If you own a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone based on MIUI, you’ve probably noticed that the standard notification panel offers a limited set of fast switches – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight, etc. But what if you need to quickly turn on Mode in an airplane, switch DND or activate Game Turbo without deep dives into the settings?
This tool allows you to customize the notification bar by adding controls that are not available by default. For example, you can put a NFS switch, a brightness regulator in 1% increments, a Scrolling button or even managing Dual Applications. However, not everyone knows about its existence, the feature is often hidden in the developer or requires activation through ADB. In this article, we will discuss what SystemUI Controls on Xiaomi, how to turn it on on different versions of MIUI (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS), and what hidden chips it opens.
What is SystemUI Controls and Why You Need It
SystemUI Controls is an advanced MIUI configuration module that allows you to add custom controls to the notification panel that are not available in the basic configuration. It is essentially an analogue of SystemUI Tuner from pure Android, but adapted to the Xiaomi brand shell.
Main features of the function:
- 🔄 Adding hidden switches: for example, Read Mode, Ultra-Battery Savings, or Orientation Lock.
- 📱 Dual Application Management: Quick Launch of Clone Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) Right from the Curtain.
- 🔍 Fine brightness adjustment: 1% adjustment step instead of the standard 5-10%.
- 🎮 Game chips: activate Game Turbo, disable notifications for games, enable 4D-vibration.
- 🔒 Quick Actions for Security: Blocking SIM-Cards, Enabling Private Mode.
Why does it matter? The standard MIUI panel is limited to 9-12 switches, and even there, many useful functions are hidden, for example, to turn on Mode on an airplane with only cellular shutdown (leaving Wi-Fi), you have to go into settings. With SystemUI Controls, this is done in one tap.
⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially global ones) may not have a function or may not work well. MIUI In Settings → The phone.
How to enable SystemUI Controls on Xiaomi: 3 working ways
Depending on the MIUI version and the smartphone model (Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5, etc.), the activation methods may differ. We will look at all current methods, including options for HyperOS (the new shell from Xiaomi).
Method 1: Hidden menu (for MIUI 12-14)
On most devices, the function is hidden, but it can be enabled without ADB:
- Open the Settings. → The phone.
- Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version until the notification “You are a developer!” appears.
- Return to the main settings menu and go to Additional → For developers.
- Find SystemUI Controls (or SystemUI Configure) and activate it.
- Reboot your smartphone.
After the reboot, a new icon will appear in the notification panel ⚙️ (gear) - tap it to open the switch settings menu.
Method 2: ADB (for all versions of MIUI and HyperOS)
If there is no hidden menu, use it. ADB-This is a universal method that works even on Xiaomi 14 with HyperOS:
Install the drivers. ADB PC-only|Put the debugging on. USB developer-setting|Connect the phone to the computer|Open the command line in the folder with adb-->
adb shell settings put global sysui_controls_enabled 1After you execute the command, restart the device. If the function does not appear, try an alternative command:
adb shell am start -n com.android.systemui/.tuner.TunerActivityMethod 3: Through the Magisk module (for rooted devices)
If you have root access, install the SystemUI Tuner module from the Magisk repository:
- Download the module here (see MIUI SystemUI Tuner).
- Install it through Magisk Manager.
- Reboot the phone.
After installation in the curtain, a new section with advanced settings will appear.
What switches can be added to the notification panel
Once you activate SystemUI Controls, you will have access to dozens of hidden switches, which vary depending on the smartphone model and the MIUI version, but here are the most useful ones:
| Category | Switcher | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Modem mode | Quickly turn on the Wi-Fi access point |
| Sound. | monosound | Combining stereo sound into one channel (useful for hearing problems) |
| Display. | Color mode | Switching between sRGB, Saturated and Auto |
| Battery | Ultra-savings | Activation of the mode with disabling background processes |
| Games | Game Turbo | Optimizing Performance for Games |
The full list depends on the firmware. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro available:
- 🔋 Fast charging (offline to save battery).
- 📡 5G/4G (forced switching).
- 🔒 Lockdown SIM (fast-make-off card PIN-code).
- 📱 Double applications (launching a clone of the messenger).
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If the switch is not on the list, try updating your firmware to the latest version of MIUI – more options are added to new builds.
How to Set Up and Organize Switches
Once you activate SystemUI Controls, you can not only add new elements, but also reorder them, group them, and even assign long presses for additional actions.
- Open the notification panel and tap the icon ⚙️ (Hold any switch for 2 seconds).
- In the menu that opens, select Edit.
- Drag the icons to change their order.
- To add new switches, click + and select from the list.
- To assign a long-press action, hold the icon and select Gesture Settings.
Example of useful combinations:
- 🔄 Long tap on Wi-Fi → Opening up a list of saved networks.
- 📱 Long press on Bluetooth → file-sending.
- 🔋 Long press on Battery Mode → Transition to Extended Energy Saving Settings.
⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO X5) post-refresh MIUI SystemUI Controls settings can be reset.
Problems and Errors with SystemUI Controls
Despite its usefulness, the function may not work as well, and here are the typical problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Switches do not appear after activation | Conflict with theme or launcher | Reset the theme to standard in Settings → Display → Themes |
| The settings app crashes out | An outdated version of MIUI | Update the firmware through Settings → Software Update |
| There is no item on the developer menu | The function is removed in the global firmware | Install the European or Chinese version of MIUI |
If no switches appear after activation via ADB, try:
- Clear SystemUI cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Show system-based → SystemUI.
- Execute command: adb shell pm grant com.android.systemui android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
- Restart the phone to Safe Mode and check the function.
What if SystemUI Controls disappeared after the update?
SystemUI Controls Alternatives for Xiaomi
If your device (Redmi 10, POCO M4 Pro, etc.) has no function or is not working properly, consider alternative ways to customize the notification panel:
- 📱 Power Shade: Allows you to add your own switches, but requires root or ADB.
- 🎨 Castom firmware: For example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS have SystemUI Tuner built-in.
If you don’t want to risk system stability, try home screen widgets. For example, Xiaomi’s Settings widget lets you quickly switch basic features.
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SystemUI Controls is the most flexible way to customize a curtain on Xiaomi, but if it’s not available, alternative apps can cover 80% of your needs.
Security and Risks in Using SystemUI Controls
Although the feature is built into MIUI, activating it via ADB or Magisk can lead to risks:
- 🛡️ Violation of warranty: if you use ADB or root, the service center may refuse repairs.
- 🔄 Unstable work: on some firmware, the function conflicts with SystemUI, causing reboots.
- 📱 Security vulnerabilities: changing system settings can open up malware gaps.
To minimize the risks:
- Before activating, make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup.
- Do not install untested Magisk modules.
- After setting up, turn off USB debugging in the developer menu.
⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), the feature may work differently than on devices with HyperOS. MIUI. Before experimenting, check the reviews on the forums (for example, 4PDA or XDA).