How to completely remove Material You on Xiaomi: 5 working methods

Google’s Material You Design Integrated into MIUI 14 and MIUI 15, has become a mandatory element of the interface on most smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO. For some users, this is a step towards modern design with dynamic colors and smooth animations, for others – the forced imposition of a style that eats resources, slows down animations and conflicts with the corporate aesthetics. MIUI.

The problem is that Xiaomi doesn’t provide an obvious switch to completely disable Material You – its elements permeate system applications, settings menus, and even third-party programs through the system. API Android 12+. But there are workarounds, from hidden settings to radical methods like changing firmware, and in this article, we'll look at all the current ways, their pros, cons, and potential risks for devices based on the software. MIUI 2023-2026.

Not all methods are universal, for example, owners of Xiaomi 13 Pro or Xiaomi. POCO F5 Theme changes can be enough, and for the Redmi Note 12 on the MIUI 15 will require deep interference with system files. Before starting, we recommend backing up the data - some manipulations can lead to resetting settings.

What is Material You and Why You Want to Disable It

Material You (or Material Design 3) is a Google design system that debuted on Android 12.

• 🎨 Dynamic colors: the interface adjusts to the wallpaper, highlighting the dominant shades for icons, panels and buttons.
• 🌀 Smooth animations: transitions between screens, menus and interaction with elements are accompanied by complex effects.
• 📱 Adaptive layout: changes the size and location of the elements depending on the screen diagonal.
• 🔄 Integration with apps: Even third-party programs (like Google Messages or Chrome) can use system colors.

On paper, this sounds progressive, but in practice, Xiaomi users face a number of challenges:

Critical moment: on devices with MIUI 15 and HyperOS (2026) part of the functions of Material You hard sewn into the system APK-Deleting them could disrupt the launcher or notification centers.

Method 1: Disconnect via theme settings (most secure)

This is the only official way that doesn't require superuser rights or modifications to system files. MIUI 14/15, But it has limitations – it will not remove Material You completely, but only minimize its manifestations.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the section My → Settings of topics.
3. Find the system color option (or Dynamic colors on some firmware).
4. Choose the Primary Colors or Classical Palette instead of the Wallpaper.
5. Go back to the main themes menu and apply any static theme (e.g., theme, MIUI Default or Classic).

Turn off automatic wallpaper change

Install static wallpaper (without gradients)

Check the version of the "Themes" application (update if necessary)

Take a screenshot of the current color settings-->

What's it gonna do?

• ✅ Remove dynamic colors in system menus and applications.
• ✅ Reduce the number of animations (but not all).
• ❌ Will not affect Material You in Google-applications (Gboard, Google App, etc.).
• ❌ Will not affect the style of notifications and quick settings panel.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) After changing the themes, the color scheme in the Mi Browser and Calendar can get lost. To restore, you will have to manually restart these applications through Settings. → Annexes → Application management.

Method 2: Use of the ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If the change of theme did not give the desired result, you can try to disable Material You through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires connecting a smartphone to a PC and basic command line knowledge, and it's more efficient than the previous one, but it has risks — the wrong command can disrupt the interface.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC through USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).

ADB Tools

adb.exe

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed)

adb shell

settings put global theme_customization_overlay_packages ""

settings put secure sysui_theme_customization_enabled 0

Reboot your smartphone.

These commands reset the customization settings of the themes and turn off dynamic colors at the system level.

• 📱 Notification panels and quick settings.
• ⚙️ System applications (Settings, Phone, Contacts).
• 🔍 Search bar on the main screen.

⚠️ Attention: On HyperOS firmware (2026 The first command may cause a Permission denied error, in which case try the alternative: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 But keep in mind that this will disable all themes, including branded ones from Xiaomi.

adb shell settings delete global theme_customization_overlay_packages

and reboot the device.-->

Method 3: Systemic removal APK (root)

The most radical method is the physical deletion of files responsible for Material You. It is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights (for example, through Magisk). On HyperOS devices, this method can lead to a bootloop ( looped reboot) if critical components are removed.

