Changing the visuals on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is often the reason why users want to get it back. Sometimes a downloaded skin contains intrusive ads, incorrectly displays icons or simply stops liking them after a couple of days. The standard MIUI shell makes it easy to manage this, but the process of returning to the original look can be nuanced depending on the version of the system.
Users often confuse simple style switching with the complete removal of third-party design files. If you have installed a complex package from a third-party source, simply choosing a “classic” theme may not be enough. In some cases, the system continues to tighten design elements from cache or hidden profiles, requiring deeper intervention in personalization settings.
In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove the theme from the Xiaomi phone and return the factory look to the interface. We will look at the standard tools of the Themes application, methods of forced resetting through system settings and ways to remove third-party launchers that may have been introduced into the system.
The most obvious and safe way to return the standard look is to use the built-in Theme System App. It is through this that new skins are installed in 95% of cases, so it is logical that the rollback should be done here. The application interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware region (Global, China, EEA), but the basic logic remains the same for all Android devices from this manufacturer. To start, you need to launch the Theme app and go to the user profile. Usually this is a person icon in the upper right corner or the Profile tab in the lower menu. Here you store the entire history for downloads and the current categories and select the ones. In the list that opens, you'll see every single piece of art that's ever been downloaded, including a standard one called Classic or Default. Click on a standard theme to activate it. The system can suggest that you use all the components (wallpaper, sounds, icons) or select individual elements. It is important to select the "Apply All" option to ensure that all modified interface elements are replaced with stock ones. After application, the phone can blink the screen for a second - this is a normal reaction of the system to changing the design resources. 📊 What is the interface of Xiaomi?MIUI 12MIUI 13MIUI 14HyperOS
Sometimes the theme seems to be removed, but the icons are old and the notification sounds are unchanged. This happens when only a part of the skin components are used. MIUI And the new HyperOS has a flexible style mixing system where you can change wallpaper, fonts and icons separately, so to avoid display conflicts, you need to manually check each subitem in the personalization menu. → Wallpaper and personalization (or similar item depending on the OS version: 🎨 Topic: Make sure you are classic or standard. 🔔 Sounds: Reset the ringtone and notifications to factory. 🔣 Fonts: Return the system font if it has changed with the subject. 🖼️ Always on screen: turn off or reset AOD, if he was complete with a skin. If visual artifacts are saved after these actions, it makes sense to check the settings of a particular launcher.Some heavy themes install their own desktop plugins. In this case, a separate tab Plugins or Components may appear in the Topics application menu in the user profile, where you need to remove active third-party registration modules. 💡Before using a standard theme, take a screenshot of the desktop to help you understand which icons or widgets haven’t returned to their original state. The situation is complicated if by "theme" you meant the installation of a third-party launcher downloaded not from the official store, but from the official store. APK-file-or-third-party. Programs like Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or specialized skins like Pixel Experience for Xiaomi run on top of the system and are not always removed through the theme menu. → Annexes → All apps. Find a suspicious app on the list that is responsible for the look (often called the same as the theme, or has the launcher name. ⚠️ Note: When you remove the third-party launcher, the system will automatically switch to a standard desktop. If the screen is out and nothing happens, try pressing the Home button several times or restarting the device. After removing the third-party software, it is recommended to clear the system cache. To do this, in the application settings, find the System Launcher (or System Launcher) process and click Clear Cache. Don’t confuse it with “Clean Data” as it will knock out the location of all your icons on your desktop. ☑️ Check after the theme is removed Icons returned to factory Notifications Standard Settings Menu in white/black Animations work smoothly: 0 / 4 Not all methods are equally effective in different situations. If you just change the theme in the app, one switch is enough. If you have experimented with superuser rights (Root) or installed modified system files, a complete reset may be required. Method Efficiency Risk of Data Loss Complexity Switching in Application Topics High (for regular themes) No Low Reset via Settings (Personalization) Medium (may remain garbage) No Low Removal of Third-Party APK High (for launchers) No (except for launcher settings) Average Full Reset (Wipe Data) 100% (return to factory state) Complete Data Loss High Choose a method based on your situation. In most cases, resorting to radical measures is only if the system behaves unstablely launcher) No (except for launcher settings) Averted the the the the theme (Wipe Data is not damaged by the the the the the the the the the the the theme, or the case, it is not being used in the case when the case when the smartphone is not damaged, or the case when the case is not used correctly, it is used, or the case when the case when the case with the file is not damaged the case. If the standard Theme app gives an error when trying to turn on the classic style, try to clear the data of the theme application itself. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Find the Theme app (icon with a brush). Press Memory and select Clear Data and Clear Cache. After that, the application will return to the “as after installation” state, and you can re-download or select the standard theme from the directory without errors. Hidden System Themes In some versions of MIUI, there is a hidden the theme “MTZ”, which is the technical basis. If you delete all visible themes, but the artifs remain, it may be damaged by only one of the baseline. Make sure that the settings of the region (Settings) → Additionally. → The region is not worth an exotic country that blocks theme services. Switching the region to India or Singapore often helps unlock the functionality of the store theme if it was not available. If visual errors are critical, the interface is glitzy, and it does not work out to remove the topic in the usual ways, there is a complete reset option. This method is guaranteed to remove any third-party changes, including deeply integrated mods, but requires prior saving of important information.Be sure to back up your contacts, photos and documents to the Google cloud or computer before starting the procedure. The reset process is irreversible. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings (or Advanced settings) → Reset. Select Delete all data. ⚠️ Warning: Make sure the battery is at least 50%. Interrupting the reset process due to battery discharge can make it impossible to boot the system (bootloop). After restarting, you will get a completely clean phone with factory firmware and standard design. This is the only way to guarantee the removal of system themes that have been implemented with administrator rights or through a modified Recovery. 💡Complete reset is a nuclear option. Use it only if other methods have failed, because you will lose all the data inside the phone's memory. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Can I delete the default theme? No, the Classic or Default system theme cannot be deleted because it is part of the shell. MIUI/HyperOS. It should always be set up as a backup. If you try to remove it through a root file manager, the phone may stop loading. Why did the curtain disappear after the theme change? The transparency and blur depend on the particular theme. Xiaomi’s standard themes may not support strong background blur in some versions MIUI. Try downloading the official Black or White theme from the directory — they are often the best optimized. How to remove ads that appear after installing the theme? Some free themes contain promotional modules. To remove them: 1. Delete the theme. 2. In the Topics app, click on the profile → Settings (cogs) → Turn off "Receive recommendations" and "Show ads." 3. In the phone settings in search, type "msa" and turn off the service. MSA. Does the live theme affect battery consumption? Yes, dynamic themes with live wallpaper, complex unlock animations and constantly updated widgets can increase battery consumption by 5-10% per day. If you notice a quick discharge after installing the skin, return static design. Where do you store files of downloaded themes on Xiaomi? Theme files are stored in a hidden system folder /data/data/com.android.thememanager/files. Access is only possible if you have Root rights. It is easier for the average user to manage files through the Themes app → Profile → Dele.