How to put a native theme on Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

Why Redmi’s native theme might be missing and how to fix it

You turned on your Xiaomi Redmi smartphone and instead of the usual MIUI interface, you saw foreign icons, uncomfortable fonts or blurred wallpaper? Which means that the device has been customized theme installed either manually through the Theme app or automatically after the system update. 80% of the time the problem is solved in 5 minutes, but sometimes requires deep intervention in settings.

Stock (native) theme in Redmi is not just aesthetics, but a guarantee of stable interface. Users often encounter bugs after installing third-party themes, from slow animation to a full crash of the launcher. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to return the original design, including hidden settings and tools for advanced users. 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and POCO X5, Where the recovery algorithm differs.

Before you start, check: if after changing the theme, not only wallpaper, but also system sounds or fonts are lost, the problem can hide deeper, up to damaging /system/media files.

Method 1: Reset themes through a standard menu

The simplest method, which works on 95% of Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-14 shell, is suitable if you manually installed the theme from an official store or third-party sources. Importantly, this method will not restore deleted system files, but only return the default settings.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush on desktop).
• 🔍 In the upper right corner, tap the magnifying glass icon and enter the Stock or Default request.
• ⚙️ Select the first topic you find (usually called the topic). MIUI Default or Systems).
• 💾 Click Apply and confirm action. Reset the device.

If there is no stock theme in the search results, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings → Design → Themes.
2. Scroll down to the My Topics section.
3. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset settings.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) Resetting themes can cause custom icons to disappear from the app menu, and can only be restored through a backup or re-installing of the launcher.

Method 2: Manually remove custom themes through file manager

If a standard reset didn’t work, it could be a corrupted or incompletely deleted theme that has files left in the system folders, a method that requires access to root directories and is suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader or root rights.

You'll need:

• 📁 File Manager with root access (e.g. MiXplorer or Solid Explorer).
• 🔧 Superuser rights (if you plan to delete files from the user) /system).
• 📋 Backup of important data (in case of failure).

Sequence of action:

1. Open the file manager and go along the way: /data/system/theme/ It stores all the themes you've installed. Delete folders with names other than default or default. miui_default.
2. If the problem persists, check the folder: /system/media/theme/default/ Compare its contents to the original backup (you can download from miuirom.org for your model).
3. Reboot the device in Recovery mode (clip Power + Volume up) and select Wipe → Cache.

⚠️ Note: Removing files from /system root-free can lead to loss of warranty and irreversible failures. - Redmi Note models 10 Xiaomi blocks changes to the system partition without official unlocking.

Method 3: Recovery through ADB (for power users)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool allows you to manage system settings without a graphical interface, which is useful if:

• 🔄 Interface. MIUI It hangs when you try to change the subject.
• 🚫 No access to the Topic app due to a crash.
• 📦 You need to apply the stock theme on several devices at the same time.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC and enable USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect Redmi to your computer and execute the commands: adb devices (should display your device) adb shell cmd overlay list (find the line with theme or icon in the list).
3. Drop overlays by that command: adb shell cmd overlay reset com.android.theme If it didn't work, try: adb shell settings put secure theme_customization_pkg
4. Reboot the device: adb reboot

For Redmi models on MIUI 14, an additional command may be required:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.THEME_CHANGED --ez force true

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If ADB doesn’t recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi USB Drivers drivers or using the original cable from the bundle. On Windows 11, it sometimes helps to disable the digital signature of drivers.

Method 4: Reinstall the MIUI launcher

The launcher in Xiaomi is closely related to system themes, and if the reset didn’t work, it could be a damaged com.miui.home, which can be repaired in two ways:

Option 1: Through the App Store

• 🛒 Open Google Play or Mi App Store.
• 🔍 Find the app MIUI Launcher (officially from Xiaomi Inc.).
• 🔄 Press Update (even if the button is not active – this will reinstall the launcher).

Option 2: Hand-mounted APK

1. Download the original MiuiHome.apk for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website.
2. Install the file through any file manager (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access).
3. Reboot the device and apply the stock theme through Settings → Design.

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Reinstall the launcher resets the location of the icons on the desktop. To save the current arrangement, export it through the Nova Launcher app (if installed).

Method 5: Complete flashing (extreme case)

If all previous methods have failed, the last option is a clean MIUI installation.

• 🔧 Devices with corrupted system files (for example, after a failed rooting).
• 📉 Smartphones where the failures are accompanied by errors com.android.systemui.
• 🔄 Apparatus with custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), where you need to return the stock MIUI.

Step-by-step guidance:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from Xiaomi Firmware. Choose the Stable (not Developer) version to avoid bugs.
2. Unpack. ZIP-archive in the folder with Fastboot tools (you can download here).
3. Transfer the phone to Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume down when the device is off).
4. Connect Redmi to your PC and start MiFlash.exe. Select the firmware folder and press Refresh → Flash.
5. Wait until it's finished (the process will take 5-10 minutes). USB-cable before the green tick appears in MiFlash.

After flashing:

• 🔒 The phone will automatically reset to factory settings.
• 📱 The first turn on will take up to 15 minutes – do not interrupt the process.
• 🔧 The stock theme will be applied by default.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A note 11T) Fastboot requires Mi Account authorization, and without it, the flash tool will give you an anti-rollback error. SP Flash Tool with auth.ini file.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after a successful return of the stock theme, Xiaomi Redmi users may experience side effects.

If the interface continues to glittle after all the manipulations, check the integrity of system files through MIUI Diagnostics:

1. Enter the dialer in ##4636##
2. Select Testing → System verification.
3. Click Check the integrity of MIUI.

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