How to turn the challenge on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Modern smartphones, especially Xiaomi devices, have become powerful multimedia centers where telephony is just one of many functions. Users often face the need to multitasking during a conversation: quickly check the address on the navigator, find a contact in the messenger or just look at the time without interrupting the interlocutor. However, the standard behavior of a MIUI or HyperOS system can sometimes confuse a beginner, especially if a different brand or Android version was previously used.

The question of how to turn off a call to Xiaomi is relevant not only for new owners, but also for those who have recently updated the firmware. The shell interface is constantly changing, and familiar gestures or buttons can move or change their logic of operation. Wrong actions can lead to accidental termination of the connection or turn on the speakerphone, which is not always convenient in a public place.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can manage an active call window, look at the standard methods, the features of different versions of the shell, and also pay attention to solving problems when the interface stops responding to commands, and understand these nuances will allow you to feel confident in any communication situation.

Standard methods for minimizing the conversation window

The most obvious and frequently used way to navigate to a menu or other app without hanging up is to use system navigation. On most Redmi and Poco models with full screen navigation, just swipe from the bottom up (or press the Home button if classic buttons are used) to access the desktop, the call window automatically transforms into a floating widget or disappears into the notification bar, remaining active.

But there's a nuance about display settings, and some versions of MIUI have a default mode where the call window stays on top of all the windows, occupying a significant portion of the screen, which can interfere with typing or reading, and to remove that visual noise, you have to click on a special fold button that's usually located in the corner of the caller's interface.

If you use button navigation, the logic remains the same: a single click on the central round Home button will instantly hide the active call, while at the top of the screen (at the status bar) will be a green tube indicator that indicates that the connection is not broken.

⚠️ Note: On some small-screen models, the fold button may be hidden or have a very small area of pressing. If you accidentally tap on the adjacent area, you can activate the tone keyboard or turn on the speaker.

Importantly, the system behavior may depend on which launcher (desktop shell) is used by default. If you installed third-party themes or launchers from GetApps, the folding mechanism may work differently than in stock firmware, in which cases it is recommended to check the settings of a particular theme or return to standard design to restore the usual logic of the work.

Working with a floating window and the "Floating window" mode

One of the key features of Xiaomi's ecosystem is its flexible windowing. When you fold a call, it often suggests leaving it as a small floating widget. This is especially useful if you want to keep seeing the conversation timer or have quick access to the completion button while working in a browser or gallery, and it's intuitive to use it to drag it around the screen, changing position for maximum comfort.

The size and transparency of a floating window can also be adjusted. In the settings of the Phone application or in the general settings of the Settings system → Special features → Floating windows, you can find parameters that affect the behavior of this element. Some users prefer to make the window translucent so that it less overlaps the content under it, although this can reduce the readability of the timer.

And I'm talking about the Floating Window feature, which allows you to pin a call on top of other applications in a larger format, which is not exactly folding, but an alternative way to organize space, and you can activate this mode through the menu of recent apps by selecting the phone icon above the preview of the call you've launched.

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If the floating call window prevents you from typing on the virtual keyboard, just drag it to the top of the screen.The keyboard will automatically open from the bottom without overlapping the widget.

For those who like to customize everything, you can get advanced functionality through the developer menu or special themes. However, standard shell tools are usually quite sufficient for comfortable use. The main thing is to get used to the dimensions of the widget and its behavior when you turn the device into landscape mode, which can sometimes cause shifting elements of the interface.

Control through notification curtain and taskbar

If the active call window was completely hidden or you accidentally closed the floating widget, do not panic and look for the drop button. All active processes, including voice calls, are duplicated in the system curtain of notifications. Swipe down from the top of the screen will open the panel, where at the very top will be the block of the current conversation with the main control buttons: complete, add a call, speaker.

This method is the most reliable, since the system notification of a call is of high priority and cannot be accidentally deleted or hidden by other processes. Even if the phone application freezes or the interface stops responding to touches, through the notification curtain, you can often successfully complete a conversation or turn on speakerphone.

On devices with an updated control panel (divided into notification curtain and control center), the block can be in different tabs depending on the version of MIUI. In older versions it was always in the curtain, in newer (Chinese and some global) can be duplicated in the media control center.

In addition, the notification panel often has a quick switch to speakerphone or keyboard, eliminating the need to deploy the full app window.This saves time and allows you to hold the phone in your pocket or hand without looking at the screen, controlling the process only by sound signals or vibration.

Features of the interface in different versions of MIUI and HyperOS

The MIUI shell and the new HyperOS are constantly evolving, and the logic of telephony is no exception. In versions before MIUI 12, the call interface was more minimalistic, and folding occurred almost always automatically when you go to the desktop. Since MIUI 13 and 14, developers have introduced more aggressive floating window behavior that can block content if you do not explicitly fold them.

Owners of HyperOS devices may notice a modified folding animation, not just disappearing, but "colliding" into an app icon in the dock bar or into a widget in the curtain, which is a visual change that helps you understand the state of the system, but requires you to get used to the new dynamics of the elements.

Below is a table comparing the behavior of the interface on different versions of firmware, which will help you navigate depending on your device model:

It is worth considering that regional firmware versions (Global, EEA, China, Russia) may differ even within the same MIUI version. For example, in Chinese firmware, telephony functionality is often extended with recording and recognition functions that can affect the display of window control buttons.

Solving problems with the freeze screen of the call

Often, users are faced with a situation where, after trying to fold a call, the screen remains black, does not respond to touches, or the call window gets stuck on half the screen, blocking all other applications. This is a software failure that can be caused by a lack of RAM or a conflict of system processes.

The first step in this situation is to unlock the device with a power button. If the screen catches fire but the sensor is not working, try pressing the power button 5 times quickly to call SOS (if the function is active) or just to restart the lock interface, often shaking the system and returning the response.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone screen turns black during a conversation and doesn't light up when you bring it to your ear, the proximity sensor may have stuck.

If the software methods don't work, and you can't complete the call with standard means, the radical but effective method is forced reboot. On most Xiaomi smartphones, this is done by pressing the power button for a long time (10-15 seconds), which is guaranteed to interrupt all processes, including, and restart the device.

To prevent such situations in the future, it is recommended to regularly clean the cache of the Phone application. This can be done via Settings → Apps → All Apps → Phone → Memory → Clear cache. Not to be confused with cleaning up data, as this can delete the call history, although in modern versions it is often synchronized with the account.

Setting up scenarios and automating actions

For advanced users, Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers a “Scenarios” tool (some versions call it “Automation”) that can adjust a phone’s response to an incoming or outgoing call, for example, creating a script that automatically turns on “Do Not Disturb” mode for other apps or changes the brightness of the screen when an outgoing call starts.

While you can't turn a call directly through a script, you can automate the accompanying actions, such as setting up a voice recorder when you start a conversation or sending it. SMS-Geolocation messages to emergency contact if the call lasted less than 5 seconds (alarm signal).

Using Google Assistant or Xiao AI (in Chinese versions) also provides alternative controls, such as Answer, Put the phone on, or Turn on speaker, which are fairly stable and allow you to manage a call without touching the screen, indirectly solving the problem of inconvenient interface.

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Automating routine actions through scripts allows you to minimize screen interaction during important conversations, reducing the risk of accidental reset.

Remember that any automation settings require testing. Create a test call to a service number or a second phone to make sure that the script you create works correctly and does not conflict with other system constraints.

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