How to turn Xiaomi into an iPhone: a complete guide to installing iOS themes on MIUI

Why Xiaomi users want an interface like an iPhone?

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones offer flexible customization options, but many users dream of a minimalist iOS design. The reasons range from habit to Apple’s ecosystem to a desire to stand out among Android devices. Fortunately, you can transform the Redmi, Poco or Mi interface into an iPhone style without root rights — enough of the right tools and settings.

In this article, we’ll discuss 3 key techniques: installing an iOS-like launcher, replacing icons and fonts, and fine-tuning animations and gestures. You’ll learn how to achieve visual identity with an iPhone 15 or iOS 17 while retaining all the benefits of Android — from widgets to free app installation. Importantly, some features may differ depending on the version of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 14 vs HyperOS).

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Smartphone model: not all themes support older devices (for example, Redmi Note 8 may not pull heavy launchers).
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: into MIUI 12-14 HyperOS and different paths to customize themes.
• 🔋 Battery charge: installing themes and launchers discharges the battery - connect charging.

Method 1: Installation of a launcher with an iOS interface

A launcher is an application that replaces the standard MIUI screen with an alternative interface.

• 📲 Lawnchair 2 (with iOS Icons plugin) – lightweight launcher with gesture support and adaptive icons.
• 🎨 iLauncher - a specialized launcher for iOS with animations of opening folders and dock panel as on the iPhone.
• ⚡ Nova Launcher + iOS 17 Icon Pack – flexible setting with the ability to fine-tune each element.

Step-by-step instructions for iLauncher:

1. Download iLauncher from Google Play (free version with ads).
2. Open the app and select the style of iOS 17 in the theme settings.
3. Go to Settings → Home Screen → Default Launcher and select iLauncher.
4. In the launcher settings, turn on: 🔹 Gestures (swipe up for search, like on iPhone). 🔹 Hiding the names of icons (for a pure view). 🔹 Dock panel with 4-5 icons (like the bottom of iOS).

Make a backup of the home screen|Close background annexes|Disable battery optimization for launcher|Check compatibility with MIUI-->

⚠️ Note: Launchers may conflict with system gestures MIUI. If swipes do not work after installation to return back, turn off gestures in Settings → Display. → Full screen gestures and use the navigation bar.

Method 2: Replace icons and fonts with iOS-style

Even with the launcher, standard MIUI icons give Android away. To achieve the full illusion of the iPhone, install the icon package and font:

Instructions for installing icons:

1. Download iOS 17 Icon Pack and open it.
2. Click Apply and select your launcher (like Nova Launcher).
3. In the launcher settings, enable Adaptive Icons and set the Squircle form (like on the iPhone).

For the San Francisco font:

1. Download the.ttf file with the font.
2. Go to Settings → Display → Font and select Local Font.
3. Install the file and apply the changes (reboot will be required).

For advanced users:

adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0.5


adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.5




adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.5

These commands (introduced through ADB) will speed animations up to iOS level. Attention: Developer Mode is required (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times).

Interface and icons |Animations and gestures |Sounds and notifications | All together-->

Method 4: Install themes from MIUI Themes (official method)

If you don’t want to use third-party launchers, MIUI has built-in themes for iOS, which can be found in the Topics app:

1. Open Themes and type in iOS or iPhone search.
2. Popular themes: 🎨 [iOS 17] Dark Mode – a dark theme with icons and wallpaper under the iPhone. ☀️ iOS Light Theme – a light version with animations as in iOS 16. 🔄 MiUI OS — hybrid theme with elements of both systems.

Apply

50–100 MB

⚠️ Attention: Official topics MIUI If the interface gets jarred after applying the theme, reset the launcher settings or return the standard theme to the themes. → My subjects. → By default.

Method 5: Additional chips for complete transformation

To make Xiaomi look like an iPhone, even in small things, pay attention to:

• 🔔 Notifications: Install iOS Notification Style from Google Play – the app changes the style of notification banners to iOS-like.
• 📶 Control Panel: C Settings → Notification panel turn off shortcuts MIUI (For example, Game Turbo and add widgets like those on your iPhone (like Weather and Audio Player).
• 🔒 Lock screen: C Settings → Lock screen select Digital Watch style and install iOS 17 wallpaper (download from WallpapersCraft).

Critical: Some apps (such as Mi Fit or Mi Home) don’t change icons even with the package installed. To hide them, use folders on the home screen or turn off the display in the launcher settings.

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The combination of iLauncher launcher, iOS 17 Icon Pack and San Francisco font gives 90% of the visual similarity to the iPhone without root rights.

Problems and Solutions: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong

When you convert MIUI to iOS, errors may occur:

If the widgets are missing after the theme change:

1. Keep an empty space on the home screen.
2. Select Widgets and add the desired one (for example, Weather or Calendar).
3. If the widget is not displayed, restart the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the transformation of Xiaomi into iPhone