How to return a standard or custom theme to Xiaomi Redmi Note: the complete guide

Remove your favorite theme on Xiaomi Redmi Note by mistake? MIUI Is the interface ugly or is the design settings wrong? Don't rush to reflash the phone. 90% In some cases, the problem can be solved 5–10 In this article, we will discuss all working ways to restore themes on Redmi Note smartphones (relevant to Note models). 4/4X note 13 Pro+).

MIUI It offers two types of themes: standard (built-in) and custom (downloaded from the Tema Store or installed through the Tema Store). APK). The methods of their recovery are different — somewhere will help reset the theme settings, and somewhere will require manual installation of the file.mtz. We will consider both options, as well as the rare cases when the problem lies deeper — in corrupted system files.

Important: Before you start, check the version MIUI In Settings → On the phone, on the global firmware (MIUI Global and Chinese (MIUI China) Theme settings may be different. If your Redmi Note runs on custom firmware (like PixelExperience or LineageOS), the methods in this article won't work - it uses standard Android Theme Engine.

1. Restore the standard theme MIUI via settings

If an embedded theme is lost after updating or resetting (for example, Default, Dark Mode or MIUI 14 Light, try returning it from the theme menu first, and this method works on all Redmi Notes regardless of the model.

Open the Themes app (icon with brush) and follow the steps:

1. Go to My Themes section (the tab at the bottom of the screen).
2. Scroll down to the Standards block (usually at the bottom).
3. Click on the desired topic (such as Default) and select Apply.
4. Confirm the action – the system will restart the interface (takes up) ~10 seconds).

If standard topics are not listed, then:

• 🔄 Themes app cache is damaged – clear it in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Firmware MIUI damaged – Reinstallation via Fastboot is required (detailed in section 5).
• 🚫 The theme is deleted by the system – this happens after rooting or using Magisk modules (for example, MIUI Blur).

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 13.0.4 for Redmi Note 10 Pro) Standard themes can be hidden behind the More button (three dots in the upper right corner of the Themes app.

2. How to return a deleted custom theme from a backup

If you installed a theme from Tema Store or a third-party source (.mtz file) and then deleted it, try recovering it from a backup. MIUI automatically saves copies of themes in the folder MIUI/theme/.backup, But it's not accessible without root rights:

Connect the Redmi Note to your computer via USB (in file transfer mode) and:

1. Open your phone’s internal memory and go along the way: Internal Storage → MIUI → theme →.Backup (Hidden Folder – Enable the Display of Hidden Files in Explorer Settings.)
2. Find a file with the.mtz extension and the title of your topic (e.g, DarkNebula_v3.2.mtz).
3. Copy it to any other folder (like Download).
4. Open the Topic app, click + (plus-plus) → Import from the device and select the copied file.

If the.backup folder is not available or empty:

• 🗑️ Cash wasn't created by that — MIUI only saves backup copies if the theme was installed through the Tema Store (not through the APK).
• ⏳ It's been over 30 days — MIUI Automatically cleans old backups of themes.
• 🔧 Reservation function is disabled - check in Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

3. Re-installing theme through the Tema Store or APK

If you don't have a backup, it's easiest to download the theme again. For those from the official store (Tema Store), it takes 1-2 minutes:

1. Open Topics → Online (bottom tab).
2. Enter the title of the theme in the search or find it in the My downloads section (if you bought it).
3. Click Download, then Apply.

For those established through APK (for example, 4PDA or XDA Developers):

1. Download the.mtz file to your phone (preferably to the Download folder).
2. Open the Topics app → press + → Import from the device.
3. Select the downloaded file and confirm the installation.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note with MIUI 14+ when importing themes APK There may be an error: This theme is incompatible with your version. MIUI". Solution: Rename the file by removing the characters from the name _v1, _v2 etc. (e.g., etc, DarkTheme_v3.mtz → DarkTheme.mtz).

