How to change the control center on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14 and 15

The control center on Xiaomi smartphones is a key element of the MIUI interface that allows you to quickly access the basic functions: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, screen brightness and other parameters. However, the standard panel does not always suit users: someone wants to return the usual look from older versions of Android, someone lacks customization, and some panels stopped opening after the update. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to change the control center on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices – from basic settings to hidden functions and circumventing restrictions.

It’s important to understand that the process differs depending on the firmware version (MIUI 14 vs MIUI 15), the smartphone model (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro and Redmi Note 12 may have different menus), and even the regional build (global vs Chinese).We took all these nuances into account and collected universal solutions that work on most devices in 2022-2026. If your smartphone is released earlier, check the relevance of the instructions in the compatibility section.

Before making any changes, make sure your device has the latest firmware installed. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update. We also recommend backing up important data – some methods (such as resetting settings) can lead to loss of user data.

Why change the control center to Xiaomi?

The standard control panel in MIUI is often criticized for:

• 🔄 Inconvenient arrangement of elements – for example, the “Mode in the plane” button is hidden on the second screen, and the brightness is regulated non-intuitively.
• 🎨 Limited customization – you can’t change the order of the tiles or add your own.
• 🐢 Slow-motion animations when opening/closing, especially on Redmi budget models.
• 🔒 Lack of quick access to frequently used features (e.g. mobile hotspot or mobile hotspot) NFC).
• 📱 Gesture conflicts – on some firmware, the panel accidentally opens when swiping from the edge of the screen.

In addition, after upgrading to MIUI 15, many users have encountered the fact that the control panel began to open only with a swipe down from the upper right corner (like on the iPhone), which is inconvenient for those who are used to the classic swipe from anywhere on the top of the screen, this problem is especially relevant for owners of devices with large displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5 Pro).

Another common reason to change control center is to reset to factory settings or install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), after which the panel may disappear or not work correctly, in which case you need not just configuration, but recovery of system files.

Method 1: Change the panel opening gesture (MIUI 14/15)

If you don’t like the way you open the control center (for example, swipe only from the right corner), you can change it in the gesture settings, which works on most devices with MIUI 14 and later, including the Xiaomi 12T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and POCO X5.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Full-screen display (some models may call it Gestures or Navigation).
3. Slip on the gesture style and select Swipe up from the bottom edge (if using gesture navigation) or Navigation buttons (if using classic buttons).
4. Return to the Full-screen Display and find Control Center (or Notification Panel).
5. Activate the Swipe down from anywhere (the name may vary).

If Control Center is not on the menu, your firmware does not support this setting, in which case try alternative methods in the following sections.

⚠️ Note: On some devices with MIUI 15 (e.g. Xiaomi 14) after changing gestures, you may lose access to the notification panel. To return it, restart your smartphone or reset your gesture settings to the factory (Settings) → Display. → Full-screen display → Reset).

Method 2: Reset the control panel settings

If the control center is not working properly (it does not open, slows down or displays errors), the first thing to do is to reset its settings. This does not affect user data, but returns the panel to a factory state.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three points in the upper right corner and select Show System Processes.
3. Find System UI (or System Interface) in the list and open it.
4. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
5. Reset the device.

After restarting, the control panel will return to its standard appearance. If the problem persists, try updating the firmware or using the ADB method (described below).

Method 3: Using ADB to unlock hidden features

On some Xiaomi firmware, the control center is blocked from changes. To unlock additional settings, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for advanced users and requires connecting a smartphone to a computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the Developer Mode on your smartphone: 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 smartphone to your PC and install ADB Tools.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb devices


adb shell settings put global settings_provider_model false




adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.systemui.demo -e command enter




adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.systemui.demo -e command exit

Once you have completed the commands, restart the device, and this unlocks the hidden settings of the control center, including the ability to change the order of the tiles and add new elements.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other settings through settings put global unless you are sure of their purpose. hidden_api_policy 1 It may disrupt some applications.

Method 4: Installation of custom control panel

If standard methods don't work, you can replace the control center with a third-party solution.

• 📱 Power Shade — allows you to completely redesign the panel, add your tiles and change the design.+.
• 🎨 Quick Settings – Minimalist Alternative with Dark Theme and Gesture Support.
• 🔧 Custom Quick Settings – for advanced users, supports scripts and automation.

To install the custom panel:

1. Download one of the apps from Google Play.
2. Provide all the necessary permissions (access to notifications, overlay over other windows).
3. In the application settings, select which elements should be displayed in the panel.
4. Activate the option to Replace the system panel (the name may vary).

Note that third-party panels may conflict with system features (such as Always-on Display or Game Turbo) and they often require additional permissions, which can affect security.

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If after installing the custom panel, gestures in games (for example, in Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile) stop working, add the game to exceptions in the settings of the application panel or temporarily disable the overlay.

Compatibility with different Xiaomi models

Not all methods work on all devices, and below is the compatibility table for popular models:

For devices older than 2020 (such as the Xiaomi Mi 9 or Redmi Note 8 Pro), most methods may not work due to an outdated version of Android or lack of support from Xiaomi. In such cases, the only reliable way is to install custom firmware (such as LineageOS), but this requires unlocking the bootloader and may be unwarranted.

Solving common problems

If the control center stopped working or behaved incorrectly after the changes, try the following solutions:

• 🔄 The panel doesn't open at all: Reboot the device. Check if Do Not Disturb or Game is on. Reset System settings. UI (see method 2).
• ⚙️ No way to change the order of the tiles: Update the firmware to the latest version. Use ADB To unlock hidden settings, install a third-party panel (e.g. Power Shade).
• 🐢 Panel brakes or twitches: Turn off animations in developer settings (Window animations) = Clear the System cache. UI. Check if the device is overheating (brakes may be related to trottling).

If none of the methods worked, it may be a hardware failure (such as a faulty touch screen) in which case, contact Xiaomi’s service center.

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Before contacting the service center, be sure to turn off root access (if any) and return the device to the factory settings. Otherwise, the warranty may be canceled.

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