Xiaomi HyperOS: How to change the curtain of notifications and control

The transition to the HyperOS operating system was a landmark event for owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. Users are used to certain functionality in MIUI, but the new shell brought not only an updated design, but also a changed logic of the system elements. One of the most noticeable changes was the control panel and notification curtain, which now function differently than in previous versions of Android.

Many device owners immediately wonder whether it is possible to return the usual look or, conversely, to customize the interface to your needs. The system offers flexible tools for customization, but they are often hidden in the depths of the menu or require the activation of additional options. Understanding the principles of operation of Control Center in a new environment is necessary for comfortable use of the gadget.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the ways you can change the look and feel of the top panel, and learn how to switch between styles, customize widgets, and fix common display issues.

Major interface changes in HyperOS

With HyperOS, Xiaomi has redesigned the visual interface language to focus on smooth animations and modularity. The notification curtain is no longer a static list, but has become a dynamic domain that responds to content. It allows faster reading of information, but takes time to get used to. Curl-up and unfold animations have become more natural, mimicking the physical movement of objects.

The logic of separating notifications and control buttons has changed, and in some regions and firmware versions, the default style is split, where notifications are on the left and switches are on the right. However, for many users, this creates inconvenience, as it requires unnecessary swipes to access a bright flashlight or Bluetooth. In HyperOS 1.0 and later, the curtain style often depends on the regional version of the firmware (CN, Global, EEA) and the chosen system language.

The technical implementation of the panel has also changed, and now the rendering of the elements is handled by a new engine that consumes less resources but is sensitive to third-party themes. If you use custom themes, some elements may not display correctly. It is important to check the compatibility of the themes with the current version of the shell before installation.

⚠️ Attention: Using third-party themes from unknown developers can lead to the disappearance of sliders for brightness and sound adjustment.

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Before installing a new theme, take a screenshot of the current curtain to know exactly what elements have disappeared or changed after applying the design.

How to switch the style of the curtain to the classic

The most frequent user request is to go back to the classic look, where all controls and notifications are in the same list. In HyperOS, this setting can be hidden or moved depending on the version of Android.

Next, you'll find the notifications section and the status bar. The path may vary slightly across models, but the general logic is maintained. You'll need to find the Notifications item and the status bar, which is usually located at the top of the settings menu, and that's where the key switch is hidden.

Inside the menu, you'll see the option Style or Notification Format, and the system will offer two options: New (divided) and Classic (single). The classic option combines the notification curtain and control panel into a single space, which is convenient for large-screen devices. Once selected, the changes are applied instantly, without the need to reboot.

If the switch is missing, it could mean that your version of HyperOS is tightly tied to the new design, which can be used with customization apps or region change, but a change in region can affect some local services and applications, such as Mi Browser or GetApps.

Configuring widgets and controls

The control panel in HyperOS allows not only Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to be enabled, but also displays widgets such as a music player, headphone battery status or a smart home. To edit the set of buttons, you need to fully deploy the control curtain by pulling from the upper right corner of the screen.

At the bottom of the screen or in the corner (depending on the version), an edit icon will appear, often looking like a pencil or three dots, and clicking on it will take you to the button editing menu, where you can change the order of items, remove unnecessary items, and add new ones from the list of available items. The system allows you to take it up to 15-20 switches.

• 🎵 Music: Adds a mini-player for fast track management without opening the app.
• 🏠 Smart Home: Allows you to control Mi Home scripts from the curtain.
• 🔦 Flashlight: A quick access button that is best kept in the top row.
• 📶 Mobile network: convenient switch for modes 4G/5G deep-menu.

You also need to look at the widgets that are displayed when the curtain is rolled up. In HyperOS, you can set the brightness and volume sliders to display. Sometimes they disappear after you update the system. They may need to be reset to factory values through the edit menu to return them.

Transparency and blurring issues

One of the visual features of HyperOS is the background blur effect under the notification curtain, which creates a sense of depth and makes the interface more modern, but on some devices, especially with less powerful processors, this effect can be turned off by default or work incorrectly, leading to black bars.

The problem is often in optimizing graphics. If you notice that the background of the curtain has become solid black or, conversely, completely transparent without blurring, check the animation settings. In the section Advanced settings → Special features → Visual effects, you can find parameters that affect the transparency of system windows.

Another reason could be activated power saving mode. When operating in Power Saving mode, the system turns off resource-intensive blur effects to extend battery life. Disabling this mode usually returns visuals to place. It's also worth checking if Simplified mode is included in the theme settings.

⚠️ Warning: Forced inclusion of blur effects through engineering menus on weak processors can lead to lower frame rates (FPS) and twitching interfaces.

If standard methods to restore a beautiful background fails, you can use third-party launchers or modules, although in HyperOS their work is limited compared to MIUI. Often helps simple reboot of the device, as the cache of the graphical interface can overflow.

Use of third-party applications for customization

Xiaomi’s regular funds aren’t always enough for full personalization, and Google Play apps like Control Center or Good Lock (similars) come to the rescue, allowing you to completely replace the system curtain with a custom curtain by adding clocks, weather, calendars and other widgets right to the top of the screen.

But installing these applications requires special permissions, you'll need to give access to other applications, access to data, and maybe enable special features, so that the custom curtain overrides the system interface, and the setup process can take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes.

For example, you may not see an incoming call or message if the replacement app is unstable, and these applications often require constant operation in the background, which increases battery consumption.

Frequent errors and ways to fix them

During the operation of HyperOS, users can encounter bugs when the curtain stops responding to touch, does not fall to the end or freezes. Most often this is due to overflowing cache of the system application System UI. Clearing the cache of this component through the application menu usually solves the problem.

Another common mistake is not responding to swipe in certain apps, especially in games or when watching full-screen video. This is not a bug, but a feature called Game Mode or touch protection. Check Game Turbo or Ad Block settings, perhaps there is a ban on calling the curtain.

• 🔄 System Restart UI: Helps if the curtain is gone after the update.
• 🛡️ License Check: Make sure that the client apps have access to notifications.
• 🔋 Energy Saving: Aggressive settings can 'kill' the control panel process.

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, it makes sense to check for system updates. Xiaomi regularly releases patches that correct interface errors. In extreme cases, you can reset all the settings (not data!), which will return the system configuration to the original state.

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Most curtain problems in HyperOS are solved by cleaning the System Interface app cache or updating the firmware to the latest stable version.

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