How to make Xiaomi like an iPhone: themes, launchers and settings

You're a happy Xiaomi owner, but you dream of designing an iPhone? Don't rush to sell your smartphone! With modern themes and launchers, you can transform the MIUI interface so that it's indistinguishable from iOS. In this article, we'll look at everything from standard themes from Theme to deep customization with third-party apps.

Xiaomi’s main advantage is the flexibility of MIUI, which allows you to change everything from icons to animations. But there are nuances: not all themes work consistently, and some features (such as gestures on the iPhone X) require manual adjustment, we tested dozens of solutions and selected the best ones with instructions, screenshots and warnings about possible bugs.

Important: converting the interface won't turn Xiaomi into an iPhone at the iron level. There are differences in performance, app optimization, and camera performance. But visually, yes, you can achieve almost 100% similarity. Let's start with the simplest way.

Standard iOS themes in MIUI: where to download and how to install

The fastest way to change the design is to use official themes from the Themes store. Xiaomi offers dozens of options that mimic iOS, but not all of them are quality.-5 proven topics that work on MIUI 14 newer:

• 📱 iOS 17 Style - a copy of the latest version of iOS with dynamic wallpaper and new icons. Supports dark mode.
• 🎨 Apple Dark Mode is a dark theme with a focus on minimalism, perfect for the future. AMOLED-screen.
• 🔄 iPhone Classic - retro design of iOS 6-7 It's for nostalgic people, it includes old Settings icons and phone.
• ⚡ iOS Dynamic – a theme with transition animations, like on a real iPhone.
• 🖼️ Minimal iOS - a simplified version without unnecessary details, suitable for weak smartphones (Redmi Note 8, Poco) X3).

To establish a theme:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on your desktop).
2. In the search bar, enter iOS or iPhone.
3. Select your favorite theme and click Apply.
4. Wait 10-30 seconds – the system will update the icons, wallpaper and fonts.

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If after applying the theme, some icons remained standard, reboot the smartphone. This will reset the launcher's cache.

⚠️ Warning: Free themes often include ads in the form of widgets on the desktop. To remove them, buy premium versions (stand for). 10-50 ruble or use ADB junction MIUI.

Launchers for iOS: comparison Launcher iOS, iLauncher and Snow Launcher

Standard themes change the look, not the logic of the work. To fully simulate the iPhone, you need specialized launchers. We tested the 3 most popular ones:

For installation:

1. Download the launcher's APK from 4PDA or APKMirror (from Google Play, many launchers are removed for breaking the rules).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access.
3. Install the APK and select the default launcher when you first start up.
4. Set up gestures, wallpapers and widgets in the launcher menu (usually swipe down on the desktop).

⚠️ Note: iOS launchers often conflict with system gestures MIUI. For example, the swipe from the bottom to back up may not work. Solution: Turn off system gestures in Settings → Display. → Full screen mode.

Customization of icons and wallpaper: how to achieve perfect similarity

Even with a launcher, the app icons can look foreign.

1. Set up a pack of icons: 🎨 iOS 17 Icons (a set of 5000)+ Icons, updated monthly). 🖌️ Borealis – Minimalist icons in the style of Apple. 🌈 Color iOS – color icons for each application. Download packs from IconPack Studio or through the launcher (the settings usually have an Icon Pack section).
2. Customize wallpaper: Use WallpapersCraft (iPhone section). For dynamic wallpaper, install Kappboom (there are paralax effects like on iOS). Wallpaper resolution should be 1080×2340 for most Xiaomi (check in Settings → About phone).

Hide the intrusive elements

adb shell settings put global hide_notch 1

This command will hide the notch on the screen (works on MIUI 12+ without root rights).

Install launcher for iOS|

Download pack icons (minimum 3000 pieces)|

Apply icons in the launcher settings |

Set the wallpaper with permission under your screen |

Hide system icons (battery, time) through ADB|-->

⚠️ Attention: Some icon packs contain viruses. APK This is especially true for.apk files downloaded from Telegram channels.

