How to Remove the Top Curtain on Xiaomi: Hiding, Disabling, and Alternatives

The top notification curtain on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most controversial elements of the MIUI interface. For some users, it is a convenient control center, for others – an annoying panel that eats up useful screen space. Especially relevant is the problem on devices with a cutout for the front camera (the so-called “monobrab”), where the curtain occupies up to 10% of the display even when rolled up.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to remove the upper curtain - from the standard settings. MIUI It's important to understand that it's impossible to completely remove the system element without consequences (this will cause malfunctions in the shell), but there are ways to make it less visible or functionally useless. MIUI 12–15 on Redmi, Poco, Xiaomi and Black Shark models, including Note 11 Pro, Poco X5, Mi 11 Lite and newer).

Why you can’t just remove the notification curtain

The top panel in MIUI is not just a visual element, but part of the com.android.systemui system process.

• 📱 Display of notifications (SMS, messengers, system alerts)
• 🔋 Indication of battery status, network, time
• 🔊 Fast settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, etc.)
• 🛡️ Security (icons) VPN, savings, lockdown SIM)

If you completely remove this process through ADB or modifying system files, your smartphone will:

• ❌ Stop showing notifications
• ❌ Lose the quick settings panel
• ❌ It will start to make errors when unlocking.
• ❌ It can go to bootloop (cyclic reboot)

⚠️ Note: All of the methods below do not physically remove the curtain, but only hide it visually or disable some of the functions.

Method 1: Hiding the curtain through MIUI settings (without root)

The safest method is to use the built-in MIUI options, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 13-15 and does not require superuser rights.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select the display style → Full screen mode.
3. Activate the option to Hide the top panel in full-screen applications.
4. Enable gestures to display the panel (so you can call the curtain swipe from above).

Update MIUI to the latest version | Backup settings | Check gestures | Turn off important notifications (banks, instant messengers)

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This doesn’t remove the curtain completely, but it does make it transparent in most applications. In some games (such as Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile), the panel will automatically hide, and in others it will appear when swiping down.

Method 2: Disable notifications (to make the curtain empty)

If you are annoyed by notifications, not the panel itself, you can turn off their display, which will make the curtain visually "empty" (only status icons will remain).

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Select Notification Management.
3. Turn off impressions for all apps (or selectively).
4. Go back and turn off the notifications on the lock screen.

After that, the curtain will contain only:

• ⏰ Time and date
• 📶 Network icons, Wi-Fi, batteries
• 🔕 No Sound Badge (if activated)

⚠️ Warning: Disabling notifications for system applications (e.g. com.android.phone) may cause important applications to be missed SMS or calls. Don't turn off notifications to: 📞 Telephone (incoming calls) 💬 Communications (SMS) 🔒 Security (unblocking alerts)

Used constantly | Open rarely | Don't use at all | Intrude in games/apps

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Method 3: Using ADB to hide the status bar

For advanced users, there is a method of hiding the curtain through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root, but you need to:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools
• 📱 Included debugging by USB smartphone
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original)

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and allow debugging.
2. Open the command line (cmd) and type: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
3. Reset the device.

This command activates immersive mode, which hides the status bar in all applications. To get it back, do this:

adb shell settings put global policy_control null

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If after using the command, the curtain is completely gone and does not appear even when swiping, perform adb shell am broadcast. -a android.intent.action.CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS, to bring her back temporarily.

Important: On some devices (like the Poco X3 Pro), this method can cause bugs with the keyboard display or Recent Apps menu. Before using, check compatibility on the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums for your model.

Method 4: Installation of a custom launcher (bypass)

If you only need to remove the curtain on the home screen, you can use an alternative launcher, such as:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher (with state line hiding setting)
• 🎨 Lawnchair (supports immersive mode)
• 🖼️ Hyperion Launcher (for gaming smartphones)

How to set up in Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Press your finger on the home screen → Settings → Notification panel.
3. Activate Hide the Notification Panel.
4. Enable Immersive Mode (in gesture settings).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ The curtain will remain in other applications
• ❌ Could be in conflict with gestures MIUI
• ❌ Some widgets will stop working

Method 5: Modification of system files (root only)

If you have root rights, you can edit the system files that display the curtain, which is the riskiest method, because doing the wrong thing will lead to a device blink.

Procedure:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer with superuser rights.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk.
3. Copy the file to SD-map and edit it with the help of APK Editor.
4. Find the lines related to status_bar or notification_panel, and replace the values with false.
5. Save the changes, move the file back and set permissions 644.
6. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: After such intervention: 🚨 All notifications (including calls) will stop working) 🔄 Resetting to factory settings will not restore the curtain 🛠️ You will need to flash through Fastboot to return the original state

This method is suitable only for advanced users who are ready for possible loss of functionality of the device. On the forums there are ready modified SystemUI.apk for popular models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or Poco F3), but their use is at your risk.

Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If none of these methods work, consider these options:

• 🎮 Game mode: Include it in Settings → Special facilities → In most games, the curtain is automatically hidden.
• 📺 Mode: Activated in a video player (e.g. in a video player) MX Player or YouTube Vanced).
• 🔄 Reset to factory settings: Sometimes helps if the curtain started to glitch after the update MIUI.
• 📲 Use of the second space: B MIUI You can create a separate profile without notifications (but it won’t physically remove the curtain).

If the problem is visual discomfort (such as curtains getting in the way of games), try:

• 🖥️ Set the screen resolution to smaller (in Settings) → Display).
• 🎨 Set a dark topic - the curtain will become less noticeable.
• 🔍 Use Reading Mode (Gray Filter in Settings) → Display).

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On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro) black curtain in dark theme is almost invisible thanks to True Black technology.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the top curtain on Xiaomi