Xiaomi is like an iPhone: A Complete Transformation Guide MIUI iOS

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a dilemma: on the one hand, they are not, MIUI It offers flexible customization, and on the other hand, many people like the minimalist design of iOS, POCO You can use Mi for the style of iPhone without root rights and complex manipulations.

Today we’ll look at all the ways to make Xiaomi visually indistinguishable from Apple, from standard themes from the Theme to deep customization through third-party launchers. Why some elements may not work, how to avoid lags and what to do if notifications disappear after a theme change. MIUI 14+ For full imitation of iOS, you will need to disable 3 system animations through the hidden developer settings.

Before you start, check your firmware version: The Settings path → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If you MIUI 12 and below, some of the instructions may not work - in older versions, support for custom themes is limited. POCO shelled POCO Launcher algorithm of actions will differ (about this in a separate section).

1. Ways to install the theme under iPhone on Xiaomi

There are 4 basic methods of interface transformation. Each has its pros and cons:

• 🎨 Standard topics MIUI — It's the easiest way, but it's very customizable.
• 📱 Third-party launchers (such as Lawnchair or iLauncher) – allow you to change even gestures and animations, but can eat up additional RAM.
• 🔧 Manual replacement of icons and fonts through Topics → My themes – it takes more time, but the result is as close to iOS as possible.
• 🛠️ Mods and patches (e.g, MIUI Mix – for advanced users who are ready for the risk of “bricking” the device.

We recommend starting with the first or second option. If you've never changed themes on Xiaomi, start with the standard method, which is safe and reversible. + hand-tuning.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro)+) part MIUI Themes may not be supported. Check compatibility in the theme description before installing!

We will discuss each method in detail, but first we will take a small survey to understand which approach is closer to you:

2. Install theme for iPhone through MIUI Themes

This is the fastest and safest way. There are dozens of options in the official Xiaomi theme store that mimic iOS. Here's how to find and install them:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. In the search bar, type in the following queries: iOS 17, iPhone theme or Apple style.
3. Choose your favorite theme and click Apply. The system will automatically replace the icons, fonts and wallpaper.

Popular themes for imitating the iPhone:

• 📲 [iOS 17] Dark Mode – a dark theme with icons in the style of the latest version of iOS.
• 🌈 Apple Colorful Icons – bright icons with a depth effect, like on the new iPhone.
• ⚪ Minimal iOS White is a minimalist light theme with flat icons.

After applying the theme, reboot the device – this will help avoid the glitches with the display of icons. If some icons have not changed (for example, in Settings or Phone), this is normal: Xiaomi system applications are not always amenable to full customization.

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To ensure that the theme applies to all elements, before installing, disable the option “Adaptive icons” in Settings. → Screen. → Text size and display → Adaptive icons.

3.Using third-party launchers to fully simulate iOS

If standard themes don't suit you, try third-party launchers that change not only the look but also the logic of how you interact with the system.

• 🚀 iLauncher is a specialized launcher for iOS with support for gestures and animations. There is a paid version with advanced settings.
• 🌐 Lawnchair is a flexible open source launcher that allows you to install iOS-style icons through.icon packages.
• 📱 Nova Launcher is a universal launcher with support for custom icons and gestures.

Instructions for setting up iLauncher:

1. Download iLauncher from Google Play.
2. When you first start, select the style of iOS 17.
3. In the launcher settings (Additional) → Settings iLauncher) enable: Animations when opening / closing applications Hide search bar (like on iPhone) gesture "swipe up" to return to the home screen

iOS 17 Icon Pack

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ Some launchers may conflict with system gestures. If swipes stop working after installing iLauncher to return, turn off system gestures in Settings → System system → Gestures → System navigation and use launcher navigation.

For maximum effect, combine the launcher with the theme from MIUI Themes, for example:

1. Set the topic. [iOS 17] Dark Mode via the standard Themes app.
2. Then set up iLauncher with the iOS Glyphs icon package.
3. As a result, you will get a uniform style across all menus, including Settings and the Notification Panel.

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4. Manual replacement of icons, fonts and animations

If you want complete control of the look, you can manually replace the individual interface elements, which takes longer, but gives you better results.

