How to turn on or hide bangs on Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI 14/15

You just bought a new Xiaomi smartphone with a modern design and found that the screen has a characteristic notch — the so-called “bangs”? In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to work with bangs on Redmi devices, POCO and Mi running MIUI 14/15, including concealment, customization and solving typical problems.

The term “bangs” among Xiaomi users is firmly entrenched behind the cutout at the top of the screen, where the front camera and sensors are located, and the manufacturer officially calls this zone “drop-shaped cutout” or “cutout under the screen”, but the essence remains the same: part of the display is physically missing, and the system must correctly handle the display of content in this area. MIUI 12.5 Xiaomi gives users the choice of showing the bangs as they are, hiding them software or even “painting” black stripes on the sides – but not all of these options are available on all models.

If you find that the bangs on your Xiaomi do not appear at all (for example, after updating the firmware) or does not work correctly, this is not a reason for panic. In 90% of cases, the problem is solved through standard system settings, without the need to root or install custom firmware. Next, we will take a closer look at all available methods, including hidden functions. MIUI, Which many users don’t even know about.

What is a “bang” on Xiaomi and why it is set up

Before we get to the practical steps, let’s get to the terminology and purpose of this feature: the bang (cutout) on Xiaomi smartphones is the area at the top of the screen where:

• 📷 Front camera (selfie camera)
• 🔦 Light sensor (for automatic brightness control)
• 📞 Speaker for conversations (in some models)
• 👁️ Infrared proximity sensor (turns off the screen during a call)

Depending on the model of your device, the cutout may have different shapes:

• 🟢 A drop-shaped (for example, Redmi Note 10, POCO X3) — round-shaped
• 🔺 Triangular (Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra) - wider at base
• │ Central opening (Redmi) K50, POCO F4) — camera
• 🞃 Wide cutout (old models like Mi 8) – occupies a significant part of the upper edge

Why would you need to adjust the bangs?

1. Aesthetics: someone the neckline seems ugly, and you want to hide it.
2. Useful screen area: Some apps (especially games) are not optimized for cutouts and can crop important information.
3. Display problems: after updating MIUI The scalp may disappear or start working incorrectly.
4. Customization: in MIUI There are options to change the color of the area around the cutout.

Method 1: Standard settings MIUI bang-handle

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in system options available on most Xiaomi devices. MIUI 11 and newer. Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select Display Style or Full Screen Mode (the name may vary depending on the version). MIUI).
4. Slip on the option Screencut or Cutout Area.

In this menu you will see several options for display:

If there is no cutout item on your menu, it could mean:

• 📱 You have a model without a physical notch (for example, Xiaomi Mix 4 with a subscreen camera).
• 🔄 Your version. MIUI outdated - an update is required.
• 🔧 The manufacturer has disabled this option for your regional firmware.

Make sure the latest version is installed on your smartphone. MIUI|

Check if the settings are hidden due to child mode|

Restart the device if options are not displayed|

Backup important data in case of a failure-->

Method 2: Activate bangs through the developer (for experienced users)

If standard settings don't work, you can try turning the bangs on or off through developer mode, a method that requires caution, as improper actions can cause interface malfunctions.

Here's how to do it:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → Find the version. MIUI And you tap it 7 times in a row, and you'll see a notification that you've become a developer!.

For developers

Full screen mode

Force full-screen display

Forced full-screen mode

All applications

Reset the device.

This method forces the system to ignore the physical cutout, stretching the image to the full screen, but be prepared for the following:

• 🎮 In games, part of the interface can be hidden behind the cutout.
• 📱 Some controls (such as the battery indicator) will be blocked.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI settings may reset.

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If after activating full-screen mode bangs disappeared, but the top notification panel became invisible - go back to the developer settings and turn off the option to Hide the cutout in full-screen mode (if any).

For models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 12 or Xiao) POCO F4 GT) In developer mode, you can have the option of coloring the cutout area, making it transparent or adjusting it to the color of the wallpaper, which visually dissolves the bangs, making it less noticeable.

Method 3: Using third-party customization apps

If embedded facilities MIUI You don't like it, you can turn to third-party solutions. There are several proven applications that allow you to flexibly customize the display of bangs:

1. Nacho Notch

One of the most popular cutout management apps, it supports:

• 🖌️ Hiding bangs with black stripes.
• 🎨 Change in color of the cutout area.
• 🔄 Automatic concealment in certain applications.

The application requires permission to Overlay over other windows (enabled in the security settings), you can download it from Google Play or through APKMirror for regions where it is blocked.

