How to expand the functionality of the notification curtain on Xiaomi Redmi: from basic settings to ADB-tweaks

Why Xiaomi Redmi Curtain is Defaulted and What to Do About It

The notification panel (or “curtain”) on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is not just a list of alerts, but a powerful device management tool. However, the manufacturer often hides some of the functions under the MIUI hood, leaving users only a basic set of switches. The reasons for this approach lie in the desire to simplify the interface for the mass consumer and avoid accidental changes in system parameters. But what if you need additional control tiles, gestures for quick access or even customization of the appearance?

In this article, we will analyze all available ways to expand the functionality of the curtain on Redmi - from standard settings. MIUI beforehand ADB-It is important to understand that the depth of customization depends on the firmware version and device model: for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+ s MIUI 14 supports more tweaks than Redmi 9A on MIUI 12.5 We'll take these nuances into account and provide solutions for different scenarios.

Before you make any changes, check your firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI. This will help you avoid conflicts when applying instructions. Also remember: some methods require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights (root), which can affect the warranty and security of the device.

Basic Curtain Settings: What Can Be Changed Without Root and ADB

Let's start with the simplest of them all: built-in MIUI capabilities that are available to all users without any manipulation, and even if you've never been through the settings, these options will help make the curtain more convenient:

• 🔄 Tile order: Drag icons in the curtain with your finger, for example, you can take the flashlight or the mode in the plane to the first place.
• ⚡ Quick Settings: Turn on the display of brightness and media player right in the curtain through Settings → Notification panel → Quick setups.
• 📱 Curtain separation: On some models (e.g. Redmi) K60) You can divide the panel into two parts: the top for notifications and the bottom for switches.
• 🌙 Dark Topic: Activate Dark Mode in Settings → Screen. → Dark theme so that the curtain does not blind your eyes at night.

Notice the hidden option “Show App Shortcuts” in the notification panel settings. If you turn it on, you’ll see icons of frequently used programs (like Google Pay or Mi Home) appear in the curtain, which will speed up access to them, but this mode can clutter the interface on small-screen devices (like Redmi 10C).

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially global versions) MIUI) There may be no option to separate the curtain, and it's not a bug, it's a localization feature, and then only firmware will help. EU-version MIUI use ADB.

Make a backup of settings in Settings → Additional → Backup

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Disable automatic system update in Settings → About phone → System update

Make sure the device has enough charge (minimum 50%)-->

Hidden Curtain Features: How to Include What’s Not on the Menu

MIUI hides a number of useful options that can be activated through engineering menu codes or secret combinations, which are not officially documented, but work on most Redmi devices (tested on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi K50i and Redmi 10 2022).

Here are the most useful ones:

The CPU temperature display feature is especially useful for Redmi owners with Snapdragon 8-series processors (such as the Redmi K60 Pro), which are prone to overheating under intense loads. However, remember: constant temperature monitoring can increase battery consumption by 2-5%.

ADB-Advanced Customization Teams

If the built-in options are not enough, help comes ADB-This method requires you to connect your smartphone to your computer, but it allows you to unlock functions that are not available through the GUI. ADB before root access - maintaining the warranty and less risk of "bricking" the device.

Here are the key commands to work with the curtain on Xiaomi Redmi:

# Enable display of battery temperature in curtain


adb shell settings put global show_battery_temp 1




Allow the number of lines in the curtain to be changed (maximum 9)



adb shell settings put global qs_panel_rows 3




Show hidden system tiles (e.g., "Developer Mode")



adb shell settings put global hidden_qs_tiles_enabled 1




Remove advertising from the curtain (does not work on all firmware)



adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution

After you execute the commands, restart the device. The most useful command for most users will be to change the number of lines (qs_panel_rows), It allows you to place more tiles without scrolling, like on the Redmi Note. 12 The Pro is displayed by default 4 The lines, and after the command is applied, they will be 6.

⚠️ Attention: Command pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution removes the system application responsible for advertising. On some firmware, this may cause Mi Video or Mi Browser to malfunction!

1. Is USB debugging enabled in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times on build number, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).

