Xiaomi smartphone owners often wonder whether it is possible to make an interface MIUI With modern themes, launchers and tweaks, your Redmi, POCO Xiaomi 13 may not be visually different from the iPhone 15, but there are nuances: not all elements will be able to copy 100%, and some changes will require root rights or third-party applications.
In this article, we will discuss legal ways (through standard settings and Topics). MIUI), And also advanced methods using launchers like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, and you'll learn how to change icons, animations, fonts and even notification sounds for iOS, and what pitfalls await with this tuning and how to avoid them.
⚠️ Attention: Some topics from the store MIUI Themes can contain ads or collect data. Check reviews and theme ratings before installing (optimum: 4.5).+ star+ download).
1. Method 1: Prepared themes from the store MIUI
The easiest way to transform Xiaomi into an iPhone is to install a pre-made theme from an official store, without needing root rights or third-party apps.
Open the Themes app (icon with brush) → Go to the Topics tab → In the search bar, enter type requests:
- 🔍 "iOS 17 theme – themes for the latest version of the iPhone
- 🔍 "iPhone style MIUI" — universalism
- 🔍 "Minimal iOS icons – Minimal Icons
- 🔍 "Dark iOS Theme – Dark iPhone-style themes
Among the popular topics are:
- 🎨 "iOS 17 for MIUI" (writer: MIUI Poland – Copying the design of the iPhone 14/15, animations included
- 🎨 "iPhonized is a minimalist theme with flat icons
- 🎨 "Apple Dark is a dark theme with a focus on notifications and control panel
After installing the theme, some elements (such as notification bar or lock screen) may remain in style. MIUI. This is a system limitation – a complete transformation can only be done with launchers (more on this below).
2. Method 2: Launchers for a complete imitation of iOS
If you don't have enough themes, use third-party launchers to change:
- 📱 Icons (including adaptive ones like on iPhone)
- 🔄 Animations (smoothness of opening applications)
- 📂 Dock panel (like the bottom of the screen on the iPhone)
- 🔍 Search Spotlight (analogue of search on iOS)
The best launchers for imitating iOS:
| Launcher | Pluses | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnchair 12 | Free, support for iOS icons, gestures | There is no built-in theme store | Google Play |
| Nova Launcher | Flexible configuration, support for icon packs | Premium version for some functions | Google Play |
| iLauncher | Specialized for iOS, a simple interface | Outdated design (for iOS) 12-13) | Google Play |
🔹 Instructions for setting up Nova Launcher for iOS:
- Set the launcher and make it the main one (in the settings Home) → Nova Launcher).
- Download the icon pack (e.g., "iOS 17 Icon Pack" or "Whicons").
Remove old launchers (if any)|
Download APK from the official website (not from third-party sources)|
Make a backup of the current desktop (screenshots)|
Disable battery optimization for launcher (in settings) MIUI)-->
3. How to change fonts and animations for iOS
Even with a new topic, fonts MIUI They'll stand out from iOS, to change them:
🔹 Animation:
- 📱 V MIUI 14/15 You can enable smooth transitions in Settings → Additionally. → Animation of the system → 1x (or 0.5x speed up).
- 🛠 To fully simulate iOS animations, you will need a Magisk module (e.g., "iOS Animations for iOS"). MIUI").
Important: The San Francisco font may not display correctly in some applications (e.g. VC or Telegram). 4PDA.
How to return the standard font if the new "slur"?
4.Simulation of the control panel and the notification center
One of the most notable elements of iOS is the control panel (swipe down to right) and the notification center (swipe down to left). MIUI By default, both panels swipe down anywhere on the screen, but this can be changed:
🔹 Method 1: Control Center iOS 17
🔹 Method 2: Magisk iOS Control Center
For full integration (without a separate application) you will need:
⚠️ Note: Magisk modules may conflict with updates MIUI. Before installing the system update, disable the module via Magisk Manager or backup through TWRP.
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To make the control panel look natural, install an iOS-style wallpaper (such as the dynamic wallpaper from the iOS 17 Wallpapers app) that will hide the visual discrepancies between the two. MIUI iOS.