List of files that can be deleted (or frozen via Titanium Backup):

Instructions for root users:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Mixplorer).
2. Go to the above folders and find the files from the table.
3. Back up (copy files to your PC or the cloud).
4. Delete or rename files (e.g. add.bak at the end of the name).
5. Clear cache and application data Topics through Settings → Annexes.
6. Reset the device.

Result:

• ✅ Complete removal of dynamic colors and animations Material You.
• ✅ A return to the classic look MIUI (As in versions before Android 12).
• ❌ Risk of disrupting system applications (especially on HyperOS).
• ❌ Loss of functionality of branded themes.

Method 4: Install custom firmware (for enthusiasts)

If none of the above methods did not suit, there is an extreme measure - flashing on custom assembly without Material You. This will radically change the appearance and behavior of the smartphone, but will require unlocking the bootloader, which cancels the warranty and carries risks.

Famous Firmware without Material You for Xiaomi:

• 📱 LineageOS – pure Android without imposed styles.
• 🔄 Pixel Experience – interface like Google Pixel, but with the ability to disable Material You in the settings.
• 🛠️ MIUI Mix - modified MIUI Removed elements of Material You.
• 🚀 ArrowOS – light firmware with minimalist design.

Step-by-step process:

1. Unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account binding and a wait of 7-15 days).
2. Install custom Recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the firmware for your model from the official website (for example, LineageOS).
4. Make a full backup of the current system through the recavers.
5. Sweep through the firmware by following the instructions for a specific build.
6. If necessary, install Magisk to obtain root rights.

Advantages:

• ✅ Complete control of the interface.
• ✅ Lack of Material You and other imposed elements.
• ✅ Ability to fine-tune productivity.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Loss of guarantee.
• ❌ Risk of "bricking" of the device.
• ❌ No updates over the air (you will have to monitor the releases of new versions manually).

⚠️ Note: On devices with a MediaTek processor (e.g., Redmi Note 11 or POCO M4 Pro) unlocking the loader may lead to hardware problems with the module NVRAM, Before you run your firmware, check if your model supports unofficial builds.

Method 5: Alternative launchers and workarounds

If radical methods aren't for you, you can camouflage Material You with third-party applications, which won't eliminate it completely, but it will significantly reduce the visual impact.

The best tools for this:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher: Disables Material You animations from the app menu, allows you to customize static icons and colors, supports gestures and home screen customization.
• 🎨 Hex Installer: Applies custom themes over system themes. Can redefine Material You colors to your own. Requires Android 10+ Substratum (for some functions).
• 🔧 Shizuku + AppOps: Blocks system applications from accessing dynamic colors. ADB It can disrupt some functions (e.g. wallpaper).
• 🖼️ KWGT (Kustom Widget Maker: Allows you to create your own widgets without Material You elements.

Example of setting up Nova Launcher to minimize Material You:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Press your finger on the main screen → Settings.
3. Go to the Appearance. → Icon style and select No Shadow (no shadows).
4. In the animation section, disable all effects or install Quick.
5. In accent colors, select a static color (e.g., Blue). MIUI).

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It will not affect system applications (Settings, Phone).
• ❌ Will not remove Material You in Google services.
• ❌ Will require manual adjustment after updates.

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Alternative launchers are the safest way to hide Material You without tampering with the system, but they don't solve the problem globally, they only mask it at the user interface level.

Consequences of disabling Material You

Before you start manipulating, it is worth assessing the possible negative effects, which depend on the method and model of the smartphone.

The positive aspects of disabling Material You:

• ✅ Increased performance on weak devices (up to 15-20% reduction of load on the device) GPU scrolling).
• ✅ Increased battery life (5-10% due to reduced interface redrawing).
• ✅ Return of the usual kind MIUI Users who have been updated with older versions.
• ✅ Compatibility with custom themes that previously conflicted with dynamic colors.

The negative effects are usually manifested by careless interference with system files. 13 Ultra removal MonetEngine.apk This can cause the notification panel to become transparent and the text on it to become unreadable. POCO X5 Pro after ADB-Sometimes the commands fly gesture settings.

FAQ: Frequent Questions about Disabling Material You on Xiaomi