Xiaomi smartphone owners often experiment with the look of their device by installing various third-party designs from the Themes store. However, over time, there is a desire to go back to the beginning. This may be due to the fact that the new theme contains bugs, incorrectly displays icons or simply no longer likes. You can return the standard design in several ways, and they are all quite simple to perform.
Sometimes users are faced with a situation when the interface becomes unstable after installing a “heavy” skin, in which it is important to quickly roll back changes to avoid losing access to the basic functions of the gadget. MIUI and its new version of HyperOS provide regular mechanisms for returning to factory design that do not require root rights or complex software.
In this article, we will take a look at all the current methods of resetting the visual shell, learn how to use the built-in tools of the Theme application, how to forcefully change the design through settings, and what to do if the phone stopped responding to commands. Importantly, resetting the theme will not delete your personal data, contacts or applications by changing only the visual elements of the interface.
Use of Application Topics to Return the Standard
The most obvious and safe way to get back to the original look is to use the regular Theme app, which is preinstalled on every Xiaomi device, which is suitable for most situations where the system is stable.
Find a theme in the list called Classic, Default or MIUI Default, which is usually at the top of the list or in the "My themes" section, and if you click on it, you'll see the "Apply" button, and once you confirm the action, the system will instantly replace all the changed items with factory ones.
If a standard theme doesn’t appear on the active list, try clearing the app’s cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Themes and select “Clean” this action will update the list of available skins and often helps if the basic design option is missing.
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If the icons remain changed after applying the standard theme, restart the device. This will start the re-drawing of the desktop and apply the changes completely.
It’s worth noting that some global firmware versions may have different names for the standard theme.Look for options with the word Stock or the Mi logo. It’s important not to confuse resetting the theme with completely resetting the phone, as these are different processes.
Reset via screen settings andAlways-on Display
Sometimes changing the theme only affects a part of the items, such as the lock screen or wallpaper, in which cases a full reset through the Themes app can be redundant. You can point back the standard settings through the Wallpaper and personalization menu, which is the path for new versions of HyperOS.
Go to the desktop settings and find the style section, where you can change the font, notification sounds and unlock animations separately, and users often forget that they changed the font, and then wonder why the text looks strange even after changing the topic.
- 🎨 Open the Settings. → Wallpaper and personalization for access to basic elements.
- 🔄 Select System Style and click Reset or select the standard option.
- 🔔 Check the "Sounds and Vibrations" section to return the factory bell melodies.
Pay special attention to the Always-on Display screen. Custom themes often offer variations on the time display on the locked screen. To return the standard, you need to go to the Always-on settings and select the base dial, which is especially important for saving battery life.
☑️ Verification of personalization elements
Forced change of theme when the interface freezes
There are times when the installed theme causes critical errors: black screen, no response to touch, or endless reboot of the launcher, in which case the standard path through the menu is not available, you will need to use the hidden menu or safe mode if it is supported by your version of the software.
One effective method is to use Safe Mode (if available) or try to call Task Manager. However, Xiaomi is more likely to use the theme force through handicapped settings or special codes. Try to enter the ##855## (not all models) code in the call to get into the test menu.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone is stuck and does not respond to pressing, press the power button on the 10-15 You need to reboot the system for a second, and immediately after you turn it on, before you load a heavy theme, you need to quickly go to the settings to remove it.
You can also try to remove the problematic theme application through your computer using ADB-The adb shell pm uninstall com.android.thememanager command can temporarily disable the theme manager by returning the standard interface, but this is an extreme measure.
Removal of custom fonts and icons
Often the problem is not with the topic itself, but with separately installed components, such as fonts or icon packs, and even after changing the theme to a standard one, these elements can save their changes.
Go to the Topics app, click on the profile icon and select the Fonts section. Find the Roboto or MIUI Font font and apply it. This action will return the readability of the text in all system menus and applications.
Similar to icons, some themes can't completely overlap the third-party icon pack installed earlier, and in the "Icons" section, you also need to choose "Default" or "Classic" to ensure uniformity of visual style.
Why do you keep the old icons after the theme change?
Remember that some system applications, such as Explorer or Calculator, may have their own customization settings inside themselves. Check their custom settings menu for the theme switches.
Comparison of the methods of deregistration
To make it easier for you to choose the right way to solve the problem, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you determine which method will be most effective in your particular case, depending on the state of the device.
| Method | Difficulty | Risk of data loss | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the Topics app | Low. | No. | Tall. |
| Through System Settings | Low. | No. | Medium |
| Safe regime | Medium | No. | Tall. |
| Resetting (Hard Reset) | Tall. | Total loss. | 100% |
As you can see from the table, the safest and most effective method is to use a regular application. Hard Reset is only a good option if the system is unstable and other methods are not working. Remember that Hard Reset deletes all files.
Use the table as a checklist before you start, and if you're not confident, you'd better limit yourself to the first two methods, which are both knowledge-free and safe for the device.
What to do if the topic does not apply
Sometimes users complain that even after choosing a standard theme, the changes do not take effect, this may be due to a launcher cache or an error in the system process.
To do this, go to Settings → Applications → All applications, search the list of System Launcher (or System Launcher) and click Clear → Clear Cache. Don’t confuse it with Clear All Data, otherwise the location of the icons on the desktop will be confused.
If that didn't work, check for updates for the Themes app itself and the system launcher. Go to the Themes app, click on the profile and select Updates. Outdated versions of components may conflict with newer versions of MIUI.
⚠️ Warning: When cleaning up the system launcher data, all widgets and shortcuts on desktops will be reset, only if other methods fail, and be ready to reconfigure the desktop.
In rare cases, the problem may be that the system files are damaged, and if nothing helps, you may need to flash the device through your computer using the Mi Flash Tool, but this is a procedure for advanced users.
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In 95% of cases, the problem is solved by simply rebooting after applying a standard theme or cleaning the launcher cache.