How to find out what theme is on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12-14

Have you ever wondered what the name of that beautiful theme that now adorns your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO is? Maybe you want to return it after resetting, share it with a friend, or just get to know the designer. In the MIUI shell, not only are the themes changed by wallpaper, but also by icons, fonts, animations — and sometimes it’s hard to remember which version is installed.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to identify a current theme on any Xiaomi device, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The methods work on MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including global and Chinese versions of firmware. And you’ll learn how to save your favorite theme forever and where to look for its original name if it is displayed in characters.

Important: Some methods require permission to debug via USB or install third-party apps, and we have marked these methods with special warnings — read it carefully!

1. Through standard MIUI settings (the easiest way)

If you need to quickly find out the name of your current theme without installing additional programs, use the built-in Themes menu. This method works on all Xiaomi devices regardless of the version of MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush and palette).
2. Go to the tab My (or My themes in older versions).
3. At the top of the screen you will see the inscription Current theme with the title and miniature preview.
4. Click on the preview and a page will open with detailed information, including the author and the theme version.

⚠️ Note: If the title of the theme is displayed in characters (e.g. ), copy it and paste it into the translator. Often these are official themes from Xiaomi, which have English counterparts (in this case, "Mi Home Minimal Black").

Open the "Themes" annex

Go to the "Mine" tab.

Find the "Current Topic" block

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2.Using MIUI Launcher (for power users)

If the standard method didn’t work (for example, due to custom firmware), you can use the hidden settings of MIUI Launcher.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Press 7 times in a row on the MIUI version.
3. Return to the main settings menu – a new item will appear Additional → For developers.

Now, follow the following steps:

1. Open the settings → Additional → for developers.
2. Find the option to Enable MIUI log and activate it.
3. Return to the home screen and swipe down to call the notification panel.
4. Click on the MIUI Launcher Log notification and the log with technical information will open.
5. In the line current_theme The current topic will be listed in com.xxx.theme format.

💡 Useful tip: If the log is too large, use the search by page (in most browsers – Ctrl).+F) and enter current_theme.

3. Through ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if you have a PC and are ready to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB).It is versatile and works even on locked devices (without root rights).

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings → Additional → Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
4. Follow the command: adb shell dumpsys activity com.miui.home | grep mCurrentTheme
5. In the conclusion, find the line of the form mCurrentTheme=ThemeInfo{packageName=com.xx.theme.name}.

🔍 Example of inference:

mCurrentTheme=ThemeInfo{packageName=com.xiaomi.mitheme.global.minimal.black}

Minimal.black is part of the title.

Through the Topics app

MIUI Launcher Log

ADB-team

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4. Third-party applications for topic analysis

If you want to not only know about your current topic, but also manage it (save, edit, share), look for specialized tools. We tested the 3 most reliable ones:

⚠️ Note: Apps from third-party sources (not Google Play) may contain malicious code. Install them only from trusted resources, such as 4PDA or XDA Developers.

Critical information: The MIUI Theme Editor may conflict with some custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu). Before using, back up the theme through the app menu.

5. Manual search by system files (for users with root)

If your device has root rights, you can manually find the current theme file in the system folders, which is the most reliable method, but it requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /data/system/theme/
3. Find the file. current_theme.xml — It will contain a theme package in format: <string name="current_theme_package">com.xiaomi.mitheme.global.minimal</string>
4. Copy the value of the tag current_theme_package — That's the identifier of your topic.

⚠️ Note: Do not edit or delete files in the folder /data/system/theme/ — it could cause a failure. MIUI Launcher and the need to reinstall firmware!

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If you often experiment with themes, back up /data/system/theme/ via TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery to help you quickly restore your system to good health after a bad change.

How to keep your favorite topic forever

Finding the title of the theme is only half the battle, so you don't lose it after resetting your settings or updating your MIUI, follow these tips:

• 📥 Download the theme manually: Open the Topic app, find your theme in the Mines section, click on three dots → The file will be saved in.mtz format.
• 🔄 Export through ADB: Use the command: adb pull /data/system/theme/current_theme.mtz C:\themes\ (switch the path).
• ☁️ Upload to the cloud:.mtz files can be stored in Google Drive or Mi Cloud – they take up little space (usually) 1-5 MB).
• 🛠️ Use backup: Apps like Swift Backup (from root) or Titanium Backup can save theme settings.

🔹 Where to look for downloaded themes?

By default,.mtz files are saved in the folder:

/storage/emulated/0/MIUI/theme/

You can copy them to a PC or other phone for later use.

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.mtz themes are compatible between Xiaomi devices, but some items (such as icons) may not display correctly on screens with different resolution.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When defining a theme on Xiaomi, users encounter common mistakes, and we have collected the most common and ways to fix them:

• ❌ Theme title does not show: Check if a third-party launcher (like Nova or Apex) is installed. MIUI Launcher by default. Update theme app via Google Play or App Store.
• ❌ ADB Does not see the device: Install the latest Xiaomi drivers from the official website. USB-cable (preferably original) Enable the debugging option USB (security parameters in the developer settings.
• ❌ The topic dropped after the update MIUI: Check the folder. /MIUI/theme/ — Sometimes the themes are saved there even after the update. If the theme was official, find it in the Topics App. → Online by screenshot.

📌 Advice for owners POCO:

On POCO devices (such as the POCO F5 or the POCO X5 Pro), the path to themes may be different.

adb shell ls /data/system/theme_poco/

FAQ: Answers to popular questions