How to hide the curtain on Xiaomi when playing: a complete guide with the settings of MIUI and HyperOS

The navigation bar and drop-down notification curtain on Xiaomi often interfere with games: accidental touches lead to the collapse of the application, loss of control or even loss at critical moments. AMOLED-In this article, all the working methods of concealing the curtain, including hidden settings, are used in screens and thin frames where the control gestures occupy precious space. MIUI, Full-screen display modes and even solutions for HyperOS (new firmware from Xiaomi).

Complicating the problem is that the manufacturer does not always provide obvious options for gamers. For example, in the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5, the standard Game Turbo mode does not block the curtain completely, but only minimizes it. We tested all methods on current models (2022-2026) and identified those that work stably without root rights.

If you play PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact or Call of Duty: Mobile, even a minimal touch of the edges of the screen can cost you the match. Below are solutions from simple (built-in features) to advanced (using ADB).

1. Enabling the "Full screen display" mode in the MIUI settings

The safest and most official way is to activate the hidden full-screen option, which is available on all devices with MIUI 12 and later, including HyperOS.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Full-screen display (on some models, the item is called the screen size).
3. Activate Hide Notches (if any) and enable Screen Extension for Apps.
4. In the list of applications, find your game (for example, Genshin Impact) and turn on full-screen mode for it.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) After activating this mode, the interface elements in the game may disappear.

This method does not block the notification curtain completely, but removes the navigation bar, reducing the risk of accidental touches.

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2.Use of Game Turbo to block gestures

Game Turbo is Xiaomi’s proprietary game optimization mode, which not only speeds up performance, but also allows you to block system gestures.

How to set up:

1. Start the game, then swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Game Turbo panel (a game controller icon).
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ Settings in the panel.
3. Choose Sign Blocking (or Touch Banning on new versions).
4. Activate the option to Block the notification curtain and Block the navigation bar.

On HyperOS, the path may differ: Settings → Special features → Game acceleration → Touch Lock.

⚠️ Note: In some games (for example, Honor of Kings), Game Turbo may conflict with anticheats. If the game starts to lag, turn off the mode in the settings.

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3. Disconnecting the curtain through ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to deep-tube the system, which works on all versions of MIUI and HyperOS, but requires a PC connection.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB Tools and execute command: adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*
4. To reverse the changes, use: adb shell settings put global policy_control null

This command is forced to enable full-screen mode for all applications, including games, and the notification curtain will be completely hidden, but you can only return it through re-entering. ADB-command-and-reset.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 11) this command can cause bugs with the keyboard display.

4. Third-party applications for blocking the curtain

If you don't want to mess around with the system settings, you can use specialized utilities. We tested 3 applications that work consistently on Xiaomi:

• 🎮 Game Tools is the official app from Xiaomi (available in GetApps) that allows you to block notifications and gestures for specific games.
• 🔒 NoAccidentalTouch – blocks touches on the edges of the screen, suitable for games with virtual joysticks (for example, Free Fire).
• 📱 Nacho Notch – hides cutouts and curtains, but requires root rights on new versions of Android.

How to set up Game Tools:

1. Download the app from GetApps (Xiaomi store).
2. Open it and add your game to the list.
3. Enable the options of Notification Block and Gesture Block.
4. Start the game through Game Tools (not directly!).

⚠️ Note: Apps like Nacho Notch can conflict with HyperOS and cause reboots. Check your model's reviews before installing.

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If the game is not added to Game Tools, try clearing the app's cache in your phone's settings. Sometimes reinstalling the game helps.

5 Manually disabling gestures in system settings

On devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS, you can turn off navigation gestures globally, but it will affect the entire interface, which is suitable if you are willing to sacrifice convenience for games.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Display.
2. Select Navigation buttons (or System Navigation on HyperOS).
3. Switch from Gesture to Buttons (reboot required).
4. Return to Settings → Notifications and Status bar and turn off the gesture to curtain notifications.

After that, the curtain will only open when you hold two fingers from the top edge, and in games, random touches with one finger will stop folding the application.

The downside is that when you go back to gestures, you have to reconfigure your usual movements, and some apps (like TikTok) may not work properly with the button navigation.

6. Special settings for HyperOS (2026)

HyperOS is Xiaomi’s new firmware, replacing MIUI in 2026, and it has changed the way it locks the curtain, but it also has new features.

What has changed in HyperOS:

• 🔄 Dynamic lock: The curtain automatically hides in full-screen apps (but not in all games).
• 🎛️ Advanced gesture settings: you can configure touch zones for each application separately.
• ⚙️ Game Turbo integration: Curtain locking now works more stable, but requires manual switching on for every game.

How to set up on HyperOS:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Special Access → Game mode.
2. Add your game to the list and activate System Gesture Blocking.
3. For fine-tuning, go to Settings → Display → Full-screen apps and select Manual Customization for your game.

On Xiaomi 14 and POCO X6 HyperOS Pro works better than HyperOS ADB-commands, as it does not require a connection to the PC.

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On HyperOS, blocking the curtain through the Game Turbo has become more reliable, but for some games (for example, emulators) it is still required. ADB-team.

7. Alternative solutions: physical touch blocking

If software methods don’t work, you can go for a trick and physically lock the edges of the screen, which is true for devices with curved displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Mix Fold 3), where random touches occur more often.

Methods of physical blocking:

• 🧲 Magnetic frames: special stickers on the edges of the screen that do not interfere with gameplay, but block touches (sold on AliExpress).
• 📏 Side covers: Some gamer cases (such as those from Spigen) have protruding edges to prevent accidental pressing.
• ✏️ Transparent film with cutouts: you can order an individual film that covers only sign areas.

⚠️ Attention: Physical locking may interfere with swipes in the system interface.Before buying accessories, check compatibility with your model.

Scotch can be used for a temporary solution (carefully!), but this is fraught with traces on the oleophobic screen cover.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users have trouble removing the curtain, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Is the firmware updated to the latest version (in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔄 Does the lock conflict with other applications (e.g. Second Space or Dual Apps).
• 🛠️ Is there any damage to the screen sensor (test: Settings) → The phone. → Diagnostics → Touch test).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions