This is great news for users who prefer Apple’s visual approach to multitasking but want to stay within the Xiaomi ecosystem.
What Is the iOS-Style Recent Apps Interface?
Unlike the traditional horizontal app switcher, the iOS-style recent apps layout displays vertically stacked cards. As you scroll, apps slide smoothly upward with subtle blur and fade effects, creating a more fluid and modern multitasking experience.
Xiaomi first tested this design direction after a community feedback survey in 2023, where many users expressed interest in an iOS-like recent apps layout. The feature officially debuted in HyperOS 3—but the groundwork was already present in earlier versions.
Can Older HyperOS Versions Use This Feature?
Yes. Even if your device is still running an older HyperOS build, you can enable the iOS-style recent apps UI by:
Installing the latest HyperOS 3 Launcher
Running a single system command via ADB or local ADB (LADB)
This method:
- Does not require root access
- Uses legitimate system parameters
- Is fully reversible
- Requirements Before You Start
- You’ll need:
- A Xiaomi device running HyperOS (older than HyperOS 3 is fine)
- The latest HyperOS Launcher
Either:
- A PC with ADB, or
- The LADB app (local ADB, no PC required)
- How to Enable iOS-Style Recent Apps (ADB Command)
- Once ADB or LADB is connected to your device, run the following command:
- That’s it.
As soon as the command is executed, the recent apps screen will switch to the vertical card-style layout. A reboot is not mandatory, but restarting the device may improve animation smoothness on some models.
- Using LADB (No Computer Needed)
- If you prefer not to use a PC, you can enable the feature using LADB directly on your phone:
- Go to Settings → About Phone
- Tap HyperOS Version multiple times until Developer Options are enabled
- Navigate to Settings → Additional Settings → Developer Options
Enable:
- USB Debugging
- USB Debugging (Security settings)
- Install via USB
- Install and open LADB
- Pair LADB using Wireless Debugging
- Enter the command shown above
- Once connected, the UI change takes effect immediately.
- Behavior, Stability, and Compatibility
When enabled, the animation style closely resembles Apple’s implementation:
- Smooth vertical scrolling
- Subtle blur effects
- Natural card spacing and transitions
On devices already running HyperOS 3, this option appears directly inside Settings → Recent Apps, without requiring any commands.
- Testing suggests the feature is:
- Stable on most Snapdragon-powered devices
- Fully functional on newer platforms, including Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Likely to roll out officially to more models with HyperOS 3.1
Final Thoughts
This hidden toggle proves that Xiaomi has been preparing major UI changes well ahead of their public rollout. If you enjoy a more modern multitasking experience and don’t want to wait for future updates, enabling the iOS-style recent apps view is a simple and safe tweak.
As Xiaomi expands HyperOS 3 and beyond, this interface is expected to become standard across more devices.