Icon replacement:

1. Download an iOS-style icon package (like iOS 17 Icon Pack or Whicons) from Google Play.
2. Open Topics → My subjects. → Icons and select the downloaded package.
3. System applications (such as Settings or Phone) may require manual icon assignments through long-term icon clicking. → Change.

Change of fonts:

1. Download the San Francisco font (Apple font) in.ttf format.
2. Put the file in the folder. MIUI/theme/fonts (You will need a file manager with access to root folders, such as MiXplorer).
3. Apply the font through the Topics → My subjects. → Fonts.

Customization of animations:

To make switching animations between screens smooth, like on an iPhone, you need to enable the developer’s hidden settings:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the settings: Windows animation - install 0.5x Transition animation - install 0.5x Turn off animation – do not turn on, otherwise the effect will be reversed!

5. Features of the settings for POCO and HyperOS devices

Linear devices POCO (for example, POCO X6 pro POCO F5) squirt POCO A launcher that has its own nuances. Here's what to consider:

• 🔄 Launcher reset: If the icons haven’t changed after installing the theme, reset the settings POCO Launcher in Settings → Annexes → POCO Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🎯 Disabling adaptive icons: B POCO Launcher this option is called Uniform Icon Size and is located in Launcher Settings. → Appearance.
• 🔧 Gesture conflict: On HyperOS, system gestures take precedence over launcher gestures. To fix this, turn off system navigation in Settings → Screen. → System navigation → Navigation buttons.

For HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14 or Redmi) K70) Additional restrictions are in place:

• Not all topics from MIUI Themes are compatible with HyperOS. Check other users' reviews before installing.
• HyperOS doesn't support some icon packages, but use launchers like Nova Launcher to get around the restrictions.
• Animations in HyperOS are optimized for high screen refresh rates (up to 144 Hz). Artifacts can arise when manually tuning animations.

If you own it. POCO F6 Pro or Xiaomi 14 Ultra, we recommend combining Nova Launcher with theme [iOS 17] Dark Mode is the most stable solution for new devices.

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On devices with HyperOS, before installing them, disable the option "Optimization" MIUI" This will prevent custom settings from automatically resetting after updates.

6. Solving problems after changing the topic

Even if you do everything right, you can get bugs when you change the topic, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

If notifications from some apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) are missing after using the theme, follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Notifications Management.
2. Find the problem app and turn on the option to Show notifications.
3. In the Notification Style section, select Pop-ups.
4. Reset the device.

Critical error: If the device starts to warm up or discharge quickly after the theme change, it is a sign of a conflict with system processes. Immediately return the standard theme and check battery consumption in Settings → Battery → Battery usage. If the problem persists, reset settings via Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the interface settings.

7. Additional chips for a full imitation of the iPhone

To make your Xiaomi look more like your iPhone, use these tips:

• 🔔 Notification sounds: Download iOS sound packs (like iPhone Ringtones) and install them through Settings → Sounds and vibrations → The sound of notifications.
• 📶 Control Panel: Install Control Center for MIUI From Play Market to get an iOS-style control panel.
• 🔒 Lock screen: Use the Always On Edge app to simulate the always-on display, like on the iPhone 14 Pro.
• 📸 Camera: Install Filmic Pro or ProCam X for an iOS-like camera interface.

For advanced users, there is a way to replace even boottimation with the Apple logo.

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP).
3. Sweep ZIP-file with animation through recovery.

⚠️ Warning: Replacing boot animations voids warranty and may cause the device to "brick" - only do this if you are confident in your actions and have a backup!

If you're not prepared for such drastic measures, just replace the logo on the lock screen.

1. Download the Apple logo wallpaper in high resolution (for example, 2400×1080 full HD+).
2. Set them up through Settings. → Screen. → Wallpaper. → My wallpaper.
3. Turn on the option of Wallpaper Blurr for depth effect, like on the iPhone.

8. Comparison of methods: which to choose?

To help you decide, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways to transform Xiaomi under the iPhone:

For most users, the best solution is a combination of a standard theme. + It's a third-party launcher, and it's a balance between simplicity and quality, and if you want the most iPhone-like experience, but you're not willing to risk the stability of the system, you can just manually customize your icons and fonts.

Remember: MIUI — It's a flexible system, and you can always bring back the standard interface if something goes wrong!

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