Gestures and animations: how to make swipes like on iPhone

MIUI system gestures are very different from iOS, to approximate behavior:

• 👆 Swipe from the bottom for home: in Settings → Display. → Full screen mode select iPhone Gestures (available on MIUI 13+).
• 🔙 Swipe right for return: install Fluid Navigation Gestures from Google Play and set up sensitivity zones.
• 🔄 Transition animations: in Settings → Additionally. → System animation select 1x (iOS-like).
• ⏸️ Control Panel: Install Control Center widget iOS (available in Google Play).

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 will speed animations up to the level of an iPhone (enter via ADB or Termux).

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K60) Gestures can be triggered by accident due to high sensitivity. Calibrate the screen to Settings → Display. → Sensor calibration.

Systemic sounds and fonts: final touches

The details create the atmosphere, so Xiaomi sounds and looks like an iPhone:

• 🔊 iOS: Download the Zedge archive (search on iPhone sounds). Unpack files in a folder /sdcard/media/audio/notifications (Create it if you don't. In Settings. → Select new tunes for notifications and alarm clock.
• 📜 San Francisco Font (like on iOS): Download the font 💡For full iOS imitation, replace the standard browser with Safari (installe via APK) and set the email client as Apple's Mail (use Spark or BlueMail). Problems and solutions: why the theme is going off or the launcher is slowing down Even after a perfect setup, bugs can occur. Consider typical problems and their solutions: Problem Cause Solution Theme resets after reboot MIUI Turn off auto-update themes in Settings → Topics → Auto-update Launcher brakes Weak CPU or little RAM Install iLauncher (it's lighter) or turn off animations via ADB Not working gestures Conflict with system settings MIUI Reset your gesture settings in Settings → Display. → Full screen Icon mode does not change Cash Launcher not updated Clear cache in Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse If the problem is not solved: Check the compatibility of the theme / launcher with your version MIUI (You can find out in the settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI). Reverse to the previous version of the launcher (download). APK APKMirror). Reset your phone settings to factory (pre-backup in Settings) → Additionally. → Backup. Top.-5 Apps to Completely Simulate iPhone on Xiaomi To Complete the Transformation, Install These Apps: 📱 iSMS – messenger with an interface like in iMessage (supports iCloud-synchronization). 📞 iCall – a call with a design like on the iPhone (there is a recording of conversations). 📅 Calendar for iOS – calendar with widgets like in iOS 17. 🎵 Evermusic – a player that mimics Apple Music (supports offline mode). 🔒 Lock Screen iOS – Lock screen with Face ID (It works through the front camera). ⚠️ Attention: Apps for imitating Face ID They require access to the camera and can collect biometric data, install it only from trusted sources (e.g., biometrics, 4PDA). FAQ: Questions about how Xiaomi can work like an iPhone 100%? No, it's impossible to get a complete imitation. MIUI iOS and iOS are built on different cores (Linux vs Darwin), so some features (such as AirDrop or app optimization) remain unique to the iPhone. 90-95% How to bring back the standard interface MIUI After the experiments? Go to the settings. → Themes and select Standard. Then uninstall the iOS launcher and reset your gesture settings to Settings. → Display. → Full screen. If the icons don't come back, clear the launcher's cache. Will the launcher under iOS drain the battery faster? Yes, but slightly. Launchers consume on the launcher. 5-10% More power due to background processes. To reduce the flow, turn off animations and widgets in the launcher settings. Also check if it's on the Settings list. → Battery → Optimization. Can I install an iOS theme on Redmi with custom firmware? Yes, but with reservations. On firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience, standard MIUI themes don't work. Use launchers (Launcher iOS) and manual icon settings. Gestures may require a Magisk module (like Fluid NG). Where to download secure themes and iOS launchers? Verified sources: Official Theme Store (built into MIUI). 4PDA (Temes and Launchers section for Xiaomi). APKMirror (checks files for viruses). Telegram channel MIUI Themes (moderators filter malicious content with suspicious domains, z)