Xiaomi HyperOS 2.2 finally brings new status bar customizations

Xiaomi has finally rolled out the long-awaited HyperOS 2.2 with a revolutionary element that has been on wish lists for years – full status bar customization. This eagerly-awaited update that rolled out overnight gives users complete control of their notification system, as we saw with our earlier coverage of HyperOS features.

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 in HyperOS 2.2

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:

1. Enhanced System Animations: Smooth transition through the interface
2. Blurred Wallpaper Enhancements: Improved visual quality for background objects
3. Signal HD Icon Fix: HD icon no longer remains in the status bar

Availability and Device Support

The function is currently supported by Xiaomi 15 series handsets that are updated to HyperOS 2.2 OS2.0.200 Beta. Additional handsets in their line are to get this function in the coming weeks, though no specific timelines are specified.

This eagerly-awaited feature is a reflection of Xiaomi’s continued commitment to allowing users to make their products uniquely theirs.

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