2. Are the latest versions of Platform Tools installed on PC?

3. Is the phone connected in file transfer mode (MTP), not just charging.-->

Third-party apps for curtain customization: what works on MIUI

If you need more flexibility than you can offer MIUI, Third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and the main rule when using them is to download programs only from the official Google Play store or trusted sources (for example, for example, download programs from the official Google Play store or trusted sources, XDA Developers. Here's the top.-5 Applications compatible with Xiaomi Redmi:

• 🎨 Power Shade: Allows you to completely redesign the curtain -- change colors, add your tiles, even create tabs. Works without root, but requires overlay permission.
• 🔧 QuickEdit: Quick Settings Editor with support for customizing icons and adding custom switches (for example, to run scripts).
• 🔄 Custom Quick Settings: Lightweight solution for changing the order of tiles and adding missing ones (for example, NFS or USB-debugging).
• 🌈 Shade Launcher: Replaces the standard curtain with a customized panel with support for themes and animations.
• 📱 MIUI Tweaks: A specialty app for Xiaomi devices that reveals hidden features MIUI, including additional tiles in the curtain.

The MIUI Tweaks feature is particularly prominent, because it not only adds new switches, but also allows you to customize gestures for the curtain, such as swiping down with two fingers to open the notification panel and one finger to quickly adjust, which is convenient on large devices like the Redmi K50 Ultra.

Important: Some applications (e.g. Power Shade) may conflict with MIUI system services, causing curtain hanging or increased battery consumption. If lags appear after installation, check the energy saving settings for the application in Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

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Third-party curtain customization apps are more stable on devices with unlocked bootloader. If you’re planning deep customization, consider unlocking (but be aware of the risks to warranty!).

Gestures and hot keys for curtain: how to speed up work

MIUI supports several hidden gestures to control the curtain, which greatly speed up interaction with the device. These combinations work on all modern Redmi (starting with the Redmi Note 8), but many users are unaware of them:

• 👆 Swipe down the left edge of the screen: Opens the notification bar (works even on a locked screen on some models).
• 👆👆 Double swipe down: Reveals full curtain with quick settings (saves one touch).
• 🔘 Tile retention: Most switches in the curtain support retention for quick transition to appropriate settings (e.g., Wi-Fi retention will open a list of networks).
• 🎵 Volume Tile Swipe: Quick switching between sound modes (calling/vibration/no sound).

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Redmi) K50 Pro or Redmi Note 12 Pro+) There is an additional trick: if you turn Always-on Display on in the screen settings, the curtain can be opened directly from the switched-off display swipe down the hours or notifications.

For advanced users, there is an option to assign additional gestures through ADB:

# Enable swipe down the right edge for quick settings


adb shell settings put system status_bar_swipe_right_action 1




Assign a double tap on the curtain to clear notifications



adb shell settings put system status_bar_double_tap_to_sleep 2

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9T) A double-touch gesture on the curtain may conflict with the system gesture of waking the screen. If the device begins to come out of sleep arbitrarily, cancel the command or reassign the action.

Solving problems: the curtain brakes, does not open or resets

Once the curtain has been customized, users often face typical problems like freezing, resetting or completely disappearing the notification panel, and 80 percent of these issues are solved without resetting the device.

1. Check conflicting apps: Open Settings → Apps → Application Management and sort programs by installation date. Remove recently added customization utilities.
2. Clear the system services cache: adb shell pm clear com.android.systemui This command will restart the MIUI interface without losing data.
3. Reset the curtain settings: adb shell settings delete global qs_panel_rows adb shell settings delete global hidden_qs_tiles_enabled
4. Check the integrity of system files: In the engineering menu (#4636##) select Test → System Integrity Check.

If the curtain is completely gone, ADB-Teams don't help, try a temporary safe mode:

1. Press the power button before the off menu appears.
2. Hold your finger on the option to turn off - a prompt will appear to go to safe mode.
3. In Safe Mode, remove suspicious apps and restart the device.

On Redmi with MediaTek processors (like Redmi 10C or Redmi 9A), sometimes resetting Launcher helps:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home

This team will return the standard MIUI launcher and restore the curtain, but reset the location of the icons on the desktop.

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If the problem occurred after the MIUI update, try to roll back to the previous version via Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three points → Select an update package. Download the desired firmware from the official Xiaomi website.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the customization of curtains on Xiaomi Redmi