Topics like on the iPhone for Xiaomi: how to install and configure iOS-style on the MIUI

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones often dream of giving their device the appearance of an iPhone - a minimalist design, smooth animations and Apple brand icons. MIUI, Despite its functionality, it is radically different from iOS in both visual and interaction logic. Fortunately, there are several ways to transform the interface of Xiaomi, Redmi or the other. POCO iPhone – from simple change of topics to deep customization with the help of third-party launchers and modules.

In this article, we will discuss all the relevant methods (for the 2026 year), including official themes from the Mi Theme Store, installing launchers like iLauncher or Lawnchair, and manually customizing icons through Icon Pack Studio. MIUI 14/15 Android 13/14, If you want to not just change the wallpaper, but completely transfer the experience of using the iPhone to your Xiaomi, read on.

1. Official iOS themes in the Mi Theme Store: fast and secure

The easiest way to bring Xiaomi’s look closer to the iPhone is to use pre-made themes from the Mi Theme Store.Developers create hundreds of themes in the style of iOS 16/17, It's a method that changes icons, fonts, animations, even system sounds, and the main advantage of this method is that it doesn't require root or third-party applications, and all changes are reversible.

To find the right topic:

• 🔍 Open the Themes app on your Xiaomi (brush icon in the app menu).
• 📱 In the search box, type in the following queries: “iOS 17”, “iPhone theme” or “Apple style".
• ⭐ Pay attention to the rating and downloads – topics with a score above 4.5 are usually better developed.
• 🎨 Before applying, click Preview to see what the home screen, notification bar, and lock will look like.

The most popular themes are iOS 17 Dark, Apple. MIUI" And the iPhone X Style. They change:

• 📱 App icons (round with shadows, like on iPhone).
• 🔄 Transition animations (smooth opening/closing of applications).
• 📱 Control Panel (stylized as Control Center).
• 🔒 Lock screen (with iOS-style watch and blurred background).

⚠️ Note: Some topics may conflict with system fonts. If after using the text in the menu became unreadable, return the standard font to Settings → Additionally. → Fonts.

Launchers for Xiaomi: a complete imitation of the iPhone

Official topics are limited by opportunities MIUI And they can't change the logic of the interface, and to simulate the iPhone, you'll need to install a third-party launcher:

For installation:

1. Download the launcher from Google Play (e.g. iLauncher).
2. Open the application and allow access to the default settings.
3. In the launcher menu, select the iOS 17 or iPhone Style theme.
4. Set up: 📱 Dock panel (4-5 icons at the bottom, like on the iPhone). 🔄 Gestures (swipe up to return to home screen). 📂 Folders (transparent, like in iOS).

Install a launcher from Google Play|

Allow access to default settings|

Select theme "iOS 17 Dark"|

Set up a dock panel (4 icons)|

Disable notifications about premium functions-->

If after installing the launcher, the widgets disappeared or gestures stopped working MIUI, Return the standard launcher to Settings → Annexes → By default. → Launcher.

3. Manual icon modification: Icon Pack Studio and more

Even with a launcher, app icons can look inauthentic. Use icon packs to replace them or create your own through Icon Pack Studio.

• 🎨 iOS 17 Icon Pack (exact copies of Apple icons).
• 🖼️ Elun (minimalist design with shadows).
• 🌈 CandyCons (colored icons in the style of iOS).
• ⚫ Delta (Dark Icons for the Destination) AMOLED-screen).

How to apply the icon pack:

1. Install a launcher (like Nova Launcher).
2. Download your favorite pack from Google Play.
3. Hold your finger on the home screen → Launcher settings → Icon style.
4. Select the package you have installed.

If an icon is not in the pack, it can be replaced manually through Icon Pack Studio.

1. Download the app and import a pack of icons.
2. Select the application you want to change the icon for.
3. Upload the image in format PNG (size 192×192 pixel).
4. Save the changes and apply the pack in the launcher.

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If after applying the icon pack some applications remained unchanged, clear the launcher cache in Settings → Annexes → [Your launcher] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

4.Configure the control panel and notification center

One of the key elements of iOS is the Control Center, which opens with a swipe from the bottom up. MIUI The default logic is different, but it can be changed:

Method 1: through the MIUI settings

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Control Panel and notifications.
• 📱 Turn on the option to Show the control panel on the lock screen.
• 🔄 Change the order of the elements so that it matches iOS (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight, calculator).

Method 2: Control Center iOS 17

To fully simulate, install the iOS 17 Control Center app from Google Play.

• 🎛️ Panel with sliders of brightness and volume (like on iPhone).
• 🔋 Widgets battery and network in the style of iOS.
• 🔒 Possibility to open the swipe from the bottom (requires setting to Special Opportunities).

To open the panel with a gesture:

1. Install Control Center iOS 17.
2. Go to Settings → Special Features → Gestures → Additional Gestures.
3. Assign a swipe from the bottom up to open the Control Center application.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12) have a problem with the system gestures, so use the button in the notification curtain to open the panel.

5. Animations and transitions: how to make smooth, like on the iPhone

MIUI It's the default for sharp animations, whereas iOS is known for its smoothness, to bring the interface closer:

Method 1: Developer settings

1. Activate Developer Mode by tapping 7 times on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone.
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the parameters: 🔄 Window animation scale → set up 0.5x. 🔄 Transition animation scale → set up 0.5x. 🔄 The length of the animator → set up 0.5x.

Method 2: Fluid Navigation Gestures

This app adds smooth gestures similar to the iPhone:

• 👆 Swipe up to return to the home screen.
• 👈 Swipe from right to left to switch between applications.
• 🔄 Customized speed of animations.

For installation:

1. Download Fluid Navigation Gestures from Google Play.
2. Allow access to Special Opportunities.
3. Choose the gesture style of the iPhone X.
4. Turn off the standard navigation bar in Settings → Display. → Navigation panel.

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Smooth animations not only improve the appearance, but also reduce the load on the processor by optimizing transitions.

6. iPhone-style lock screen: clock, wallpaper, notifications

The iOS lock screen is recognizable thanks to:

• ⏰ A watch with large numbers and the date below it.
• 📱 Blurred background image.
• 🔔 Notifications in the form of a list (not pop-up windows, as in the MIUI).

How to set up on Xiaomi:

Step 1: The clock and date

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Lock screen.
• 🕒 Select the Digital Watch Style and Increase the Font Size.
• 📅 Enable the display of date under time.

Step 2: Blurring the background

Use the Blur Lock Screen app:

1. Download it from Google Play.
2. Choose wallpaper and apply the blur effect (Gaussian Blur).
3. Set up transparency at 60-70%.

Step 3: Notifications in the style of iOS

Set Notisave or Notification History to display notifications in a list.

• 📱 Annex cluster.
• 🔕 Hiding confidential data (like on iPhone).
• 🕐 Time-based sorting (new ones first).

7.Sounds and vibrations: how to transfer the system tunes of the iPhone

Sound design is an important part of the iOS experience, and to bring the melodies and vibrations of the iPhone to Xiaomi:

Method 1: Download the sounds of iOS

• 🎵 Download your iPhone system sound archive (e.g., Marimba, Tri-tone, Reflection) from Zedge.
• 📁 Move files to the Ringtones folder on your phone (use File Manager).
• 🔊 Set them as tunes in Settings → Sounds and vibrations.

Method 2: Appendix iOS Sounds for Android

This app contains all the system sounds of the iPhone, including:

• 📞 Calls (Opening, Marimba).
• 📩 Notifications (Tri-tone, Chord).
• 🔕 Vibrations (Heartbeat, SOS).
• 🎶 Keyboard and lock sounds.

For vibrations:

1. Install Vibration Patterns from Google Play.
2. Import the vibration patterns of your iPhone (like Peek or Pop).
3. Apply them to Settings → Sounds. → Vibration on touch.

8 Problems and Solutions: Why the iOS Theme Doesn't Work

When setting up iOS themes on Xiaomi, there may be problems. Let's consider the most common and ways to solve them:

If nothing helps:

• 🔄 Try another launcher (for example, use Lawnchair instead of iLauncher).
• 📱 Reset the launcher settings to standard.
• 🔧 Check the compatibility of the theme with your version MIUI (for example, topics MIUI 14 may not work on MIUI 15).

⚠️ Note: On devices with HyperOS (the new shell of Xiaomi), some iOS themes may not work properly. Before installing, check user reviews with your model.

FAQ: Frequent questions about iPhone topics on Xiaomi