How to hide the cutout on the screen Xiaomi: from standard settings to hidden features

Xiaomi's smartphone cutout is a theme that divides users into two camps: some see it as an integral part of modern design, others as an annoying element "eating" usable display area. If you're in the second group, this article will help bring the screen back to a holistic view without physical intervention. We'll look at all the current ways, from the official features of MIUI and HyperOS to the little-known tricks using ADB.

It's important to understand that completely removing the cutout is technically impossible without replacing the screen matrix — this is about software concealment with compensation for the status bar area. On new models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+) with HyperOS, the masking algorithms work more accurately than on older versions of MIUI 12-13. Ready to return the screen to a clean look? Let's start with the simplest.

1. Standard settings MIUI/HyperOS: rootless

The manufacturer has provided the basic feature of masking the cutout in MIUI 10, but not all users know where to look for it. In new versions, the path has changed, and in HyperOS the option has received additional settings.

1. For MIUI 14 and older: Go to Settings → Display. → Full screen. Activate the switch Hide the cutout. The system will suggest you choose a compensation method: 📱 Stretching the image – the content will be deformed at the edges (suitable for video and gaming). 🖼️ Black stripes – symmetrical indentations will appear on the sides of the cutout (optimally for the interface).

For HyperOS (Xiaomi 13/14 series):

Path: Settings → Screen → Additional → Full-screen mode. Here is added a third option – Adaptive Hiding, which automatically adjusts the camouflage to the running application.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) When this function is activated, the battery charge indication in the status bar may disappear. To return it, restart the device or turn off / turn on the option again.

2.Use of design themes: visual masking

If you don't like the standard cover, another way to do this is to disguise the cut with the themes, which doesn't physically remove the cut, but it makes it less visible by:

• 🎨 Dark themes - on a black background, the cutout merges with the screen frame.
• 🌈 Gradient wallpaper - smooth transition of colors distracts attention from the cutout.
• 🖌️ Custom icons – some icon packs (such as Whicons or Fluid) are optimised for cutouts.

Where to find the right topics:

1. The official Theme app (pre-installed on all Xiaomi) enter the search queries: "no notch", "full screen", "dark gradient".
2. Third-party resources: 🌍 Xiaomi Themes EU — European catalog of themes with filtered models. 📱 Telegram channel MIUI Themes – a collection of themes from enthusiasts.

💡 Useful advice: Combining a dark topic + wallpaper with an abstract pattern at the top of the screen (for example, "Galaxy Gradient" or "Nebula") visually "dissolves" the cutout on the screen. 70-80%. The effect is amplified AMOLED-screens thanks to the deep black color.

3. ADB-Teams: Hiding the cutout for experienced users

If standard methods do not give the desired result, you can resort to ADB-This method requires connecting the smartphone to the PC, but allows you to flexibly configure the cloaking, including:

• 🔧 Manual assignment of the concealment area (in pixels).
• 🎛️ Configuring the transparency of the masking strip.
• 🔄 Possibility of rollback to standard settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Install. ADB-PC drivers.
2. Activate USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute: Adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 1 Cancel: adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 0

⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) This command can cause navigation gestures to fail. If after you've done the command, the screen reacts to the touch incorrectly, do the following:

adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 0


adb reboot

Installed ADB drivers on PC

Debugging on USB on the phone is enabled

Smartphone connected with original cable

Backup copy of data created

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4 Apps from Google Play: Alternative Solutions

If you don't want to mess with settings or ADB, you can use third-party apps, which fall into two categories:

1. Cutout maskers create a black stripe above the status bar: 📲 Nacho Notch – supports manually adjusting the height of the masking. 📱 Full Screen Gestures – combines the cover of the cutout with the setting of gestures.

Launchers with support for full-screen mode

• 🚀 Nova Launcher (in settings: Settings) → Home screen → Hide the cutout).
• 🌌 Lawnchair – has a built-in masking option for Xiaomi.

🔍 Important: Before installing, check user reviews of your model. POCO X5 The Nacho Notch Pro application can conflict with the company shell, causing twitching of the interface. The alternative is to use launchers that are less aggressively interfering with system processes.

Comparison of popular applications:

5. Hiding the cutout in games and videos: separate settings

Even if you've hidden the cutout in the system interface, it can reappear in games and videos, because applications often ignore the system settings of full-screen mode.

• 🎮 For games: In the game graphics settings, look for options like Full Screen Display or Hide Notch. PUBG Mobile path: Settings → Graphics → Full screen mode.
• 🎬 For video (YouTube, Netflix): Use players with masking support: 📺 VLC (In the video settings: The aspect ratio → Fill in). 🎥 MX Player (Screen Trimming option).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with MediaTek processors (such as Redmi Note 12), some games (such as Genshin Impact) can automatically turn off full-screen mode when a cutout is detected).

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For maximum effect, combine the system's notch hiding with the settings in each application separately. There is no universal solution for everything.

6. Root methods: full control of the cutout

If you are willing to take drastic measures, root access will open up additional opportunities:

• 🛠️ Editing build.prop: changing display parameters at the system level.
• 📝 Modifications framework-res.apk: Manual editing of shell files for Forced fullscreen.
• 🔧 Installation of Magisk modules: for example, Notch Killer or FullScreen Magisk.

🔴 Warning: Mistakes with root can lead to a device break (permanent inoperability). 11 Ultra editing framework-res.apk Without a backup, it often ends in a download cycle. If you're a beginner, it's best to focus on methods without rooting.

For experienced users, a brief instruction for installing the FullScreen Magisk module:

1. Install Magisk Manager and get root access.
2. Download FullScreen Magisk (look for the latest version for your model).
3. Install the module via Magisk and restart the device.
4. In the module settings, select Force FullScreen and add exception applications (e.g. banking).

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When you hide the cutout, you have typical problems, and here's how to solve them:

• 🔄 Status bar icons disappear: Go to Settings → Notifications → Notification panel and enable the display of icons.
• 🎮 In games, there is a black bar: Try to turn on the Force settings GPU Rendering (if any).
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge after ADB-Execute adb shell settings put global force_fullscreen 0 and reboot the device.

💡 Tip: If after hiding the cutout, the screen began to "twitch" when scrolling, disable the window animation option in the developer settings (set the value Animation is absent).

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