How to remove the curtain on Xiaomi in the game: a complete guide with pictures and videos

The navigation bar (or “curtain”) on Xiaomi smartphones often interferes during games: casual touches lead to an exit from the application, swipes down open the notification bar, and virtual buttons “Back” and “Home” take up precious screen space. Especially relevant problem for owners of devices with cutouts for the front camera (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5), where every pixel counts.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to hide the curtain, from standard MIUI functions to advanced methods using ADB and modified firmware. Separately, we will focus on the nuances for gaming smartphones Black Shark and devices with a flexible display (for example, Xiaomi MIX Fold 3). All instructions tested on MIUI 14/15 and are relevant for 2026.

If you’re tired of constantly crashing due to random clicks or want to get as much immersion as possible in gameplay, read on.We guarantee that at least one of the proposed methods will work on your device – whether it’s a budget Redmi 10A or flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Standard "No-Frame" mode in MIUI

The easiest and safest way to hide the curtain is to use the built-in full-screen mode feature in MIUI. It is available on all Xiaomi devices starting with MIUI 10, and does not require superuser rights or a PC connection.

To activate the mode:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Full-screen mode (or Frameless mode on new versions).
3. Activate the switch Hide the navigation bar.
4. In the Exceptions section, add the games you want (e.g. Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile).

⚠️ Warning: In this mode, the navigation bar is only hidden when the screen is horizontally oriented. If the game supports vertical gameplay (e.g., Roblox or Brawl Stars), the curtain may appear again. Also, some system gestures (such as swiping from the bottom to return to the home screen) will remain active.

The advantage of the method is that it does not require root rights and works on 90% of Xiaomi devices without exception, but this may not be enough to fully immerse yourself in the game: virtual buttons still take up space on the screen, and random gestures still work.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check the exclusion list for games

Turn off gestures in the display settings (if you use buttons)

Restart the device after the changes-->

2.Game Turbo mode for advanced users

Xiaomi’s proprietary Game Turbo technology not only optimizes game performance, but also allows for fine-tuning the interface display. With new versions of MIUI 14/15, this mode has expanded options to hide the curtain and block random touches.

How to set up:

• 🎮 Start a game where you want to remove the curtain.
• 📱 Swipe from top to bottom to open the notification bar and tap the Game Turbo icon (joystick icon).
• 🔧 In the menu that opens, select Settings. → Full screen mode.
• 🖥️ Activate options: Hide the navigation bar Block gestures (disables swipes for notifications) Disable the Back button (for games with your own menus)

💡 Useful tip: In Game Turbo, you can also set up the tactile recoil for virtual buttons if you still leave them on the screen, which will help to avoid accidental pressing – the buttons will vibrate when you touch them.

On Black Shark devices (such as Black Shark 5 Pro), Game Turbo is expanded to include the Physical Button Lock option, which completely disables the physical power and volume buttons during play, and is relevant for shooters where pressing the volume button can interrupt aiming.

3.Use of ADB to force curtain cover

If standard methods don’t work, you can resort to debugging over USB and ADB commands. This method is suitable for power users and allows you to completely disable the navigation bar and gestures in any game, even if it is not supported in Game Turbo.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*

This command compulsorily includes full-screen mode for all applications.

adb shell settings put global policy_control null

⚠️ Warning: Once this command is applied, the navigation bar will be hidden in all applications, including system applications, and to return it, you will either need to cancel the command via the system. ADB, Some games (such as Honor of Kings) may conflict with this mode and close when you start.

For selective curtain cover only in games, use an alternative command:

adb shell am start -n com.miui.securitycenter/.cheetah.CheetahActivity

Then manually add games to the exclusion list in the AutoRun menu.

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If ADB does not recognize the device, install Mi PC Suite drivers or use Google USB Driver universal drivers. Mac/Linux may require additional customization of udev rules.

4 Modified firmware and Magisk modules

For users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed, advanced ways to hide the curtain are available. One of the most popular is the FullScreen Gestures module, which allows you to flexibly adjust the behavior of the navigation bar.

How to determine:

• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (instructions on the official Xiaomi website).
• 📱 Install custom Recovery (TWRP Or OrangeFox).
• 🔧 Please download Magisk (the latest version is from GitHub).
• 📦 In Magisk Manager, install FullScreen Gestures or Hide NavBar.
• 🔄 Reboot the device and configure the curtain cover in the module menu.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎛️ Flexible setup: you can only hide the curtain in games or globally.
• 🛡️ There is no risk of blocking your Mi Account (unlike unofficial firmware).
• 🔄 Easy rollback of changes through Magisk.

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware and modules will void warranty and may cause a brick device. RAM Expansion (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro) some modules may conflict with the virtual memory function.

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Using Magisk modules is the most reliable way to hide the curtain forever, but requires unlocking the bootloader and technical skills.

5. Specifics for Black Shark gaming smartphones

Black Shark devices (such as Black Shark 6 Pro or Black Shark 5 RS) have a unique proprietary JoyUI shell, where the curtain is implemented differently than in the standard MIUI.

How to remove the curtain on Black Shark:

• 🎮 Launch Shark Space (Game Launcher).
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Game settings → Screen.
• 🖥️ Activate: Full-screen mode without frames Block physical buttons Disable notification panel
• 🔄 Save the settings and restart the game.

Black Shark also has Magic Press, a virtual button that can be placed anywhere on the screen, which allows you to replace the standard navigation bar with custom elements that do not interfere with gameplay.

💡 Useful tip: Black Shark 6 Pro and later have Esports Mode modes that automatically optimize performance and hide all system interface elements when running supported games (e.g. League of Legends: Wild Rift or Free Fire).

Alternative methods: third-party applications and workarounds

If none of the above methods worked, you can use third-party utilities, but beware: many apps from Google Play require access service or root permissions, which can be a security threat.

Verified annexes:

⚠️ Note: Applications without root (such as Nacho Notch) may conflict with MIUI Optimizations is a system process that is responsible for the stability of the shell. If after installing such software, the smartphone begins to brake or overheat, delete the application and clear the cache in Settings. → Annexes → Application management.

For devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra) can use the trick with the blur of the navigation panel:

1. Set wallpaper with a dark lower edge (for example, a gradient from black to transparent).
2. In Settings → Display → Full-screen mode, select Transparent Navigation Panel.
3. In games, virtual buttons will merge with the background, visually “disappearing”.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after you've applied all the instructions, you're going to see some common errors.

Problem 1: The curtain is hiding, but the notification swipes are still working.

Solution: In Game Turbo, activate the Block Notifications option or use the ADB command:

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.status=*

Problem 2: After the curtain is hidden, the back gestures do not work.

Solution: In Settings → Display → Full-screen mode, select Gestures in full-screen mode and set up the swipe from the edge of the screen.

Problem 3: On the POCO F4 GT or Redmi K60 Pro, the curtain appears again after the reboot.

Solution: It's a bug MIUI 14 for devices with 2K-Update the firmware to the latest version or roll back to the latest version. MIUI 13 via Mi Flash Tool.

Problem 4: In games with own menus (such as Minecraft), the Back button doesn’t work.

Solution: In Game Turbo, turn off the Block Back button or use the virtual button in Shark Space (for Black Shark).

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If neither method worked, check if the antivirus (e.g. Mi Security) blocks system setting changes. Add ADB and the apps used to the exceptions.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions