How to increase the status bar on Xiaomi Android smartphones: all ways

Why users want to change the status bar on Xiaomi and what it gives

The status bar (or notification bar) on Xiaomi smartphones is the top bar of the screen, where the icons of time, battery level, network signal and active notifications are displayed. By default, its height is fixed, but many users are faced with the fact that the standard size is too small: the text of time is barely read, the icons are merged, and the swipe down to deploy the panel requires accurate navigation.

The increase in the status bar solves several problems: improves readability of information, simplifies interaction with notifications and makes the design more ergonomic. For example, on Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5 models, after scaling the panel, users note that they no longer have to squint to see the percentage of battery charge or the name of the carrier. In addition, the changed size can be useful for people with visual disabilities or those who often use a smartphone in bright sunlight.

It is important to understand that changing the status bar does not equal changing the density of the screen (DPI) through the developer settings. The latter scales the ALL interface, including application icons and fonts, while adjusting the notification bar only affects only the top of the screen, which allows you to keep the rest of the system compact, avoiding the effect of a blurry or too large interface.

Method 1: Using hidden MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to activate the hidden MIUI shell settings. It works on most modern Xiaomi devices (including Redmi 10/11, POCO X4/X5, Mi 11/12) and does not require superuser rights. Importantly, before you start, check the version of MIUI in the Settings → About Phone section. The method was tested on versions of MIUI 13-14 (Android 12-14).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app and go to About Phone section.
• 🔍 Click 7-10 times in a row on the line Version MIUI, Notice: “You have become a developer!".
• ⚙️ Return to the main settings menu and open a new Developer section (usually located at the bottom of the list).
• 🔎 Scroll down and find the Minimum Status Bar Height option (or Status Bar Height in English firmware).
• ✏️ Change the value from 0 (default) to 24-36 (we recommend starting with 24 and gradually increasing).
• 🔄 Restart the device to make the changes effective.

The effect will be noticeable immediately after the reboot: the notification bar will become higher, and the elements inside it will be larger. If the icons or text look too large, reduce the value by 2-4 points. On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU), this parameter may not be available, in which case use alternative methods.

⚠️ Warning: Do not set a value above 48 – this may result in the notification bar overlaying the app display area, especially in games or programs with full-screen mode.

Method 2: Change through ADB (for power users)

If hidden settings are absent or do not give the desired result, you can use the command. ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and setting minimum ADB-drivers, but does not violate the warranty and does not require unlocking the bootloader.Suitable for all Xiaomi models based on Android 10 and newer.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools (or Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
2. Activate USB Debugging in the developer settings (see Method 1).
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and in the command line (terminal) do:

adb devices

Make sure the device is identified (should appear its serial number).

Next, enter a command to change the height of the status bar (for example, by 30 pixels):

adb shell settings put global status_bar_height 30

To return the standard value, use:

adb shell settings put global status_bar_height 0

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI through OTA setting ADB Save the command in a notebook so you can quickly apply it again.

Install Platform Tools on PC|

Enable debugging by USB on your smartphone |

Connect the phone with the original cable |

Check the detection of the device by the team `adb devices`-->

Method 3: Configure through third-party launchers (Nova, Hyperion)

If you don't want to mess with ADB or developer settings, the alternative is to use third-party launchers like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher, which allow you to customize not only the status bar, but other interface elements, and is suitable for users who want to globally change the appearance of the system.

How it works:

• 📲 Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
• 🔧 Go to the launcher settings: Nova Settings → Look & feel → Status Bar.
• 📏 Activate Force Status Bar Height and select Small to Extra Large.
• 🎨 Apply changes and restart the launcher (long press on the desktop) → Reload).

The advantage of this method is the ability to fine-tune: for example, in Nova Launcher you can separately scale notification icons and time text. However, note that the launcher will consume additional resources (about 50-100 MB of RAM), and some system notifications (for example, about low battery power) may not be displayed correctly.

Tip: If after changing the height of the notification panel, the operator icons or the NFC indicator are lost, try to disable the Hide status bar icons option in the launcher settings.

Method 4: Edit the build.prop file (requires root)

For advanced users who are ready to get root rights, the method of editing the system file build.prop is available.This allows you to change the pixel density (DPI) exclusively for the status bar without affecting the rest of the interface.The method works on all Xiaomi models, but requires an unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/build.prop and back up the file.
3. Open build.prop in the text editor and add the line: qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 ro.sf.lcd_density=440 (where 440 — current DPI Your device, you can find it in the settings → For developers → Minimum width).
4. Below add: ro.sf.status_bar_height=48 (significance 48 can be adjusted).
5. Save the file, set the rights to 644 (r-w-r--r---) and restart the device.

This method provides maximum flexibility, but has risks: improper editing build.prop can lead to bootloop.If the smartphone does not turn on after changes, restore the file backup via TWRP.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI China) build.prop editing can only work after the signature verification is disabled via Magisk Module Disable Flag Secure.

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Before editing build.prop, check it for syntax errors using an online validator (e.g., JSON Formatter in Prop File mode).

Method 5: Using the Xposed Framework (for older versions of MIUI)

If your smartphone runs MIUI 9-11 (Android 7-9), you can use the Xposed module called StatusBar Height Adjust, which is outdated for new devices, but remains relevant for owners of Redmi Note 5, Mi A2 or POCO F1.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Install Xposed Installer and activate the framework (root required).
• 🔍 Download StatusBar Height Adjust from Xposed repository.
• ⚙️ Go to the module settings and set the height in pixels (recommended 40-50).
• 🔄 Restart the device and check the result.

Xposed has the advantage of being able to fine-tune it without editing system files. However, newer versions of MIUI (12+) don’t work because of changes in Xiaomi’s security policy. Xposed can conflict with Magisk, so disable all other modules before installing.

Important: On Android 10 and later, Xposed has been replaced by LSposed (a module for Magisk), and there is a similar StatusBar Height module for it, but its functionality is limited.

Problems after changing the status line and their solution

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, users can experience side effects, and here are the most common ones and ways to eliminate them:

If the smartphone starts to slow down or overheat after the changes, return the standard settings and check the device for viruses - sometimes malicious applications spread under the guise of "tweakers" of the status string. Use Malwarebytes or the built-in MIUI Security scanner for diagnostics.

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Before experimenting with system files, always back up your device with TWRP or MIUI Backup, which will restore the device to work in 5-10 minutes.

FAQ: Frequent Questions on Setup Status Line on Xiaomi