Topics for Xiaomi like on iPhone: a complete guide to turning Android into iOS

Many Xiaomi smartphone owners dream of seeing a familiar and aesthetic iOS interface on their device, but are not ready to change the familiar Android. Fortunately, the MIUI shell (and the new HyperOS) has an incredibly flexible personalization system that allows you to recreate the atmosphere of the iPhone with almost no compromises. It is not just a replacement of wallpaper, but a profound transformation of visual style.

The process of turning your Redmi or Poco into an Apple analogue takes only 15-20 minutes and does not require obtaining superuser (Root) rights. All the necessary tools are built into the system or available through official app stores. You can replace the control center, application icons, fonts and even unlock animation.

In this detailed guide, we’ll break down each setup step.We’ll look not only at installing standard themes from the directory, but also at manual widget customization, which is often overlooked.Be prepared for your friends to confuse your Xiaomi with the latest iPhone 15 Pro.

Preparation for installation: where to look for quality topics

The first step is to find the right visual design. The built-in Themes app on Xiaomi smartphones has thousands of options, but finding the right one can be difficult due to language barriers or regional constraints.

In the search bar for the app, enter keywords in English, as the database of global firmware versions is focused on the international market. The most effective queries are iOS 17, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Style or Minimalist iOS. Pay attention to the number of downloads and the author’s rating of the theme is a guarantee of stability.

⚠️ Warning: Avoid titles like “Free iOS” from unknown, low-rated authors, and these files may contain intrusive ads or misuse system fonts, causing interface failures.

If standard search doesn’t work, try changing the region in your phone settings. Go to Settings → Settings → Region and select India or Nepal. Once you reboot the Topics app, the directory will be updated and you’ll get access to exclusive designs that often appear there first.

Installation and configuration of interface design themes

Once you've found a suitable theme, the process of implementing it requires careful attention. Not all themes apply fully automatically. Often, the theme only changes wallpaper and icons, leaving system menus in the old style. To get a full iPhone experience, you need to check all the components.

Click Download and then Apply, and the system will tell you which elements you want to activate, and make sure that all the items on Wallpaper, Lock Screen, Icons and System Interface are ticked, and that last item is responsible for the appearance of the notification curtain and the settings menu.

In some cases, especially on newer versions of HyperOS, system restrictions may block certain security elements from changing. If after applying the theme you see that the lock screen has remained standard, try using it separately. Go to the theme profile, select Lock screen and click Apply.

It’s important to understand that customizing the interface isn’t a one-off thing. Theme developers often release updates that fix bugs or add support for new versions of Android. Check the My Themes section regularly for updates for your current design.

Transformation of the lock screen and control center

The most prominent part of the iOS interface is the lock screen with large watches and characteristic notification behavior. Xiaomi standard themes often mimic this style, but additional customization may be needed to fully resemble it. Newer versions of the firmware have introduced a "lock screen designer" that allows you to manually place the watch widget in the center or top.

The Control Center in MIUI is divided by default into two parts: notifications on the left and switches on the right, which is very similar to iOS 17. However, if you have an old version installed or a global theme does not apply the desired style, you can change this manually. Go to Settings → Control Center → Control Center Style and select the option where the brightness and sound sliders are separate.

For users who want to get a live island feature, there are special themes and apps that add a black area around the front camera that responds to music playback or incoming calls, creating the illusion of a hardware feature of the iPhone 14/15 Pro.

Remember, the depth of the block effect on the lock screen depends on the wallpaper you choose. To achieve the Apple-like glass effect, use wallpaper with gradients or blurred abstractions. Black backgrounds can make the interface flat, depriving it of the iOS depth.

Widgets and icons: creating a single style

Even the best theme won’t be able to perfectly replace all the icons of third-party apps like Telegram, WhatsApp or Instagram. In Android, each app has its own design, and the Xiaomi theme changes only their shape and background, not the internal content. To achieve the perfect picture, like on the iPhone, it is recommended to use widgets.

Xiaomi system widgets in the latest updates have received support for “capsule” forms, very similar to widgets from iOS 14 and later. Add the widget “Photos”, “Notes” or “Weather” to the desktop. Click on it and select a style that is as close as possible to a white or transparent background with rounded edges.

• 🍏 To simulate the widget "Photo" use the standard widget "Gallery" in the style of "Grid" or "One photo».
• 🌤 The weather widget looks best in the style of “Big” with a transparent background, if the theme supports it.
• 📅 Calendar should be set in a minimalist style, removing unnecessary decorative elements.

If standard widgets aren’t enough, you can install the Widgetsmith app (or its Android counterpart, such as Top Widgets), which allows you to create copies of iOS widgets. However, try not to overload the system with third-party launchers, as this can reduce the performance of the device.

Setup of system fonts and keyboard

The devil is in the details, and the main thing about Apple is the San Francisco font. The standard MIUI fonts (Mi Sans or Roboto) are visually different from the branded cupertinos. To fix this, go to the "Fonts" app and look for iOS Font or San Francisco.

Once you install the font, all text in the system, including the settings menu, browser and messages, will change. This instantly gives the device a sense of “appleness.” However, be careful: some third-party fonts may not support Cyrillic, replacing Russian letters with squares. Always check the font preview before installing.

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If the Russian letters are missing from the menu after changing the font, return the standard font immediately via Safe Mode or reset the theme settings to avoid unreadable interface.

Keyboard is the second most important interaction element. A standard Gboard or Xiaomi keyboard can look foreign. In the store, find a skin for the iOS Keyboard Skin. In the keyboard settings (usually long comma tap or through language settings), select "Theme" and apply downloaded style.

It's also recommended that you turn on the vibration when typing and adjust its strength. iPhone uses the Haptic Touch tactile recoil, which feels different from a conventional vibrator. In the Sound and Vibration settings → Vibration when touched, you can find the most pleasant response that mimics native iOS behavior.

Advanced Customization: Launchers and Deep Settings

For those who lack the standard shell capabilities, there are third-party launchers. iOS 17 or C Launcher are able to completely replace the desktop, adding swipes down for Spotlight search, a bottom docking panel and characteristic app opening animations. However, using third-party launchers can increase battery consumption.

If you decide to use a third-party launcher, be sure to give it all the necessary permissions. Without permission to "Map on top of other applications" or "Access to use", it will not be able to properly open applications or show widgets, which is a critical step for stable operation.

• 📱 Download the launcher only from a verified source (Google Play Store).
• 🔒 Provide all the permissions requested in the system menu.
• 🚫 Turn off the standard navigation bar if the launcher offers its own.
• 🎨 Set up a desktop grid (usually) 4x6 or 5x6 iPhone-like).

⚠️ Note: Installation of launchers from unknown sources (APK-forum files are a security risk. Use only official versions from Google Play to avoid viruses and data theft.

The alternative to heavy launchers is to use Shortcuts, or Google’s Shortcuts app or MIUI-built tool, you can create copies of app icons with any image, a long process that requires manually replacing each icon, but the result is worth it — you get a 100% copy of the iOS suite.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The main secret of success is not just to download a theme, but to comprehensively customize fonts, widgets and system behavior to create a single ecosystem that mimics iOS.