How to completely remove the theme from the Xiaomi Redmi phone: from standard to custom solutions

Why Xiaomi Redmi themes don’t get deleted “as usual” and what to do about it

You downloaded a new theme for your Xiaomi Redmi, but it was too loud, slows down the system or just doesn't fit into your style? Unlike wallpaper or melodies, MIUI themes integrate deep into the system - they change not only the background, but also icons, fonts, animations and even notification sounds.

Complicating the problem is that MIUI caches themes even after they are “deleted” through the Themes store. For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, users often complain that after changing the theme, old icons remain in the app menu, and fonts “fly” only after rebooting. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods from basic to radical, including cache reset and manual file cleaning.

Important: If you use custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or PixelExperience), some methods may not work or require root rights. For official versions of MIUI Global/China, all the instructions below are validated for 2026.

Method 1: Remove theme through the standard MIUI Themes menu

The most obvious, but not always effective, method, which is suitable for themes installed through the official MIUI Themes store, and works on all models from the Redmi 9A to the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G.

What to do:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to My Themes (or My Themes in English).
3. Find the right topic in the list and click on it.
4. In the window that opens, tap the Remove button (or basket icon).

⚠️ Note: If the Remove button is inactive or not, the theme is a system theme (e.g. Default or Dark Mode) that cannot be removed, but can only be replaced by another.

☑️ Check before deleting the topic

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After removal:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone – this will clear the theme cache and apply changes to all interface elements.
• 📱 If the icons are old, try changing the theme to another and back again (for example, on Default).
• 🗑️ For complete cleaning, go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Themes → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Method 2: Manually delete theme files (without root)

If the theme is not removed through the store or leaves behind “artifacts” (such as crooked fonts in Messaging), you can try to delete its files manually, this method does not require superuser rights, but requires accuracy.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB (in File Transfer mode).
2. Open internal memory and go down the path: MIUI → theme →.miui →.data This store all downloaded themes in the form of folders with names like com.example.theme123.
3. Find the folder with the name of the theme to be deleted (you can navigate by the date of change) and delete it.
4. Also check the MIUI → theme →.download folder – there may be temporary files left.

⚠️ Note: Do not delete folders with default, system or miui names, this can cause shell malfunctions. If you are not sure, it is better to back up the.miui folder before changing.

Method 3: Reset theme settings via ADB (for experienced)

If the topic is “entered” into the system and is not deleted by any of the above methods, you can use the ADB-This will help reset all the themes to the factory, but it will require you to connect your phone to your computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap the version number → return to Additional settings → For developers).
3. Connect the phone to your PC and execute in the command line: adb shell pm clear com.android.themes This command will reset all the theme settings, including cache.
4. If you want to delete a specific topic, find its packet name through: adb shell pm list packages | grep theme Then delete: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.example.themepackage

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⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB Do not use uninstall for system packages (e.g. com.miui.themes) - this will disrupt the work MIUI.

Method 4: Complete reset (last chance)

If the theme is so deeply integrated that none of the methods worked, then hard reset is a radical solution that will bring the phone back to factory settings but delete all the data (photos, contacts, apps).

How to do the reset correctly:

1. Create a backup through Settings → About Phone → Backup or manually copy important files to your PC.
2. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Restore and reset → Reset settings.
3. Choose Delete all data and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, the phone will be like new – the theme will disappear along with all user data.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) K50, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) After reset, you may need to re-authorize to Mi Account to unlock!

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Resetting is a last resort, and before using it, try all the other ways and make sure that the problem is the theme, not the system failure.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When working with themes on Xiaomi Redmi, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔴 The topic is gone, but the icons are still old. → Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Themes → Warehouse → Clear the cache and restart the phone.
• 🔴 You can’t delete the system theme (Default, Dark Mode) → You can't delete them, but you can replace them with another theme. If they're buggy, try updating them. MIUI.
• 🔴 After removing the theme, the wallpaper disappeared → Wallpaper is stored separately. Restore it through Settings. → Wallpaper or backup.
• 🔴 Theme slows down the phone. → Some custom themes contain heavy animations. Try a theme marked Light or Performance.

If the theme still appears after all the manipulations (for example, in Control Center or Lockscreen), check:

• 📌 Is there an additional customization application installed (for example, Hex Installer or Substratum).
• 📌 Is the mode activated for developers? → Window animation = 0.5x (may conflict with topics).
• 📌 No updates. MIUI In Settings → Updating the system.

How to Prevent Problems with Topics in the Future

To avoid having to deal with undeleteable topics again, follow these tips:

1. Check reviews before installing a theme in MIUI Themes. Topics rated below 4.0 often contain bugs.
2. Use official sources. Topics from third-party APKs (such as APKMirror) may conflict with MIUI.
3. Clean the Themes app cache regularly (once a month).
4. Create backups before installing custom themes, especially if they change system fonts or icons.
5. Update MIUI: Newer versions (e.g. MIUI 14/15) improve the handling and deletion of themes.

If you like to experiment with design, consider alternatives:

• 🎨 Icon packs (like Nova Launcher) + Icon Pack Studio – only change icons without affecting the system.
• 🖼️ Wallpaper with effects (apps like Wallcraft or Backdrops).
• 🔧 Custom launchers (Hyperion Launcher, Lawnchair) - allow you to flexibly configure the interface without risk to the user. MIUI.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions