Notifications curtain on Xiaomi as on iPhone: a complete guide to setting up

Why the curtain on Xiaomi is not like the iPhone and can it be fixed?

Xiaomi users who have switched from the iPhone often face disappointment: the notification curtain on MIUI works differently than on iOS. On the iPhone, all notifications are grouped by application, swipes open different panels, and widgets are integrated directly into the curtain. On Xiaomi, the default is chaos: notifications and quick settings are mixed, there is no clear hierarchy, and widgets are put on a separate screen.

The good news is that starting with MIUI 12.5+ You can set the curtain almost to the copy of iOS - with a grouping of notifications, a separate panel of quick settings and even animations similar to iOS 16/17. Bad – for this you will have to dig into hidden settings, install third-party themes or use ADB-In this article, we'll look at all the ways, from simple to advanced, with the Redmi Note in mind. 12, POCO X5, Mi 13 and other models 2022–2026 year-end.

Before you start, check the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If you have a version older than MIUI 12, some features may not be available – update the firmware through Settings → System Update.

Method 1: Configure the curtain through standard MIUI parameters

The safest method is to use built-in options, which does not require superuser rights and is suitable for MIUI 13/14/15.

Open Settings → Notifications and Status String → Status String and follow the following steps:

• 📱 Separate notifications and quick settings: turn on the option “Separate notification bar”. Now the swipe down on the right displays notifications, on the left – quick settings (like on the iPhone).
• 🔄 Grouping notifications: activate “Group notifications by app.” Now messages from WhatsApp or Telegram will be stacked in stacks, like in iOS.
• 🎨 Transparency of the curtain: in the section “Style of the notification panel” select “Transparent” or “Blurred” – this will bring the view closer to the iPhone.
• 🔔 Priority of notifications: in Settings → Annexes → Notification management mark important apps (such as Calls or Messages) as “Priority” so they are displayed first.

Limitation of method: Even after these curtain settings, Xiaomi won't become identical to iOS.For example, widgets will still be on a separate screen, and animations remain "android." For deeper customization, read on.

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If swipes don't work properly after splitting the panels, restart your phone. Sometimes MIUI resets the settings after the update - check them again.

Method 2: Install themes with iOS design

MIUI has an official theme store (Themes → Online Themes) where you can find styles for iPhones.

• 🌙 iOS Dark Mode – a dark theme with icons and curtains that mimic iOS 15.
• ☀️ iOS Light – a light analogue with a blurred background of notifications.
• 🔄 iOS 16 Style – includes animations and grouping notifications by type of iPhone.
• 🎯 Minimal iOS – a simplified version without unnecessary elements.

How to determine:

1. Open the Themes app (if not, download it from Google Play).
2. In the search, type “iOS” or “iPhone”.
3. Select your favorite theme and click “Apply”.
4. Restart your phone – some items (like Quick Settings icons) will only be updated after the reboot.

Importantly, the themes change the visual part, not the logic of the work, for example, widgets will still remain on a separate screen, and swipes may work differently than on an iPhone.

Method 3: ADB-deep-customization

For advanced users, there is a way to change the behavior of the curtain through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

• 🔧 Disable unnecessary items (e.g., ads in the curtain on Redmi).
• 📱 Change the order of swipes (for example, swipe left to clear notifications).
• 🔄 Set up notifications by date or priority.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and execute the commands:

adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 1 # Includes pop-up notifications as on iPhone


adb shell settings put global notification_shade_long_press_speed 0 # Accelerates animation curtains




adb shell pm grant com.miui.home android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS # Allows you to change system settings

To reverse the changes, use:

adb shell settings delete global heads_up_notifications_enabled

⚠️ Attention: Wrong ADB-Teams can lead to disruptions in work MIUI. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

Curtain comparison: Xiaomi vs iPhone (table)

To understand what is missing in MIUI, compare the key elements:

As you can see from the table, the main differences are in the integration of widgets and animations. It is impossible to completely replicate iOS on Xiaomi, but you can get closer to 80-90%.

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If you’re critically important widgets in the curtain (like on your iPhone), consider installing a Nova Launcher launcher with a TeslaUnread plugin – this will partially solve the problem.

Hidden curtain chips on Xiaomi that you didn’t know about

Even without customization, MIUI has some useful features that many don’t use:

• 📌 Notifications: Swipe the notification to the left and click on "Pullet" and it will always be displayed first.
• 🔇 Do not disturb mode according to schedule: in Settings → Notifications → Don’t disturb setting up automatic notifications off at night.
• 🔍 Search by notifications: pull the curtain down and type the text in the search bar – will find notifications with keywords.
• 🎵 Fast music control: if a track is playing, a mini player will appear in the curtain. Click on it to unfold.

Another hidden possibility is a double swipe, which, if you swipe down the curtain twice, will be completely revealed (like an iPhone swipe at the top corner), which doesn't work on all models, but check with your Xiaomi.

For owners of POCO F4/F5 and Redmi K50/K60, the Game Turbo option is available in the curtain, which appears when the game application is launched, and allows you to quickly turn on performance mode or block notifications.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you set up the curtains for the iPhone, users encounter typical errors.

⚠️ Warning: If the quick settings icons (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) are missing after installing the iOS theme, reset the theme to standard and apply it again. MIUI 14, which is being fixed by the reboot.

Problem 1: Notifications are not grouped.

Decision:

1. Check if the grouping is included in Settings → Notifications → Additional → Notification Grouping.
2. Update the firmware - in MIUI 13.0.6+ the bug with the grouping has been fixed.
3. For individual apps (such as VK or Instagram), you may need to allow manual notifications.

Problem 2: The curtain slows down after installing the theme.

Decision:

• 🧹 Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🚫 If the theme is from an unverified source, remove it – it may contain viruses.

Problem 3: Swipes for splitting panels do not work.

Decision:

This is a common error on the POCO M4/M5 and Redmi 10A.

1. MIUI version (must be at least 12.5).
2. Updates for the System Launcher in Google Play.
3. If nothing helps, reset the curtain settings to standard and set it up again.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions