Xiaomi Control Center: How to Change the Look and Style of Curtains

The MIUI shell interface and the newer HyperOS offer users a variety of personalization tools, but one of the most notable features is the ability to choose the style of the notification curtain. Many smartphone owners, when they move from other devices or after upgrading the system, find that the standard look of the control panel does not suit them or seems unusual. Control Center is exactly the element that we use daily to connect Wi-Fi, adjust brightness and view messages.

Changing the look of this panel is easy if you know where to look for the right settings. Unlike many other manufacturers, Xiaomi allows you to choose between two fundamentally different styles of display system notifications and switches, which gives you the opportunity to adapt the smartphone to your own usage habits, making interaction with the gadget more comfortable.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at the algorithm for changing style, look at the features of each mode and answer the questions that users often have when setting up the interface, learn how to quickly switch between modes and understand how they differ functionally.

Differences between Control Center and Android Curtain

Before we make any changes, it's important to understand what we're changing, and the default mode of MIUI is called the Control Center, which is an interface that's divided into two separate parts: on the left are the notifications from the applications, and on the right are the function switches and the brightness and volume sliders.

The alternative is the classic Android Curtain (or standard style) in which all elements are in a single list, with notifications and system switches mixed or followed by each other in a single vertical scrolling area, as is done in pure Android.

The choice between these options is a matter of taste, but there are also functional nuances:

• 📱 The control center is convenient because it allows you to quickly get to network or Bluetooth settings without going through the message list, and also offers larger and more beautiful adjustment sliders.
• 📜 Android curtain is more familiar to those who previously used smartphones Pixel, Motorola or Nokia, as it retains a single swipe logic from top to bottom for all elements.
• ⚙️ Ergonomics: On larger screens, a split interface is often more practical, as it reduces the risk of accidentally closing notifications when trying to turn on a flashlight.

⚠️ Warning: The change in style only affects the visual display and arrangement of elements.All features, such as Do Not Disturb mode or music control, remain fully operational in both modes.

Some users have noted that in the control center mode, animations look smoother and more modern, which adds to the feeling of premium device. However, if you appreciate the minimalism and speed of access to the last message received, the classic style may appeal to you.

Instructions: How to switch the style of the curtain notifications

The process of changing the appearance of the panel takes no more than a minute and does not require obtaining superuser rights or installing third-party software. All the necessary settings are already built into the system. First, unlock the screen of your smartphone and find the Settings icon.

Then you go to the notification section, and the path may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the logic remains the same.

1. Open the settings of your device.
2. Find and go to the Notifications menu and status bar.
3. At the top of the screen you will see the Control Center (or Control Center Style).
4. Click on it to open the selection menu.

In the window that opens, you will be offered two tabs or cards: Control Center and Notifications. Choose the right option, and the interface will change instantly. You can check the result by swiping down from the top right or left corner of the screen.

It's worth noting that some older versions of firmware may have a different path, so if you don't find the right one right away, search by settings, type the word "style" or "center" into the search box, and the system will tell you the right section.

Customization of controls and sliders

Once you've decided on the general look of the curtain, it makes sense to look at the detail, the control center allows you to more flexibly adjust the behavior of the sliders of brightness and sound, unlike the classic curtain, here they are taken out in a separate block and have an increased touch area.

Accessing advanced slider settings often requires a long press on the control itself (such as the brightness icon) right in the curtain, or going to the Additional Settings menu.

• 🔆 Brightness: In the Control Center, the slider often has auto mode, which can be activated with a separate button without going into the deep menu.
• 🔊 Volume: When the sound level changes, visualization appears that looks more spectacular in the new style of interface.
• 🎵 Media Player: Music Management widget at Control Center is more informative and displays the album cover in high resolution.

It’s important to understand that the details of settings depend on the specific device model.The flagship Xiaomi and Redmi Note series usually get more customization options than the budget models of the Redmi or POCO series.

Comparative table of interface modes

To make it easier for you to make your choice, we have created a comparison table that summarizes the key differences between the two modes, which will help you weigh the pros and cons before making changes to your interface.

As you can see from the table, the difference is mainly in the logic of grouping elements: If you use wireless modules often, the former will be more effective, whereas if you prioritize reading news and messengers, the latter.

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The main conclusion: The choice of style does not affect the performance of the smartphone, but significantly changes the ergonomics of daily use of the device.

Display problems and their solution

Sometimes users are faced with a situation when after switching the style elements are displayed incorrectly: icons can “float”, text overlaps on each other or some switches disappear, most often due to a software failure of the SystemUI shell.

The first step in solving the problem should always be to simply restart the device, which clears the cache of system processes and often returns the interface to the working state, and if the restart did not help, it is worth checking for system updates.

In rare cases, third-party themes can cause conflict, and if you have a theme that is not fully adapted to your version of Android or MIUI, it can break the curtain layout.

• 🎨 Check themes: Try to temporarily return a standard theme in the Topics app».
• 🧹 Cache Clearing: Go to Settings → Annexes → All applications, find System Interface (or System) UI) and clean the cache.
• 🔄 Resetting: In extreme cases, you can reset the interface settings, but this will require re-configuring all preferences.

⚠️ Note: Clearing the System Interface application data may result in resetting all personalization settings, including wallpaper and desktop widget layout. Use this option with caution.

If the problem persists even on a standard theme and after a reset, there may be an error in a particular firmware version, in which case it is worth keeping an eye out for official security updates, which often contain corrections of such bugs.

Additional Customization Opportunities

Changing the curtain is just the tip of the iceberg, and the MIUI shell allows you to change other options related to notifications and status bars, for example, you can set up a display of Internet speed, battery charging as a percentage, or frame rate.

To access these settings, go back to the Notifications and Status bar menu. Here you will find switches for:

Settings → Notifications and Status bar → Show network speed

It is also worth mentioning the possibility of changing the frequency of the sensor in the curtain. In game modes or in pocket mode, the behavior of the screen may differ, and these parameters are also adjusted in the system settings.

Remember, for maximum convenience, you can combine settings, for example, use Control Center for quick access, but adjust the display of notifications from important applications so that they are always in view, regardless of the style you choose.

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