2. Full Screen Immersive Mode

A more advanced tool that not only controls bangs, but also hides the bottom navigation bar, and is especially useful for gamers because it supports:

• 🎮 Hiding the cutout in games (for example, in the PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty).
• 📱 Gestures for fast on/off full screen mode.
• 🔧 Set up exceptions for individual applications.

Both apps are root-free, but may conflict with some versions. MIUI. Before installation is recommended:

⚠️ Attention: Some applications for customizing bangs can cause the screen to blink or the interface to freeze on devices with MIUI 14+. Before using, create a restore point in the Settings menu → System system → Backup.

Problem Solving: The bangs are not switched on or are not working properly

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that the bangs on Xiaomi:

• 🚫 It does not appear at all (the screen looks cut off from above).
• 🔄 Always blinking or twitching.
• 🎨 It has the wrong color (for example, gray instead of black).
• 📱 Interfering with the operation of some applications.

Let’s look at the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

1.Bashing missing after update MIUI

This is one of the most common problems, and once you have a new firmware version installed, the system can reset the display settings.

1. Check if the full screen mode is disabled in Settings → Screen. → Full screen mode.
2. If the item is missing, reset the screen settings (see spoiler above).
3. Update the firmware again through Settings → The phone. → Update the system (sometimes it helps to re-install the same version).

2. The brow interferes with games or applications

Many games (especially older ones) are not optimized for cutouts.

• 🎮 Enable the internal setting of "full screen mode" or "hide cutouts" (if any) in the game).
• 🖥️ Use the Game Turbo (built-in) MIUI app for gamers) – there is an option to adapt the screen.
• 🔧 Set up exceptions in Nacho Notch or similar programs.

3. The color of the bangs does not match the wallpaper.

Nana AMOLED-In the screens, the area around the cutout may look unaesthetic if it doesn't match the background:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen. → Display style → Color of the cutout area.
2. Choose the car (the color will adjust to the wallpaper) or install manually.
3. If there is no option, try changing the wallpaper to dark (black bangs are less noticeable).

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On devices with LCD-The area of the bangles will always be black, you can't change the color of the bangs in software. It's a hardware limitation, not a firmware limitation.

Features of setting bangs on popular Xiaomi models

Despite the fact that all Xiaomi smartphones are running MIUI, The banging settings may vary depending on the model. Let's look at the nuances for the most common devices:

Redmi Note 11 / POCO X4 Pro

These models have a drop-shaped cutout and support all standard options. MIUI You can also use the screen settings to blur the edges of the cutout, which makes the transition smoother.

Xiaomi 12 / 12 Pro

Flagships with AMOLED-And there's a central hole for the camera, and here the bangs are adjusted through the:

• Settings → Always on screen. → Cutting style.
• The color of the background of the cutout allows you to make it transparent.

These models also feature Dynamic Color Change when the bangs are adjusted to the content on the screen (for example, in video or games).

POCO F3 / F4 GT

Devices with a small central notch and a high refresh rate of the screen.

• When activating full-screen mode in games may fall FPS — Turn it off in Game Turbo Settings.
• The color of the bangs changes only when the Dark Mode is turned on.

Redmi 10 / 10A

Budget models with a wide cutout and LCD-I'm not sure what to do:

• The Hide Notch option adds black stripes, but does not remove it completely.
• When watching video in landscape mode, bangs can “eat” part of the picture – use a player with support for zooming (for example, VLC).

What to do if nothing helps: radical methods

If all of these methods have failed and the bangs are still not working properly, you can try more serious measures. Remember: these methods require experience and can lead to loss of warranty or unstable operation of the device.

1. Resetting settings to factory

Sometimes the problem is a conflict of system parameters.

1. Make a backup of the data through Settings → System → Backup.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.

After rebooting, the bangs should be displayed in standard mode.

Installation of custom firmware

If the problem is regional firmware (e.g. Xiaomi for the Chinese market), you can install a global or European version. MIUI. For that:

• Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
• Install firmware via Fastboot or Recovery (instructions are available on the forum) XDA Developers).

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial firmware will void the warranty and may result in a device being blocked if the procedure is broken!

3. Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones only)

On some devices, the bangs are controlled by settings in the build.prop file. To change its behavior:

1. Get root rights (for example, through Magisk).
2. Open /system/build.prop file in a text editor (e.g. Root Explorer).
3. Find ro.miui.notch and change it to 1 (enable) or 0 (disable).
4. Save the file and restart the device.

List of possible parameters:

ro.miui.notch = 1 # bangs included


ro.miui.notch = 0 # bangs off (may cause display problems)




ro.miui.notch_style = 0 # standard view




ro.miui.notch_style = 1 # Black stripe cover

FAQ: Frequent questions about the bangs on Xiaomi