Changing the visual style on a smartphone is a great way to personalize the device, but not every experiment is successful. Users often face a situation when downloaded from the directory MIUI Themes graphics do not combine with application icons or make the interface unreadable. Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 9 are no exception, and the question of how to quickly cancel the topic is very relevant for them.
Fortunately, MIUI has a few simple mechanisms to get back to the factory, so you don't need superuser rights or complex computations to fix it, you just need to know where the switches are in the menu.
In this article, we will discuss all the ways to undo the applied design, we will look at both the standard method through the Themes app and alternative options if the interface has become unreadable, you will learn how to completely clear the memory of unnecessary files and return the phone to its original appearance in a couple of minutes.
The standard way to return the classic style
The most obvious and safe method is to use the standard Themes app, which is pre-installed on every Xiaomi device, and it is through this tool that you control the entire visual part of the interface, and to start the process, look up an icon on your desktop called Themes or Themes and launch it.
When you open the app, look at the bottom navigation bar, and you're interested in the Profile tab, which is usually marked by a person's silhouette, and if you go to this section, you'll see a list of all the design components that you downloaded and applied, and you'll need to select "Themes" to see your activation history.
In the list that opens, find a theme called "Classic" or "Default." This is the element responsible for the standard appearance of the Android system in the MIUI shell. Click on the preview of the classic theme, and the "Apply" button appears on the screen. Once confirmed, the system instantly redraws the interface, returning all icons and fonts to their original positions.
⚠️ Note: If after applying the classic theme, some apps icons remain changed, they may have been replaced separately.You will need to go to the Icons section within the theme app and also apply the standard set of apps.
Sometimes the application process can take a few seconds, especially if the previous theme was heavy and contained a lot of animations. Don't panic if the screen goes out for a moment - this is a normal reaction of the system to change the design resources.
Removing downloaded themes from device memory
Simply cancelling the theme is only half the solution. Unless you plan to return to a failed design in the future, it is better to delete the downloaded file.This will free up space in the internal Xiaomi Redmi 9 drive and prevent accidental activation in the future.
To remove, open the Themes app again and go to Profile. In the list of established themes, find the one you want to remove. Press and hold your finger on the theme preview until the context menu appears or an object stands out for action.
In the menu that appears, select the option “Delete” and the system will ask you to confirm the action, since the process is irreversible without re-uploading from the directory.
- 🗑️ Delete frees up space in the system files section.
- 🔄 Cleaning the list helps you find the right topics faster.
- 🛡️ Removing suspicious topics increases data security.
It’s worth noting that removing the theme doesn’t affect the design you’ve already applied unless you’ve switched to Classic beforehand, so it’s important to follow the rules first, then remove the standard.
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Reset theme settings through the system menu
In some cases, the Themes app may not work properly or open due to file conflict, and deep system settings come to the rescue, allowing you to force reset the design settings bypassing the graphical interface of the theme store.
Open the Settings menu of your Redmi 9 and scroll through the list to Advanced Settings or Additional. Here you need to find the Language and Input section or immediately look for the Topic item if it is in a separate menu in your MIUI version.
However, a more reliable path is through application management. Go to Settings → Applications → All apps. Find the Themes app (or Themes) in the list. Click on it and select Memory.
Path to Reset: Settings → Applications → Topics → Memory → CleanClick the "Clean" or "Reset" button, which will return the application settings to those in the factory, which often automatically resets the active theme to the standard one, and then it is recommended to restart the device.
| Action. | The result | Risk of data loss |
|---|---|---|
| Application of Classic | Instant return of style | Absent. |
| Deletion of the file | Cleaning up memory | Absent. |
| Cleaning the app cache | Resetting theme settings | Minimum |
| Complete phone reset | Return to factory settings | High (deletion of all data) |
What if the menu changes too?
What to do if the interface becomes unreadable
There are situations where a downloaded theme contains errors in the font code or element sizes, making the text on the screen unreadable. In this case, you can not see where to click to cancel the topic. For such emergencies, Android has a safe mode.
To enter Safe Mode on Xiaomi Redmi 9, press the power button until the off menu appears. Then press and hold your finger on the "off" item on the screen. A request to enter Safe Mode will appear - confirm the action.
In Safe Mode, only system applications load, and third-party themes don't activate. You'll see the standard interface. You can now safely go to the Themes app and apply Classic, as described in the first section, or delete the problem file.
After a successful reset, simply restart your phone in the usual way to get out of safe mode. The device will start with all the elements displayed correctly.
⚠️ Warning: Some features, such as a fingerprint or certain navigation gestures, may not work in Safe Mode.
Even if the problem persists in safe mode, system files may be damaged, in which case a deeper cache cleaning through Recovery Menu may be required, but this already requires caution.
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Before installing any theme from third-party sources, always take screenshots of the current font settings and display size, which will help manually restore readability if the automatic reset fails.
Cache Cleaning and Optimization After a Theme Change
Once you've managed to cancel the theme on Xiaomi, you may have tails left in the system -- temporary files and old graphics cache -- that take up space and can slow down the interface slightly, and a little cleaning is recommended.
Use the built-in Security or Clearer app. Run a system scan. The program will find the remnants of deleted themes, unused packages and cache. Click the Clean button to remove this debris.
It’s also worth checking the Wallpaper section. Often the themes change not only the icons, but also the lock screen screen saver. Go to Settings → Wallpaper and make sure that it has a standard image, not a “stuck” fragment of the deleted theme.
- 🧹 Cache cleaning speeds up menu opening.
- 🔋 Reduced battery consumption for drawing graphics.
- 📉 Device memory is released.
Regular cleaning after experimentation with the design is a good habit for Android smartphone owners, which ensures the stable operation of the device in the long run.
Frequent mistakes and ways to solve them
The process of undoing a theme rarely causes problems, but users often make common mistakes, such as trying to delete a theme without using a standard one before it, leaving the phone without an active design file, which can lead to glitches of the interface.
Another common mistake is ignoring updates to the Themes app. An outdated version of the directory may not properly handle reset commands. Go to Google Play Market or Xiaomi's built-in app store and check for updates for system components.
If, after all the manipulations, the topics continue to “fly” or spontaneously change, check the phone for malware. Some ad viruses disguise themselves as themes and impose their appearance, in which case a full antivirus check will help.
⚠️ Note: Do not download themes from unverified sources in.apk format. Use only the official directory inside the application where files are moderated.
Remember that Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a popular model, and thousands of modifications have been created for it. Be selective when choosing a design, paying attention to the ratings and reviews of other users.
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The main rule of customization: always have a way to quickly return to factory settings, whether it is knowledge of the combination of buttons or saved the original theme file.