5. Sounds and vibrations like on an iPhone
Sound design is an important part of imitation, and iOS uses unique tunes for notifications, alarms, and keyboards, and here's how to bring them to Xiaomi:
🔹 Where to get iOS sounds:
- 🎵 Official sounds can be downloaded from sites like Zedge (search for "iPhone sounds").
- 🎵 Or extract from the backup of the iPhone through iMazing/iExplorer (Files have a.caf extension and must be converted to.mp3).
🔹 How to install:
- Place audio files in the Ringtones or Notifications folder on the internal drive.
- Go to Settings. → Sounds and vibrations → Melody of notifications and select the downloaded file.
- For vibrations, use the application "Vibration Patterns" (it has presets for iPhone).
📌 Popular sounds for imitation:
| Type of sound | File name (iOS) | Wherever used |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | note.caf (or tri-tone.caf) | SMS, messengers |
| Alarm clock | alarm.caf | Standard alarm clock |
| keyboard | Tock.caf | Sound of button pressing |
| Lock/unlock | lock.caf/unlock.caf | Screen locking sounds |
6. Lock screen and wallpaper in the style of iOS
The lock screen on the iPhone is minimalist: time in the center, the date is lower, there are no extra widgets. MIUI It can be reproduced in two ways:
🔹 Method 1: Lockscreen iOS Themes from the Theme Store
In the Topics app, find themes marked "iOS Lockscreen." They change:
🔹 Method 2: Always on Display application AMOLED-screen)
If you have Xiaomi with AMOLED-display (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60), Use the "Always On Edge" app to simulate Always-On Display as on iPhone 14 Pro:
⚠️ Attention: On devices with LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi Note 12) permanently display AOD It drains the battery quickly. Use this mode only when you're connected to a charger.
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To fully simulate the iPhone lock screen, turn off the operator and status icons (Wi-Fi, battery) in the settings MIUI: Settings → Lock screen → Additionally. → Hide the elements of status.
7. Problems and Limitations in Imitating iOS on Xiaomi
Despite all the tricks, a full copy of iOS on the MIUI It's impossible to do. These are the main limitations:
🔴 What's wrong with changing:
- 📱 System animations (for example, transition between applications) – they are rigidly sewn into MIUI.
- 🔄 Multitasking – on iOS, application cards open with a horizontal swipe, and on MIUI — vertical.
- 📞 Call interface – the incoming call screen will remain in style MIUI.
- ⚙️ System settings – the Settings menu will look like MIUI, even theme.
🟡 What works unstable:
- 🔋 Widgets – iOS widgets (such as weather or calendar) MIUI curved.
- 🎵 Sounds – Some iOS tunes may sound quieter or distorted.
- 🔒 Face ID — Facial recognition on Xiaomi works differently than on iPhone (no smooth unlock animations).
🟢 What can be fixed:
- 📲 Application icons – with icon packs and launchers.
- 📱 Wallpaper and fonts - completely replaced.
- 🔔 Sounds - set by hand.
8. Alternatives: Castom firmware for iOS
If you want the most similarity to iOS, consider installing custom firmware.
🔹 iOS Launcher OS
This is not a full-fledged firmware, but a deep reworking of Android for iOS. TWRP include:
🔗 You can download it. XDA Developers (look for themes for your Xiaomi model).
🔹 Havoc OS + iOS Theme
Havoc OS — custom firmware based on Android, which supports themes for iOS:
- Unlock bootloader (instructions for Xiaomi here).
- Install TWRP Recovery.
- Sweep Havoc OS Then the iOS theme through Magisk.
⚠️ Note: Castomic firmware can lead to:
- 🚫 Loss of warranty (if you do not return the standard firmware before visiting the service).
- 🔋 Accelerated battery discharge (due to unoptimized code).
- 📱 Non-functioning modules (NFC, camera) on some Xiaomi models.
Before installing custom firmware, check its compatibility with your Xiaomi model on the forum 4PDA or XDA. The firmware for the Redmi Note 11 is not suitable for Xiaomi 12T!