Setup icons on the curtain Xiaomi: how to change the fast switches in MIUI

The quick-setting panel (or “curtain”) on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most popular interface elements. Here are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, power saving mode and other features that users access several times a day. However, not everyone knows that the composition of this panel can be completely customized: add rarely used options, remove unnecessary icons or change their order. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to adjust the curtain on Xiaomi running MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, including hidden functions and solutions to typical problems.

Xiaomi’s interface features two panels: the top (with notifications) and the bottom (with quick switches), while the icon settings are only available for the bottom. It’s important to consider that the number of items simultaneously displayed depends on the device model and the firmware version. For example, the Redmi Note 12 shows 6 icons by default, and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra – up to 9.

If you've recently updated your firmware and you notice that some switches are gone or duplicated, that's not a mistake. In MIUI 15, the developers reworked the logic of displaying icons by linking them to active features. For example, if you've never used NFC, its icon may not appear on the list of available ones. But it's easy to fix — read on.

Where is the setting of icons on the curtain

The main way to edit the Quick Settings Panel is hidden in the system settings menu, and to open it, do the following:

1. Unwrap the notification curtain by swiping your finger from the top edge of the screen down.
2. Touch the badge. ⚙️ "Settings" in the upper right corner of the panel (or press and hold any of the fast switches).
3. In the menu that opens, select Edit the Control Panel (or Setting up the Notification Panel depending on the MIUI version).

On some devices (e.g. POCO F5), this section may be called Quick Settings or Control Panel. If you don't see the right item, try an alternative way:

Open Settings → Screen → Notification Panel. Here you will find not only icon editing, but additional options such as curtain transparency or app shortcuts.

How to Add or Remove Bars from the Panel

The process of adding and removing switches is intuitive, but it has a few nuances. In the editing menu, you'll see two blocks:

• 🔝 The active icons are the ones that are showing up on the curtain right now, and you can drag and drop them, change the order.
• 📦 Inactive icons – hidden options that can be added to the panel.

To add a badge:

1. Find the icon in the block of inactive elements.
2. Click on it and, without letting go, drag it to the top block.
3. Place the icon in a convenient place for you (position determines the order of display).

To remove the icon, take the reverse action: drag it from the active unit to the inactive one. Note that some system switches (such as Airplane Mode or Wi-Fi) cannot be removed - they can only be moved.

Update the firmware to the latest version

Close all background applications

Check the battery charge (minimum 20%)

Take a screenshot of the current configuration-->

MIUI 15 has a smart display feature: the system automatically adds switches to the panel for recently used functions (such as a flashlight or a hot spot). To disable this behavior, go to Settings → Special features → System settings and deactivate the option Adaptive Control Panel.

Hidden badges and how to get them back

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the desired switch disappears from the list of available, this can happen for several reasons:

If the icon is missing after updating the firmware, try resetting the notification bar settings.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI System Interface (or Launcher) application.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.

⚠️ Attention: Clearing the system launcher data will reset not only the curtain settings, but also the location of icons on the desktop, as well as widgets. → The phone. → Backup.

Change of order of icons and grouping

Optimal location of switches can significantly speed up access to frequently used functions, and MIUI supports two types of ordering:

• 📱 Manual sorting – you drag the icons to the right positions yourself.
• 🤖 Automatic sorting – the system analyzes the frequency of use and has icons by popularity (included in Settings) → Notification panel → Self-sorting).

For manual order change:

1. Open the panel editing menu (as described above).
2. Press and hold the desired icon in the block of active elements.
3. Drag it left or right to change positions with neighboring icons.

MIUI 15 has the ability to group icons, for example, you can combine Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Mobile data into one folder.

1. Drag one icon to another in the editing menu.
2. Release your finger and the system will suggest you create a group.
3. Name a group (e.g., “Network”) and save the changes.

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If you use Driving Mode or Nightlight frequently, place their icons in the first three positions – so they will always be at hand without scrolling the panel.

Additional curtain settings

In addition to editing icons, Xiaomi has options that affect the appearance and behavior of the notification panel:

• 🌓 Transparency of the curtain - adjustable in Settings → Screen. → Notification panel → Transparency: range from 0% (completely opaque) to 100% (maximum transparency).
• 📱 Displaying application shortcuts – allows you to add quick launches for frequently used programs (included in the same menu).
• 🔒 Blocking the curtain – prevents accidental taps in the pocket (setting in Settings) → Screen. → Locking the curtain).
• 🎨 Color scheme – in a dark theme, the curtain automatically adjusts to the system colors.

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 14 Pro) it is recommended to establish transparency at the level 70-80%. This will reduce energy consumption without losing convenience:

adb shell settings get system notification_shade_transparency

If you don’t have enough standard switches, you can add custom ones through Quick Settings (available in the Mi App Store) which lets you create your own shortcuts to run scripts, open web pages, or activate hidden MIUI features.

Solving problems with setting up the curtain

Sometimes when trying to change icons, users encounter errors, and here are the most common scenarios and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Warning: If the device starts to brake or overheat after editing the curtain, this may indicate a conflict with the themes installed. → Registration → My subjects.

If none of these methods worked, reset the curtain settings via ADB:

adb shell cmd notification allow_list -c com.android.systemui

This command will return the standard configuration of the notification bar without losing user data, and after it is executed, you will need to reconfigure the icons.

Tips for optimizing curtains

To make the Quick Settings Panel as effective as possible, follow these guidelines:

• ⚡ Place frequently used icons in the first three positions so they will be available without scrolling.
• 🔄 Group related functions (for example, all network switches into one folder).
• 🗑️ Remove unused icons – this will speed up the opening of the curtain.
• 🌙 Set up separate panels for light and dark themes (in the MIUI 15 different location of icons is supported).
• 🔒 Block the curtain if you carry your phone in your pocket often – this will prevent accidental tapping.

An additional trick is available for POCO and Black Shark users: holding your finger on the Performance icon opens an extended menu with CPU clock settings. This is useful for gamers who want to quickly switch between power consumption modes.

If you travel frequently, add Airplane Mode, VPN and Mobile Data to your icon panel, allowing you to quickly adapt to new networks without going deep into settings.

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The optimal number of icons on the curtain is 6-8. The larger number leads to visual confusion and slows access to the desired functions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Xiaomi curtain