Full status bar customisation is a groundbreaking feature that has been on wish lists for years, and Xiaomi has finally released the eagerly anticipated HyperOS 2.2. As demonstrated by our previous coverage of HyperOS features, customers now have total control over their notification system thanks to this much anticipated upgrade that was released overnight.
The new “Status Bar Icon Display Customization” is a tip of the hat to customization options that debuted with AOSP Android 6, but with Xiaomi polish and attention to detail that we’ve come to expect with their software updates and UI improvements.
Customization of status bar: what is new
The latest update brings unprecedented freedom to personalize your status bar on your device:
- Control of Notification Icons: Select precisely how many notification icons are displayed
- System Status Toggles: Toggle system status indicators on and off individually
- Connected Device Display: Select which connected device icons are to be displayed
- Cleaner Interface: Keep it clean by hiding unnecessary icons
The downside is that it can’t be personalized and will be shown each time that you activate NFC.
Additional improvements
The customization of the status bar is not isolated in this update. HyperOS 2.2 OS2.0.200 Beta release includes a series of other enhancements:
- Enhanced System Animations: Smooth transition through the interface
- Blurred Wallpaper Enhancements: Improved visual quality for background objects
- Signal HD Icon Fix: HD icon no longer remains in the status bar
Currently, Xiaomi 15 series phones running HyperOS 2.2 OS2.0.200 Beta support the feature. Although there are no set dates, more phones in their lineup will gain this feature in the upcoming weeks. Xiaomi’s ongoing dedication to enabling customers to customize their devices is reflected in this much-anticipated feature.
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Robert Haba is the founder and editor-in-chief of Droid Tools. A lifelong gadget enthusiast with over a decade following the Android ecosystem, he built this publication to cut through the noise and give readers honest, real-world coverage of the tech they actually use.
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