How to return the control center to Xiaomi: from simple ways to ADB

The notification panel (control center) on Xiaomi smartphones is a key element of the MIUI and HyperOS interface that allows you to quickly manage Wi-Fi, brightness, sound and other functions. But sometimes users face a problem: the control center suddenly disappears after an update, a system failure or improper actions with settings, 80% of the time this is solved in 2-3 minutes without complex manipulation.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways of returning the notification panel, from basic (reboot, check gestures) to advanced (ADB commands, reset settings). Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for different versions of the firmware: MIUI 12-14 and the new HyperOS, where the logic of the control center has changed. If your Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi lost the panel, follow the instructions in order, starting with the simplest method.

Reset and basic checks

Before diving into the settings, perform basic actions that solve the problem in 30% of cases:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone. Press the power button, select Reboot, and wait until it's fully powered.
• 📱 Check your gestures. MIUI 13+ and HyperOS notification panel may not open due to conflict with navigation settings. Swipe top-down from top-right (for notification panel) and left (for fast switches).
• 🔍 Make sure the bar is not hidden. Some firmwares have the option to "Hide the notification bar" in game or full-screen mode. Try logging out of all apps to the home screen.

If the panel never appeared after the reboot, move to the next section. On devices with HyperOS (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13), additional gesture adjustments may be required after the update - read more about this below.

2. Set up the notification panel in the system menu

In most cases, the control center disappears because of an accidental change in settings.

1. Open Settings → Notifications and Status bar.
2. Tap on the Notification Panel (or the Control Center in HyperOS).
3. Make sure the Show Notifications Panel switch is active (slider in the "On" position).
4. Check the Notification Panel Style section – select Standard or Classic (on the MIUI 14 may be an option New style).

On HyperOS, the path may be different: Settings → Screen → Notification Panel. Here also check the Gesture settings for the notification panel – they should be enabled.

Open "Settings" → Notifications and status bar"|Activate the switch "Show notification panel"|Choose the style "Standard" or "Classic"|Check the swipe gestures from above-->

If the menu does not include the Notification Panel, this may mean:

• 📱 You have custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) where the logic of the work is different.
• 🔧 System files have failed (reset or flashing).
• 🛠️ The device activated mode for children or guest profile, where the panel is disabled by default.

3. Resetting the settings of the notification panel

If the panel doesn't return after checking the settings, try resetting it to factory settings. This won't affect your data (photos, apps), but will return the standard location of the switches and widgets.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) Select Show System Processes.
3. Find System UI (or MIUI System UI) in the list and tap it.
4. Select Warehouse → Clear the data and confirm the action.
5. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: After this procedure, all widgets on the home screen, wallpaper and some interface settings will be reset.

On HyperOS, the path may be different: Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Reset interface settings. If the panel does not appear after the reset, move to the next method.

4. Recovery through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods have failed and the notification bar is still missing, you can try to restore it via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that is suitable for users who previously enabled USB Debugging.

Procedure:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-cable (original to avoid connection problems).
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.full=*

This command resets immersive mode policies that can block the notification bar. Once you type in, restart the device.

If the problem is not solved, try an alternative command:

adb shell cmd statusbar expand-notifications

It forcibly deploys the notification panel, and if it comes back and disappears again, the system files are a problem, and you need to flash it.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB The wrong commands can cause the system to crash. If you're not sure what you're doing, skip this section and move on to resetting your settings.

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Before working with ADB, install the official Xiaomi drivers for your model, which can be downloaded from MIUI Download under the Tools section.

5. Reset to factory settings

If none of the previous methods worked, the last resort is a complete reset, which will delete all data from the device, so first:

• 📱 Make a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
• 🔐 Remember or write down the Mi Account details (login and password), as after the reset, authorization will be required.
• 📎 Save important files (photos, documents) to your PC or cloud.

Resetting instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (or Delete all data).
3. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code.
4. Wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After the reset, the device will restart in a factory state. In the initial setup phase, check the notification panel. If the problem persists, this indicates a hardware failure (such as sensor damage) or incorrect firmware.

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Factory resets are the last chance to return the notification bar without flashing it, and if the problem persists, the cause goes deeper: damaged system files or hardware malfunctions.

6. Features for HyperOS and new Xiaomi models

In HyperOS (which replaced MIUI in 2026), the logic of the control center has changed: If you have a Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 or another HyperOS model, consider the following nuances:

HyperOS also adds a Smart Panel feature that can conflict with the classic Control Center to disable it:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Smart panel.
2. Deactivate the switch Show the smart panel.
3. Reset the device.

7. Hardware reasons and when to contact the service

If you tried all the methods, but the notification bar never appeared, the problem may lie in:

• 🛠️ Damage to the touch layer (especially if the smartphone fell or came into contact with water), in which case, swipes from top to bottom are not recorded by the system.
• 🔧 Display plume faults (frequent issue after screen replacement in unofficial services).
• 📱 Display controller failure (requires diagnostics on specialized equipment).

How to check for hardware malfunction:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and try opening the notification panel through ADB with the adb shell input swipe 500 0 500 1000 (emulates a top-down swipe). If the panel opens, the sensor is a problem.
2. Run the Sensor Test through the Engineering Menu (type ##6484## or ##4636##). Check if the top of the screen responds to touch.

If the tests confirmed a hardware malfunction, contact the service center Xiaomi. the average cost of repairing the sensor or plume – from 3000 to 8 000 rubles (depending on the model).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's control center