notification curtain -- they only mask it visually. With a top-down swipe, the panel will still appear, but less frequently and less intrusively.

Frequent problems and solutions

When trying to hide the notification curtain, Xiaomi users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) after the notification curtain is turned off, the fingerprint scanner in full-screen applications may stop working, because the system panel is responsible for processing gestures in the sensor area. PIN-code or pattern lock to unlock.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions