How to change icons on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: all ways with pictures and videos

The standard icons on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 get boring over time, especially if you’ve been using your phone for a few years. Fortunately, MIUI offers a number of ways to change them, from simple themes to deep customization through third-party launchers. But not all methods are equally convenient: some require root rights, others only work on certain versions of the firmware, and still others can cause widgets to malfunction if you do not follow the sequence of actions.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to replace icons on the Redmi Note 7 (including the Redmi Note 7 Pro models), compare them in complexity and result, and warn against typical errors. If you want to not only change the appearance, but also optimize the location of applications, here you will find useful tips.

🔹 All instructions are checked for MIUI 12.5–14 (Android 9–11) The interface may be different on newer versions, but the logic remains the same.

1. Method: Using the built-in MIUI themes

The easiest and safest method is to install one of Xiaomi's official themes, which already have unique icons, fonts and even animations, plus: you don't have to download anything from third-party sources, risking a virus.

📌 How it works:

1. Themes change all system icons at once (including settings, phone, messages).
2. Some themes support adaptive icons – they adapt to the shape of the screen.
3. Free themes are limited, but they are enough for basic customization.

🔧 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the icon tab in the lower menu.
3. Choose the set you like. To preview, tap on the thumbnail.
4. Click Apply – the system will automatically update the icons.

⚠️ Note: If after applying the theme, some icons remain standard, it means that the theme does not support customization for these applications).

2. Method: Third-party launchers (Nova, Apex, Microsoft Launcher)

If you don’t have enough built-in themes, install an alternative launcher that will not only replace the icons, but also add new gestures, adaptive grid and even support for Android 12+ on the old Redmi Note 7.

🔹 Top.-3 launcher:

• 🏆 Nova Launcher – flexible settings, support for icon packs from Play Market.
• 🎨 Apex Launcher – lightweight, with unique transitions between screens.
• 💼 Microsoft Launcher – Windows integration, minimalist design.

🛠 How to install icons through Nova Launcher:

1. Download Nova Launcher from Play Market.
2. Install your favorite icon pack (such as Whicons or Moonshine).
3. Press the finger free space on the desktop → Settings → Style of icons.
4. Select the downloaded pack in the Icon-pack section.
5. For individual applications: Press the icon → Change → Icon.

💡 Useful tip: If the icons look blurry, check the pack's resolution. for Redmi Note 7 (Full HD+) optimally 192×192 px.

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3. Method: Manually modifying icons without root (ADB)

For advanced users who want to selectively replace icons without installing a launcher, there is a method through ADB. It works on any firmware, but requires a connection to a PC.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB This may result in resetting or deleting system files!

📋 What's the matter:

• 🖥 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap).
• 📁 Folder with new icons in.png format (size 1:1, transparent background).

🔧 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm access via USB.
2. Open the command line in the ADB folder and type: Adb devices (should display your device).
3. Copy the icons to the system folder: adb push icon.png /sdcard/Download/
4. Set file rights: adb shell chmod 644 /sdcard/Download/icon.png
5. Use the Icon Pack Studio app to apply new icons.

4. Method: Complete replacement through custom firmware

If you are willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) will give you access to:

• 🔄 Replace system icons with Substratum or LSPosed.
• 🎛 Customize animations, fonts and even system sounds.
• 🚀 Update Android to the latest version (on the Redmi Note 7 you can put Android 13).

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware will reset all data and may deprive you of warranty:

• Unlocked bootloader (officially via Mi Unlock Tool)
• Installed Custom Recavery (TWRP)
• Backup of all data (photos, contacts, SMS).

📊 Comparison of firmware for Redmi Note 7:

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Custom firmware gives you maximum customization freedom, but requires technical skills. Beginners should limit themselves to launchers or MIUI themes.

5. How to Return Standard Icons

If the visual experiments fail, you can get it back in 2 minutes, depending on the method you use.

🔄 For built-in themes MIUI:

1. Open Topics → Mine. → Current theme.
2. Slip on Standard or Basic.
3. Confirm application.

🔄 For launchers (Nova, Apex):

1. Click the free space on the screen → Settings.
2. Find the Icon-pack section and select System.
3. Restart the launcher (or phone).

🔄 After manual replacement through ADB:

1. Remove the icon packs installed through Icon Pack Studio.
2. Clear the launcher cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management.

⚠️ Warning: If you lose widgets after changing themes (such as weather or calendar), you'll have to reconfigure them. MIUI deep-customization.

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions, you can have problems, and here are the most common ways to correct them:

🚨 Problem: Icons don’t change after the topic is applied.

🔧 Decision:

• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI not apply changes immediately.
• 📥 Update the Themes app in Play Market.
• 🗑 Clear the cache of themes: Settings → Annexes → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

🚨 Problem: Launcher brakes after installing icon pack.

🔧 Decision:

• 🛠 Turn off animations in the launcher settings.
• 🗃 Reduce the number of desktops to 3-4.
• 🔋 Check battery optimization for launcher (Settings) → Battery → Optimization).

🚨 Problem: After ADB-The phone stopped turning on.

🔧 Decision:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to charge for 10-15 minutes – the battery may have run out.
• 🔄 Squeeze the power. + Volume up 10 seconds for forced reboot.
• 💻 If it doesn’t work, run your phone through Fastboot (instructions for the phone). 4PDA).

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Before any manipulation of system files, create a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will save your data if you crash.

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