How to find out what theme is installed on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all ways

Why it’s important to know the current theme on the Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 smartphones are powered by MIUI, which is famous for its personalization flexibility. One of the key features is the ability to install custom themes that change the appearance of the system, from icons and fonts to animations and sounds. But what if you forget the name of the current theme or want to return to the standard look?

Complicating the problem is that MIUI doesn’t always display the active theme name in an obvious place, such as when you update the system or reset the theme may get lost and the user won’t know which one was installed before, and this article will help you identify the current theme on the Redmi Note 9 (including the Pro and Pro Max models) in every way you can, from standard tools to technical tricks.

We’ll look at methods of varying complexity, from simple (through the settings menu) to advanced (using ADB or file manager), and we’ll also look at why a topic sometimes doesn’t appear in the installed list and how to fix it.

Method 1: Checking through the “Themes” menu in MIUI

The most obvious and quickest method is to look at the topics section. However, there are nuances: depending on the version of MIUI (12, 12.5, 13 or later), the location of the menu item may differ. On the Redmi Note 9 with the current updates, the path looks like this:

1. Open the “Themes” app** (icon with brush and palette).
2. Go to the tab “Mine” (or “Installed” in older versions).

If you see a theme title that says "Standard" or "System" instead of a theme title, it means that you are using a default MIUI theme without custom changes. In some firmware (for example, MIUI Global), the standard theme may be called Default or MIUI.

⚠️ Note: On the Redmi Note 9 with unofficial firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or PixelExperience), the Themes section may be missing or not working properly.

If there is a topic on the list but not marked as active, try:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the system does not have time to update the status.
• 📥 Update the Themes app via Google Play or App Store MIUI.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache of the “Themes” application in Settings → Annexes → Application management.

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If the theme doesn’t appear in the “My” list, but the interface is visually changed, it’s likely that it was removed or reset to standard after the MIUI update.

Method 2: View through the design settings

MIUI 12.5 and later has a separate section for design management, where you can also see an active theme, which works even if the Themes app is removed or blocked:

1. Go to Settings → Design (or Settings → Screen → Design in some versions).
2. At the top of the screen will be the name of the current theme and its author (for example, Dark Mode by MIUI Team).
3. Click on the title of the theme to open its card with previews and options (modify, delete, share).

If this section displays “No active theme” or “System theme is used,” then the custom settings are reset. Note the settings below – there may be individual design elements (such as live wallpaper or custom fonts) that visually create a “theme” effect, although the theme itself is not applied.

On the Redmi Note 9 Pro with MIUI 14, the “Save Current Design” feature is now available in the Personalization section, which allows you to back up all visual settings (including the theme) to the.mtz file.

Method 3: Using a file manager (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can find the title of the theme manually through system files, which requires root rights or access to hidden folders through ADB, but it yields 100% results.

The active theme in MIUI is stored in the configuration file along the way:

/data/system/theme/current_theme.xml

To read this file:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Cross the path. /data/system/theme/ and find the file. current_theme.xml.
3. Open the file with a text editor and it will have a line of the form: <theme packageName="com.android.theme.iconPack.rounded.system" /> Here packageName is a unique theme identifier.

If you don’t have root, you can use ADB (instruction below). Alternatively, copy the file to your computer via MTP (if the /data folder is available).

⚠️ Note: Modifying files in /data/system/ If you don't have a backup, you can crash the interface. If you've reset the subject after you edit, or if you've got artifacts, reset through Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings (select "Reset themes»**).

In some cases, the topic can be stored in the folder:

/data/system/users/0/theme/

Here you'll find the files. applied_theme.xml and theme_assets The subject name is usually listed in the name or title attribute.

Method 4: ADB commands for the definition of the topic

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a powerful tool for interacting with an Android device through a computer, which allows you to pull out information about a topic even if it does not appear in the interface.

For this:

1. Install ADB on your computer (download Platform Tools from Google).
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to activate Developer Settings), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.

In the conclusion of the command, look for the lines:

• mCurrentThemePkg= is a theme package (e.g. com.android.theme.iconPack.rounded).
• mCurrentThemeName= is a human-readable name.
• mAppliedComponents= A list of used elements (icons, fonts, etc.).

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings get secure current_theme_package

This will return a unique theme identifier in the Android package format (e.g. com.miui.theme.Dark) that you can type into a search engine to find the title.

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Method 5: Third-party applications for topic analysis

If you don't want to dig into settings or use ADB, you can use third-party utilities that scan the system and show you an active theme, and also allow you to manage it more flexibly than standard MIUI tools.

Top.-3 apps for Redmi Note 9:

1. Hex Installer (no root but limited) Shows a list of installed themes, including hidden system ones, and may conflict with MIUI on newer versions.

Examples of MIUI Theme Editor:

• 📱 Install the application from 4PDA (It is not available in Google Play).
• 🔓 Provide root access (if requested).
• 🔍 Go to the tab "Active themes"** - there will be a title and preview.
• 💾 Click Export** to save the theme to a backup file.

⚠️ Note: Applications like Hex Installer can cause errors in the MIUI, If multiple themes are active at the same time, back up your Settings before using it. → Additionally. → Backup.

If you use Substratum, the current theme name can be found in the Overlay Management menu (the Active tab). Note that on MIUI, this method only works with the Andromeda patch or the Magnesian module.

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If the app doesn’t see the theme, try rebooting the phone to Safe Mode (press the power button → “Reboot Safe Mode”).This will turn off all third-party overlays and you’ll be able to see the “clean” theme.

What to do if the topic is not defined?

Sometimes even after all the means of checking, the subject remains invisible, and this happens for several reasons:

• 🔄 Conflict of topics: Multiple overlays are applied at the same time (for example, through Substratum and standard “Themes»).
• 🛠️ Damaged files: System files topics (/data/system/theme/) damaged after incorrect update.
• 📱 Custom firmware: In some builds (e.g. PixelExperience) theme mechanism MIUI switched off.
• 🔒 Manufacturer restrictions: Some regional versions of the Redmi Note 9 (for example, for China) have their functionality cut down.

Decisions:

1. Reset themes: Go to Settings → About Phone → Resetting → Reset themes. This will bring back standard design.
2. Cache Clearing: For Themes and com.miui.thememanager (via Settings → Apps).
3. Reinstall themes: Remove all custom themes in Settings → Decoration → My themes, then restart the phone.
4. Manual editing: If you are confident in your actions, delete files to /data/system/theme/ (root required).

If the problem persists, check the integrity of system files through MIUI Diagnostics:

1. Enter the dialer: ##4636##.
2. Select "Testing" (or "Diagnostics").

adb shell am force-stop com.miui.thememanager


adb shell am start -n com.miui.thememanager/.ThemeManagerActivity

FAQ: Frequent questions about themes on Redmi Note 9