If the topic does not apply or if there is an error:

4. Reset theme settings to factory

If the theme is applied but displayed incorrectly (for example, the icons or fonts are lost), reset the theme settings. This will return all the design parameters to the standard, but will not remove the installed themes.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Registration (or Additional) → Registration on old versions MIUI).
2. Select Reset Theme Settings (may be called Reset by Default).
3. Confirm the action - the phone will restart.

After discharge:

• 🎨 The system colors will return to standard (light/dark theme depending on the settings).
• 📱 Icons will take the form of Default (if you used custom packs).
• 🔤 Fonts will be dropped to MiSans (or Roboto on global firmware).
• 🔊 The alarm and notification sounds will return to standard.

If the reset did not help, the problem may be:

• 🛠️ Damaged files MIUI — Reinstallation of the firmware is required (section 5).
• 🤖 Conflict with Magisk – disable modules associated with the design (for example, MIUI Theme Engine).
• 📱 Hardware Acceleration – Try disabling it in Developer Settings (if enabled).

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Before resetting themes, make screenshots of the current design settings (colors, fonts, icons) - so it will be easier to restore your favorite look after resetting.

5. The restoration of those through ADB (power-user)

If standard methods did not work, and the topic is critically important (for example, it is custom firmware with a unique design), you can try to restore it through the use of a new method. ADB. This method is suitable for users who have previously backed up theme through adb backup.

You'll need:

• Computer with installed ADB Tools (download from the official Android website).
• USB-cable (preferably original).
• Initiated Debugging Mode USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version → Go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi Note to your computer and confirm access to the USB.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Follow the command to check the connection: Adb devices must display the serial number of your device.
4. Restore the theme from backup (replace backup.ab with your file name): adb restore backup.ab
5. On the phone, confirm the recovery (enter a password if required).

If there is no backup, but you know the title of the theme, you can try extracting it from the system files:

adb pull /data/system/theme/com.android.theme.icon_pack [path on computer]

This command will copy the files of the current icon package theme on the PC.

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB You can reset all the settings if you specify the wrong path!

6.Reinstallation of firmware as a last resort

If none of the methods worked and the topic is critical (for example, it is a corporate phone branding), then you have to reflash the device, which will return all system themes to factory status, but delete user data (if you do not backup).

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Redmi Note:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the site MIUI Downloads (select Fastboot or Recovery depending on the firmware method).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder on your computer.
3. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume down when the phone is off).
4. Run the firmware script: fastboot flash all (For Windows, use the file) flash_all.bat, for macOS/Linux — flash_all.sh.)
5. Wait for the end (10-15 minutes) and the phone to restart.

After the firmware:

• 🔄 All standard topics will be restored.
• 🗑️ Castomy themes and design settings will be removed - they will have to be installed again.
• 📱 Application data will be saved if you choose firmware without wipe (clean all instead of clean all and lock).

For Redmi Note models 11/12/13 With the lock bootloader (Anti-Rollback) before the firmware, you need to unlock the Bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool. Otherwise, the phone can turn into a “brick».

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Flashing is the last resort. 95% of the time, the themes are solved by sections 1-4. Only flash your phone if you are confident in your actions or under the guidance of an experienced user.

7.Alternative methods: Magisk and third-party launchers

If you can’t recover the theme, but you need a specific design, consider alternatives:

1. Magisk modules for themes:

• 🎭 MIUI Theme Engine allows you to set themes without restrictions MIUI.
• 🖌️ MiuiHome Mod – changes icons and animations.
• 🌓 Dark Mode Enforcer – Forced to include dark theme in all apps.

Install them through Magisk Manager (root rights required).

Third-party launchers:

• 📱 Nova Launcher + Icon Packs (such as Whicons or Delta).
• 🎨 Lawnchair supports dynamic Material You colors.
• 🔧 Hyperion Launcher – maximum customization without root.

The launchers will not replace the system theme MIUI, But will allow you to change icons, wallpaper and animations.

Annexes for registration:

• 🎨 Hex Installer – Set themes in.hex (alternative to.mtz).
• 🖼️ KWGT — custom-designed widgets for the main screen.
• 📱 Substratum – Android themes (powered by rooted Redmi Notes).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the restoration of topics