Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the urge to change the look of their device by installing third-party designs from the Themes store. However, sometimes experiments lead to overloading and navigation uncomfortable. There is an urgent need to return everything to its original state in order to enjoy the clean and familiar design of the MIUI or HyperOS shell again.
The process of returning to factory design does not require deep technical knowledge, but has its own nuances depending on the version of the operating system. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to reset the topic on Xiaomi so you can quickly eliminate visual discomfort. You will learn about standard methods of disabling and ways to manually delete files if the standard path is not available.
It is worth noting that users often understand “reset” as a different action, from simple change of wallpaper to complete removal of custom launcher. We will consider the restoration of system elements of the design that have been changed through the official application of the themes, which will help to avoid confusion and perform the procedure as safely as possible for your data.
Staffing method of disconnection through the application Topics
The easiest and safest way to get back to the standard look is to use the built-in Theme app, which is suitable for 95% of the time when the system is stable. You don't have to search for hidden files or use a computer, all the actions are done in a couple of touches of the screen.
To start, open the Themes app on your smartphone, usually in the Tools folder or on the home screen. At the bottom of the screen, find the Profile tab (a human icon) where all your personal statistics and installed designs are stored.
Go to My Themes. Here you'll see a list of all the designs that you've downloaded and applied. Find a theme called Classic or Standard, which is the factory version of the interface. Click on it, and then select Apply at the bottom of the screen.
Once applied, the system automatically restarts the graphics shell, the icons, fonts and wallpaper will return to factory values. If you see standard icons after that, but the wallpaper remains the same, they will need to be replaced separately through the gallery or lock screen settings.
⚠️ Note: After applying a standard theme, check the font settings. Some custom themes change the system font, which is not always automatically reset with the design.
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If a standard Classic theme is removed from the My Themes list, simply click on the Recycle Bin icon or menu in the Themes app and select Download Standard Themes to restore it.
Removal of third-party launchers and applications
Sometimes users confuse the theme with a fully installed launcher. If the interface hasn't changed after resetting the theme through the Themes app, you may have a third-party launcher downloaded from Google Play activated, programs like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher completely replace the desktop.
To check this, go to your phone's settings. Find the Apps section and select All Apps. scroll through the list and look for the names of the well-known launchers or interface change programs you've recently installed.
If a suspicious app is found, click on it and select the Remove option.The system can request confirmation or input of the screen unlock password.After removing the third-party launcher, Xiaomi will automatically return the standard POCO Launcher or System Launcher desktop.
In some cases, a third-party launcher may block deletion or hide its icon. If you can't find the app in the list, try Settings → Desktop. The current active launcher may be displayed here and you can switch it to the system one.
- 🔍 Open the settings and go to the "Applications" section".
- 🗑️ Find third-party launchers (Nova, Apex, Go, etc.) in the list.).
- 🚫 Click "Delete" and confirm the action.
- 🔄 Restart the device to apply changes.
Resetting lock screen settings and wallpaper
Even after the main theme has been changed, the lock screen often remains changed, due to the wallpaper carousel function or individual lock screen settings, which may not depend on the main theme, and to completely clear the interface, you need to work with these parameters separately.
Go to Settings and select Lock Screen, and you'll see the current wallpaper source here. If the wallpaper carousel is on, just turn off the switch, and the system will tell you to choose a static image or return a standard image.
It’s also worth checking font settings. Castomy themes often set specific shapes that may not be readable well. Go to Settings → Screen → Font (or through the Topics → Profile → Fonts app) and select the default system font.
Pay special attention to the style of the watch on the lock screen. In the new versions of MIUI and HyperOS, the watch style is independently customized. Click on the watch area on the locked screen (or in the lock screen settings) and choose the classic digital or analog style.
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Solving interface freeze problems
There are situations when, after installing a "heavy" theme, the phone starts to work slowly and the interface freezes, in which case the standard menu may not open, and you can't change the topic the usual way, and you will need a more radical approach through safe mode or resetting.
If the phone is responding to touch, but the menu is not available, try rebooting the device to Safe Mode. To do this, press the power button, and when the off menu appears, keep your finger on the Off (on some models, Reboot) item for a long time until you are prompted to switch to Safe Mode.
In Safe Mode, only system applications are downloaded, and third-party themes are not activated, so you can go into settings and remove the problem design or application causing the conflict.
If the interface doesn’t respond at all, a forced reboot will help, pressing the Volume Up and Power buttons (or just Power for 10-15 seconds) simultaneously until the device vibrates and the Mi or Xiaomi logo appears.
⚠️ Note: Forced reboot does not delete your personal data, but it can interrupt the retention processes if they were going on at the time of freezing.
Table: Comparison of discharge methods
To make it easier for you to choose the right method, we have prepared a comparison table that will help you understand which way to use it in your particular situation, whether it is a simple change of picture or combating system errors.
| Method | Difficulty | Risk of data loss | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the Topics app | Low. | No. | Standard change of design |
| Removal of the launcher | Medium | No. | If a third-party desktop is installed |
| Safe regime | Tall. | No. | When the interface freezes |
| Resetting (Hard Reset) | Critical | Total loss. | Only in critical system failures |
As you can see from the table, most problems are solved by software without risking files. However, if you decide to completely reset your settings (Hard Reset), remember that this is a last resort. It returns the phone to the state of "out of the box" by removing all photos, contacts and applications.
Before any manipulations involving deep system setup, it is always recommended to back up important data to the Mi Cloud cloud or to your computer, which will take a few minutes, but will save your information in case of unforeseen circumstances.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
In this section, we will answer the most popular questions users have when trying to change or reset a topic, and if you didn’t find the answer in the main part of the article, it’s probably here.
Will the theme reset after the MIUI update?
Can I remove the standard Classic theme?
Why did the ads stay after the theme was reset?
Does the topic affect the speed of the phone?
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The standard MIUI theme is optimized by Xiaomi engineers better than any third-party counterparts, ensuring maximum stability and energy efficiency of the device.
To sum up, the process of getting back to the factory design on Xiaomi is simple and logical, and the key is to understand the difference between the theme, launcher and screen system settings. Using the methods described above, you can refresh the look of your smartphone at any time or correct errors that have arisen after a failed experiment.
Don't be afraid to experiment with settings, because personalization is one of the main advantages of the Android platform. However, always keep in mind the path to indentation, which we described in this article, will allow you to feel confident with any update to the interface.