Round icons on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: how to turn on in 3 minutes

Are you tired of the square icons on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and want to give the interface a fresh look? Round icons are one of the most popular trends in Android design, which makes the desktop more modern and user-friendly. Fortunately, owners of Redmi Note 10 (including modifications of Pro, Pro Max and 5G) do not need to install custom firmware or risk the stability of the system – round icons can be activated by legal means right in MIUI.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including official settings of the Xiaomi theme engine, third-party launchers with support for adaptive icons, as well as little-known tricks for users with root rights. All instructions are adapted to MIUI 12.5-14.0 and tested on the Redmi Note 10 (models 2021-2022).

1.Official way: MIUI themes with round icons

Xiaomi’s safest and most recommended method is to use a built-in theme store. The company regularly adds collections with round icons optimized for the Redmi Note 10 screen (2400×1080 resolution).

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush on desktop).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the query: round icons or round icons.
• 🎨 Choose your favorite theme (e.g. Roundify, CircularOS, or CircularOS). MIUI Rounded).
• 📥 Click Apply – the system will automatically replace the icons with round ones.

⚠️ Warning: Some themes can change not only the shape of icons, but also fonts, wallpaper, animations. If widgets are lost after applying the theme or the order of applications on the desktop has changed, return the standard theme in the My Themes section. → By default.

If the theme store doesn’t have the right options, check the filter settings: sometimes round icons are hidden in the Minimalism or Material Design categories. Also pay attention to paid themes – they often offer better icon drawing for all installed applications.

2. Launchers with support for adaptive icons

If you don't like the built-in MIUI themes, you can install a third-party launcher. Most popular solutions (like Nova Launcher, Action Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) support responsive icons that automatically convert standard icons to round ones, and the advantage of this method is the flexibility of customization and compatibility with any application.

Instructions for Nova Launcher (free version):

1. Download Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Set it as the default launcher (the corresponding request will appear at the first start).
3. Press the finger free space on the desktop → Settings.
4. Go to the Appearance. → Icon style.
5. Select Adaptive and set the shape of the Circle.
6. In the section Icon Size, select the optimal value (we recommend 110-120% for the Redmi Note 10).

⚠️ Attention: Some icons may not be displayed correctly if the app developer has not provided an adaptive version, in which case the launcher will cut the square icon in a circle, which sometimes looks unaesthetic. → Change the icon).

Make sure your phone has enough memory (minimum 200MB)

Turn off battery optimization for launcher in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Battery optimization

Backup your current icon location (screenshot or export via MIUI)

Check the compatibility of the launcher with your version of Android (MIUI 12+ Requires Android 10 and higher)-->

For maximum customization, try Hyperion Launcher – it offers more rounding options (including Squircle, an intermediate between square and circle) and supports dynamic wallpaper.

3. Hidden settings MIUI: forced_round_icons

For advanced users who are ready to work with system files, there is a way to force round icons to be enabled via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that does not require root rights, but may not work on all versions of MIUI. Tested on the Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13.0.8.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install ADB Tools, and open the command line in the adb.exe folder.
4. The command is: adb shell settings put secure forced_round_icons 1
5. Reboot the phone. The icons should be round.

To return square icons, execute the same command by replacing 1 by 0. ⚠️ Note: On some firmware, this parameter may reset after the update MIUI. Glitches with widget display are also possible - be prepared for manual desktop setup.

4 Manually modifying icons through.apk packets

This method is suitable for perfectionists who want all the icons on the phone to be perfectly round, including system applications.

• 🖥️ A computer with Android Studio installed or APK Editor.
• 📱 Ruth-Right (optional, but simplifies the process).
• 🎨 A set of round icons in.png format (you can download from sites like Flaticon).

Algorithm of action:

1. Download. APK-The file of the application you want to change (for example, via APKCombo).
2. Open the APK in APK Editor and go to the res/drawable or res/mipmap folder.
3. Replace the icon files (usually called the icons) ic_launcher.png or app_icon.png) round-up.
4. Save the modified APK and install it on your phone (pre-deleting the original app).

⚠️ Note: This method requires caution:

• Changing system APKs (e.g. com.android.settings) without root rights will lead to errors.
• Some applications (e.g. banking) can block work on modified APKs.
• After updating the app through Google Play, your icons will be reset.

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If you don’t want to mess with APKs, use apps like Icon Changer (Google Play), which lets you replace icons without editing files, but requires manual selection for each application.

5. Custom firmware with round icons by default

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, installing custom firmware (like Pixel Experience, LineageOS or crdroid) will give you not only round icons, but also a clean Android without unnecessary MIUI services. The Redmi Note 10 (codename mojito/sweet) has stable builds with Android 13/14 support.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Complete customization of the interface (including icon shapes, animations, fonts).
• 🚀 Higher performance due to the lack of bloatware (pre-installed applications Xiaomi).
• 🔒 Regular security updates (as opposed to regular security updates) MIUI, where updates are often delayed).

Cons:

• ⚠️ The risk of “bricking” the phone when installed incorrectly.
• 🔋 Possible problems with the camera or sensors (requires the installation of additional fixes).
• 📱 Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).

If you decide to take this step, follow the instructions on the XDA Developers forum for your Redmi Note 10 model. Be sure to back up via TWRP before you run your firmware!

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your goals and level of preparation:

• 🔹 For beginners: Use themes MIUI It's fast, secure and doesn't require technical skills.
• 🔹 For experienced users: Try it out ADB-You can use a command or manual icon editing to give you more control over the look and feel.
• 🔹 For enthusiasts: If you are not afraid of risks, custom firmware will open the maximum possibilities of customization.

If you're in doubt, start with the simplest method (MIUI) and gradually move on to the more complex. Remember that round icons are not just aesthetics, but also usability improvements: according to Google research, responsive icons reduce the time to find the right app by 12% due to a clearer visual hierarchy.

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On the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 14, round icons can be turned on without third-party applications - just upgrade the theme store to the latest version and apply one of the official collections.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing icons, Redmi Note 10 users often encounter common errors.

• 🔄 Icons dropped after update MIUI: Reapply the theme or check the launcher settings. ADB-Command, do it again.
• 🖼️ Some icons have remained square: These are system apps MIUI, So the solution is to manually replace them with Icon Pack Studio.
• ⚙️ Launcher brakes: Turn off animations in launcher settings or clear its cache in Settings → Annexes → Nova Launcher → Memory. → Clear the cache.
• 🔒 You can't change the system app icon: Without root rights, it's impossible. The alternative is to hide the original icon and create a shortcut on your desktop.

If you have lost your widgets after using round icons (such as weather or calendar), try:

1. Remove the widget from the desktop and add it again.
2. Reboot the phone.
3. Update the widget app through Google Play.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions