How to turn a call on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 14 and 15

Have you accepted an incoming call to Xiaomi, but you need to urgently switch to another application - for example, find an address in maps or open notes? Or want to continue the conversation while checking the information in the browser? In this article, we will analyze all the working ways to turn off a call on Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones with MIUI 14/15 firmware and Android 13/14.

Unlike the iPhone, where you can swipe a call, Xiaomi is dependent on the shell version, the phone model, and even the type of call (regular, VoIP, video calling). We tested all the methods on the current devices — from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 — and identified those that work stably, and we will also tell you why sometimes the button to roll disappears and how to fix it.

If you use older versions of MIUI (up to 12.5) or custom firmware, some methods may not work – there is a separate section at the end of the article with solutions for such cases.

1. Standard method: "Curl" button in the call interface

The most obvious method is to use the built-in button in the call window, which is available on most Xiaomi models with MIUI 13 and newer, but its location may vary.

How it works:

• 📞 During the call (incoming or outgoing) a control panel will appear on the screen.
• 🔽 At the bottom of the screen, look for the “Swipe” button** (sometimes signed as “Minimize” or marked with a down arrow).
• 📱 Click on it – the call will curl up into a floating window (pip) at the top of the screen.

If no button:

• 🔄 Try turning the phone horizontally – on some models, the button appears only in landscape orientation.
• 📲 Check if the virtual navigation bar is blocking it (if you use gestures, the problem is unlikely).

Important: On Android 14 and MIUI 15 devices (such as Xiaomi 13T or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the button can be replaced with a gesture – swipe down the call screen (but not from the top edge, but from the center).

2. Gestures for curtailing the call (MIUI 14/15)

With the release of MIUI 14, Xiaomi added gesture support to manage calls, which works even if the “Swipe” button is not in the interface.

How to make a gesture to make a call:

1. 👆 Place your finger on the screen in the number/contact display area (not at the edges!).
2. 🔽 Smoothly swipe down (as when closing the application).
3. 🎯 The bell will curl up into a floating window. If the gesture doesn't work, try moving a little higher.

If the gesture doesn't work,

• ⚙️ Check your gesture settings: go to Settings → Special facilities → Gestures and movements → Call gestures.
• 🔄 Make sure to turn on the "Currelate call with swipe" option (on some firmware it is disabled by default).

Limitation: Gestures may not work during WhatsApp or Telegram video calls – in such cases, use the system button or method in the following section.

3. Curtail the call through multitasking (for all versions of MIUI)

A universal method that works even on older firmware versions, suitable for all types of calls, including VoIP (for example, in Viber or Zoom).

Instructions:

1. 📱 During the call, click on the “Recent Apps” button** (the square icon in the navigation bar or swipe up late if you use gestures).
2. 🔄 In the multitasking menu, find a card with an active call (usually highlighted in green).
3. 👆 Swipe it up until the end - the call will curl up in a floating window.

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If the call is not closed, but closed:

• 🔧 Enable floating windows in settings: Settings → Special facilities → Floating windows.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO X5) You must first allow floating windows for the Phone application** in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Phone. → Additionally. → Display over other windows.

On devices with MIUI 15 and Android 14, floating call windows support sizing resizing – pull around corners to zoom in or out of the window.

4.Voice commands for call control

If you're busy, you can turn the call with your voice, which requires pre-setting, but is convenient for drivers or when using the phone in hands-free mode.

How to set up:

1. ⚙️ Open the Settings. → Google's Voice Assistant → Voice Match.
2. 🔊 Enable the option “Voice recognition in any application».
3. 🎤 Say the phrase, “OK Google, turn the call” or “Hey Google, minimize the call».

Limitations:

• 🚫 Does not work with the Internet turned off (access to Google servers is required).
• 🔇 It may not work in noisy rooms.
• 📱 On some Xiaomi models (for example, for the Chinese market), XiaoAI is used instead of Google Assistant – in this case, the teams will be different.

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If voice commands are not recognized, try reinstalling the Google app or updating Google Play services.

5 Problems and Solutions: Why You Can't Turn a Call

Sometimes the standard methods don't work, and here are the most common causes and solutions.

If none of these methods helped:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps with temporary crashes.
• 📲 Check if third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher) are installed – they can block system functions.
• 🛠️ Reset the settings of the Phone application: Settings → Annexes → Phone. → Warehouse → Reset the settings.

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On devices with MIUI for the global market (Global ROM), call curtailing functions are more stable than on Chinese versions of firmware (China ROM).

6. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities, which offer additional features, such as automatically curtailing calls when you open certain applications.

Popular applications:

• 📱 Floating Call – Adds a floating call control panel.
• 🔧 Tasker – allows you to configure automatic curling by triggers (for example, when connecting to a Bluetooth headset).
• 🎛️ Edge Gestures – creates custom gestures to manage calls.

How to set up Floating Call:

1. 📥 Install the app from Google Play.
2. 🔧 Open the settings and enable “Floating Windows”** and “Overlaying Resolution».

⚠️ Note: Some Call Management Apps Require Permission android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE, Check reviews on Google Play before installing them.

7. Features for older versions of MIUI (up to 12.5)

If you’re using Xiaomi with MIUI 11/12 or earlier, the standard curtailing methods may not work.

Methods for outdated firmware:

• 🔄 Use Developer Mode: Enable it in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then in Settings. → Additionally. → For developers, find the option “floating windows”** and turn it on.
• 📱 Install an alternative launcher (such as Microsoft Launcher) that supports floating windows.
• 🛠️ Update the firmware to the current version through Settings → Updating the system.

On MIUI 10 and older, the “Swipe” button can only appear when using the standard Phone application** (non-third-party dialers like Truecaller or ExDialer).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 9 and below, the call curtail function may not be available at all, in which case the only way out is to update the firmware or use a second phone for parallel tasks.

8.Curb the call on smartwatches and fitness bracelets Xiaomi

If you use the Mi Band, Xiaomi Watch or Redmi Watch, you can control calls right from your wrist, but there are limited folding options.

What can be done:

• 📞 On the Mi Band. 7/8 Xiaomi Watch S3 You can reject or accept a call, but you can’t swerve it into a floating window on your phone.

For full-time call management from the clock:

• 🔗 Connect Xiaomi Buds headphones to your phone, so you can switch between calls and other tasks without curling up.
• 📲 Use a voice assistant (e.g., “OK Google, put it on loud”**) to free your hands.

FAQ: Frequent questions about curtailing calls to Xiaomi