Emir Bardakçıf you have installed a third-party launcher like Nova Launcher, Niagara, or Hyperion on your Xiaomi phone, you’ve likely faced the most annoying limitation of modern Android: navigation gestures are disabled on Xiaomi devices. Whether you are looking for a MIUI 14 gestures with Nova Launcher fix or a HyperOS third-party launcher gestures solution, the reality has changed significantly with recent updates.
Why do gestures stop working when using a custom launcher?
Xiaomi’s gesture navigation is hardcoded into the HyperOS System Launcher. When you switch to a custom one, the system fails to link the “Recents” screen and swipe animations, forcing a fallback to the classic three-button layout. This is a deliberate restriction by Google and Xiaomi to maintain system UI stability.
The Truth About “Fixes”: What Actually Works in 2026?
Many tutorials online are outdated. If you are running HyperOS based on Android 11 through Android 16, here is the technical reality of the current workarounds:
1. QuickSwitch (Root Required)
QuickSwitch used to be the universal solution, but it has become extremely limited:
- Android 15: QuickSwitch still works, but only with a handful of compatible launchers that support the latest “Provider” code. Popular choices like Nova Launcher or Niagara generally do not support this, leaving users stuck.
- Android 16: Support is currently non-existent. The fundamental changes in Android 16’s internal gesture handling have rendered current QuickSwitch modules obsolete for now.
2. Fluid Navigation Gestures (FNG)
Since Android 11 removed the wm overscan ADB command, you cannot hide the navigation bar anymore. Using FNG on a modern Xiaomi device results in gestures overlapping the three-button bar, which is buggy and unusable.
3. ADB Commands
There is currently no ADB command that can force-enable native gestures on third-party launchers while keeping the “Recent Apps” screen functional.
Is there any real way to use full-screen gestures?
As of 2026, for users on Android 15 and 16, the options are slim. If you are not using one of the few niche launchers compatible with QuickSwitch on Android 15, you have two choices:
- Stick to the System Launcher: Use the stock HyperOS launcher to maintain fluid animations.
- Edge Gestures + Buttons: Install “Edge Gestures” from the Play Store for side-swipes, but you must keep the 3-button bar active.
Unlock Hidden Features with MemeOS Enhancer
Since Xiaomi full-screen gestures with third-party launchers are so restricted, the best way to improve your experience is to optimize the stock system. We recommend using the MemeOS Enhancer app.
what is this massive bullshit
yes this can be fixed with 3rd party navigation tools
I hate gesture navigation, I prefer traditional buttons a thousand times..
I miss Nova
Gesture navigtion is too slow.
i used nova launcher+fng from 1st phone redmi note 9s 2nd phone redmi note 13 4g and 3rd phone redmi note 14 pro 5g. my phone still work dan safe 😏.
I also use Edge Gestures for Gestures and MacroDroid with Shizuku and this command. only have to start it once after a restart, then the Navbar will stay not visible.
settings put secure navigation_mode 2
I have working gestures and using nova launcher but adb is requirement I write a tutorial for that on xda on xiaomi 14 ultra forum… Find it and use it… I have now hyperos 3 1 and work perfectly 💪
Nova has had a complete change of developer, and its internals are now a complete black box. To protect your personal information from the threat of spyware, we strongly recommend that you delete it immediately.