How to change the color of the curtain on Xiaomi Redmi: from standard themes to hidden settings

The color of the notification curtain on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is one of those little things that catch the eye every day, but not all users know that it can be changed. By default, the system offers standard shades (usually white or gray with an accent color), but if desired, the interface can be adapted to its own style - from pastel to aggressive tones. AMOLED-In this article, we will discuss all working methods, including official settings. MIUI/HyperOS, Other topics and advanced methods through ADB.

It's important to understand that customization options depend on the firmware version and the device model. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 with HyperOS, the color change algorithm differs from the Redmi 9A to MIUI 12.5. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions with restrictions. If you want to not just change the shade, but completely redesign the curtain (including transparency, icons and animations), look at the custom themes and modified launchers.

1. Official method: change through the settings of the themes

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in MIUI themes. The manufacturer offers dozens of free options, many of which change not only the wallpaper, but also the color accents of the interface, including the notification curtain.

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the tab “My topics” → “Online”.
3. In the search bar, type in a query like “dark curtain”, “color notifications” or “gradient notification”.
4. Choose your favorite theme and click "Apply." The color of the curtain will change automatically.

⚠️ Note: Not all topics from the store MIUI They change the color of the curtains, some of them only touch wallpaper or icons. To avoid wasting time, pay attention to the screenshots in the description of the topic: if they show a curtain of notifications with a non-standard color, then the topic is suitable.

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If the curtain hasn't changed after applying the theme, restart your smartphone. Sometimes the changes only take effect after the reboot.

Among the tested themes for changing the color of the curtains:

• 🎨 «Pure Black is a completely black curtain (perfect for the AMOLED-screen).
• 🌈 «Colorful UI» — Gradient notifications with smooth transitions.
• 🖤 «Dark Mode Pro is a dark theme with a focus on blue/purple tones.
• ⚪ «Minimal White – Minimal white curtain with semitransparency.

2. Manual modification via "Design settings" (MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS)

Since MIUI 13 and HyperOS, a hidden settings section has been introduced to fine-tune the system’s color accents, including the notification curtain, a method that requires no theme installation and works on most Redmi models (except for the Redmi A-type budget series).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Design settings (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings → Design → Colors).
2. Select the "Accent Color" option.
3. Scroll down and find the option “Notification shade” or “Color of the Notification Shade”.
4. Choose one of the suggested shades or create your own using a palette.

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 📱 On Redmi with MediaTek processors (e.g. Redmi) 10C) This section may not be available.
• 🎨 Not all colors are displayed correctly – some shades (e.g. neon) may look faded.
• 🔄 After updating the firmware settings can be reset.

Use of custom launchers (Nova, Lawnchair, Hyperion)

If you don't like the built-in MIUI settings, you can go further and install a third-party launcher. Some of them (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) allow you to change not only the color of the curtain, but also its transparency, add blur effects and even customize animations. The main advantage of this method is flexibility, but there are also disadvantages: some of the features can conflict with Xiaomi's branded chips (for example, gestures or always on the display).

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Nova Launcher:

Install Nova Launcher from Google Play|Open the launcher settings (long press on the desktop) → «Settings»)|Go to the "Notification Panel»|Enable the option “Castomization of the curtain»|Choose a color or gradient-->

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) When using third-party launchers, quick settings (for example, brightness adjustment or mobile data) may be lost. To return functionality, you will have to return to the standard launcher. MIUI.

Comparison of popular launchers for curtain customization:

Advanced Method: Change through ADB (no root)

If you are ready to immerse yourself in technical details, you can change the color of the curtains through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge. It doesn't require root rights, but it does require command line, and it's suitable for advanced users, and it allows you to ask any question. HEX-Color, including those not available in standard settings.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔗 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put secure sysui_accent_color "#FF0000"

Where #FF0000 — it HEX-Replace it with the color code (in the example red, #4285F4 for blue or #000000 for black).

To make the changes effective, reboot:

adb shell reboot

🔹 Important: On some firmware MIUI This method only works until the first reboot, and to capture the color, you'll need to create a task in Tasker or use the Magisk module (but that already requires rooting).

5 Modification of system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can go further and edit the system files that make the curtains, which is a great way to be free, but it can lead to a loss of warranty and a risk of building the device, and we recommend it only to experienced users who understand the consequences.

What needs to be done:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Go to /system/framework/framework-res.apk.
3. Copy the file to internal memory and open it with an archiver (such as ZArchiver).
4. In a file. res/values find the file colors.xml.
5. Edit the lines with parameters notification_panel_color and notification_background_color, substitute HEX-code.
6. Save the changes, move the file back to /system/framework and set the right permissions (644 or rw-r--r--).
7. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to a cyclic restart (bootloop). /system through TWRP Or OrangeFox Recovery.

🔹 Alternative way to root: use a Magisk module called «MIUI Color Changer.It lets you change the colors of the interface through a convenient menu without manual file editing.

6. Reset to standard settings

If after experimenting with colors, the curtain began to glittle (for example, display translucent or with artifacts), you can return everything to factory parameters in several ways:

• 🔄 Reset to: Go to Settings → Topics → My themes and choose a standard theme «MIUI» or "HyperOS».
• 📱 Launcher Reset: For third-party launchers (like Nova), reset the settings in the app menu.
• 🔧 Reset ADB: If you change color through ADB, execute:

adb shell settings delete secure sysui_accent_color

After that, the curtain will return to the color set by the current theme.

🔹 Extreme measure: If the interface starts to slow down or errors appear, reset settings through Settings → The phone. → Reset.This will delete all user data, so back up first.

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Before resetting your settings, check if your photos and contacts are saved to the Mi Cloud or external drive.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the color of the curtain on Xiaomi Redmi