Modern smartphones, including the popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S, are moving away from the classic on-screen buttons, offering more intuitive gesture control instead. This navigation method allows you to use almost the entire display area for content, removing unnecessary elements of the interface and making interaction with the device more smooth. For many users, switching to swipes becomes a matter of habit, which significantly speeds up work with the MIUI operating system in the long run.
However, after buying a new gadget or updating the firmware, the settings can be reset to standard, returning three familiar buttons at the bottom of the screen. Enabling full gesture control on the Redmi Note 9S requires several sequential actions in the system menu. In this article, we will discuss each step in detail, explain the subtleties of the sensitivity setting and consider possible problems that you may encounter.
Understanding the logic of navigation is essential to making your smartphone comfortable, and we'll not only give you a "where to click" instruction, but also explain how to optimize the process for your personal preferences, so that you can use one finger as much as possible. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of advanced customization of your device.
Benefits of Guest Navigation in MIUI
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Redmi Note 9S
And also, the lack of static buttons frees up useful space. Apps that aren't customized to cutouts or just have important content at the bottom are now displayed correctly. The interface is getting cleaner, there's nothing distracting from watching videos or reading text. This is especially noticeable in horizontal mode.
⚠️ Attention: You may experience slight discomfort on the first switch, it takes 2 to 5 days for the brain to rebuild muscle memory and start using swipes automatically without thinking about movements.
Another important aspect is speed: swiping from the edge of the screen is often faster than aiming at a little back button. MIUI has advanced animations that visually connect the movement of the finger to the transition between windows, creating a sense of system integrity.
- 🚀 Increase the screen area for app content.
- 👆 More convenient control of one hand on large diagonals.
- 🎨 Modern and minimalist appearance of the interface.
- ⚡ Reduced time for basic navigation activities.
Where to find navigation settings in Redmi Note 9S
To activate the desired function, you need to go to the appropriate system settings section. The path to these may vary slightly depending on the version of the MIUI shell installed, but the logic remains the same. Open the Settings app on the home screen or in the notification curtain.
In the menu that opens, scroll down to the optional settings, and that's where you can find the settings for system behavior, language, date and time, and management. In some firmware versions, this may be simply called "Advanced Settings," but the functionality remains the same.
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If you can't find "Additional Settings," search inside the settings menu, type in the word "navigation" or "gestures" and the system will open the desired window.
Inside the Additional Settings section, look for Full-screen Display. In older versions of Android, this might have been called Navigation, but current Xiaomi builds use the term Full-screen Display. Clicking on this section will open a control option window.
| Parameter | Description | Impact on the system |
|---|---|---|
| Buttons | Three static buttons at the bottom. | Takes up screen space. |
| Gestures | Swipe management | Maximum area |
| Hiding | Removes the indicator strip | Total minimalism |
Step-by-step instructions for activating gestures
When you go to the Full Screen Display menu, you'll see two main options: Buttons and Gestures. The default might be the first option. To change that, just tap the mug or switch next to the Gesture inscription. The system will instantly apply the changes, and the three buttons at the bottom of the screen will disappear.
Instead of the buttons, you'll have a thin bar at the bottom of the display, which shows that the mode is activated. Now, to swipe back, you'll need to swipe from the left or right edge of the screen to the center. To access the desktop, swipe from the bottom up in the center. To open recent applications, swipe from the bottom up and hold your finger.
☑️ Verification of activation
And it's important to note that in the same menu, you often have the option to Hide the full-screen display indicator, so if you turn on this switch, the bar at the bottom will disappear completely, which will make the screen even cleaner, but you lose the visual landmark, the navigation will become completely hidden, and you have to remember where to swipe.
⚠️ Warning: If you hide the indicator, make sure you remember the swipe technique accurately.Advertent taps of the lower edge of the screen can lead to unexpected transitions between applications.
Once the mode is turned on, the system can offer a brief tutorial tour. Don't ignore it if you're a beginner. It shows motion animations. The Redmi Note 9S responds perfectly to touch, so calibration is usually not required.
Basic gestures and one finger control
Mastering basic movements is key to comfortable operation. Unlike buttons where the action is binary (push-let), here the trajectory is important. To go back (back) you need to swipe from the side of the screen (about the lower quarter of the height) towards the center. The swipe must be short and clear.
To access the home screen, you use a swipe from the bottom of the screen upwards, you need to move fast. If you swipe slowly and hold your finger at the top, you'll see the multitasking menu, and you can also swipe between windows with horizontal swipes.
There are additional gestures, for example, swiping down the center of the screen (if enabled in the settings) can lower the notification curtain. Double tapping on the off screen often wakes up the device. All these features make the smartphone more responsive. Control becomes a more natural extension of thought.
- ↩️ Swipe from edge to center - back.
- 🏠 Swipe from the bottom up - to the desktop.
- 📱 Swipe from bottom up with a delay - recent apps.
- 🔽 Swipe down the center - notification curtain (optional).
Sensitivity settings and additional options
Some versions of MIUI firmware for the Redmi Note 9S have fine-tuning the sensitivity of the edges of the screen, especially if you use a thick-edged protective glass or if the screen is not responding correctly, and you can find these settings by searching for the settings by typing in the "sensitivity" query.
You should also pay attention to One Hand Mode, which is different when you activate gestures, and swipe down the navigation bar (or a special button if you output it) zooms down to the top corner with your thumb, a feature that owners of devices with a 6.5 inch or more will appreciate.
Developer secrets
Don't forget to set up special features. If standard swipes are uncomfortable with your motor skills, in the section Additional → Special features you can configure alternative ways of controlling, although they can conflict with system gestures. Adapting the interface to yourself is the main advantage of Android.
Possible problems and solutions
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where gestures stop working or work incorrectly, most often after updating the system or installing “heavy” themes, if swipes are not recognized, the first thing to check is whether the Game or Do Not Disturb mode is turned on, which can block navigation in certain scenarios.
Another common problem is conflicting with memory cleaner apps or antiviruses that have overlays (screens over other windows). If you notice gestures sticking, try rebooting your device, which solves the problem of temporary system failures in 90% of cases.
⚠️ Note: If the problem persists after the reboot, check for system updates. Go to Settings → About the phone and click on the version MIUI. An outdated version of the software may contain bugs that have been fixed in newer builds.
In rare cases, resetting navigation settings helps, by temporarily switching to buttons, restarting the phone, and then turning on gestures again, and by force restarting the corresponding system module. The Redmi Note 9S has enough power to allow such operations to take place without delay.
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If gestures stop working after you install a specific theme or font, return the standard design. Third-party interface elements often disrupt the system navigation.