How to open theme settings on Xiaomi devices: all ways for smartphones and TV

Customizing the appearance of the interface is one of the key features of Xiaomi devices, but not all users know how to properly access the hidden themes. MIUI/HyperOS Or PatchWall TV, the paths to settings can be very different, and this article will help you understand everything from basic methods to hidden features for power users.

We will look at not only standard menu routes, but also alternative methods (such as ADB or engineering menus) that can be useful if the interface is frozen or standard settings are not available. We will pay special attention to the differences between the firmware versions - starting with HyperOS 1.0.20.0, access to some of theme parameters is moved to the Personalization section, which causes confusion among owners of older devices.

Ways to access theme settings on Xiaomi smartphones

On smartphones with MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, the path to customizing themes depends on the shell version. In recent updates, Xiaomi has made access easier, but at the same time hid some advanced options.

For MIUI 12/13/14, the standard path is as follows:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon)
2. Go to the Screen section → Screen style
3. Select the item Theme or Wallpaper and themes

In HyperOS, the logic has changed, and now the basic themes are hidden in the Personalization section.

Settings → Personalization → Wallpaper and style → Theme

If you don’t have Personalization displayed, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. For devices older than 2022, you may need to manually update through Settings → System Update.

Where to find theme settings on Xiaomi TVs

The PatchWall interface on Xiaomi TVs has its own theme-organization logic. There is no “Personalization” section here – instead, all the appearance settings are collected in the screen settings menu.

Step-by-step instructions for Mi TV and Redmi TV:

• 📺 Press the Settings button on the remote
• 🔍 Choose Display & Sound → Screen Settings
• 🎨 Go to Theme or Wallpaper (depending on the model)
• 🔄 To change the system theme may require a reboot of TV

On TVs with Google TV (such as Xiaomi TV A Pro) the path is different:

Settings → Device → Screen and sound → Design theme

⚠️ Note: On some TV models (e.g. Mi) TV 4S 55" 2020) "Theme" may not be available, due to manufacturer restrictions on budget lines, in which case only standard wallpapers are available without the ability to change the color scheme of the interface.

Hidden Topics Settings: Engineering Menu and ADB

For power users who lack basic options, there are hidden access methods that allow you to change system fonts, icons, and even animations that are not available through the standard menu.

The first way is through the engineering menu:

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Once you enter this code, select Testing → UI Testing. You can test various visual circuits here, but be careful: not all parameters are saved after you reboot.

The second way is to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Enable debugging over USB in the developer settings

Install ADB drivers on PC

Connect your phone to your computer via USB

Start the command line on behalf of the administrator-->

The main teams to work with the topics:

adb shell settings put secure theme_customization_package com.android.theme.customization.pkg


adb shell am start -n com.android.themes/.ThemeChooserActivity

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-commands can cause interface failure. Before experimenting, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset on some devices (e.g, POCO F5) Root rights are required to access hidden topics.

Difference in settings for different Xiaomi models

Even within a single line of devices, the path to customization of the themes may differ, due to Xiaomi’s policy of adapting the interface to different market segments.

POCO devices (such as the POCO F4 GT) often require pre-activation of the developer mode, which can be done by pressing the build number 7 times in Settings → About Phone.

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If your favorite themes are missing after upgrading to HyperOS, try resetting your personalization settings through Settings → Apps → Application Management → Personalization → Storage → Clear Data. This will bring back standard schemas without losing user data.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Users often encounter situations where the theme section is unavailable or not working properly. Let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The “Theme” section is not in the settings.

• 🔄 Check the firmware version – on older versions MIUI (12.5) section may be called the Registration
• 📱 Install the official Themes app from the Mi App Store
• 🔧 Reset the launcher settings: clamping the empty space on the home screen → Screen settings → Reset the settings

Problem 2: The theme does not apply to all interface elements.

Problem 3: After the change of the subject, the wallpaper or fonts disappeared.

It's a resource conflict.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps → Theme
2. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache
3. Reset the device

How to save and transfer your settings to themes

If you’ve spent time customizing the interface, it’s helpful to know how to save the current theme to migrate to another device or after resetting. Xiaomi has built-in tools and third-party solutions for this.

Method 1: Exporting through Mi Account

All custom theme settings are automatically synced to your Mi Account if you have the option:

Settings → Xiaomi Account → Synchronization → Themes and wallpaper

Method 2: Hand backup

For advanced users, you can manually copy the theme files. They are stored along the way:

/data/system/theme/

But accessing this folder will require root rights or ADBs with superuser rights.

Method 3: Third-party applications

Apps like Swift Installer (requires Shizuku) allow you to create backups of themes and restore them on other devices, the main condition is the coincidence of the Android version and the architecture of the processor.

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Synchronization via Mi Account only works for standard themes from the official store.Castom themes (installed via APK) will only be saved with manual backup.

Safety when working with topics

Installing themes from unverified sources could harm the system: Xiaomi blocks installation APK-The default is the default, but some users bypass this limitation, which is fraught with consequences.

Main risks:

• 🦠 Viruses and spyware in pirated themes
• 🔄 Conflicts with system libraries leading to bootloop
• 📵 Data leakage through fake theme servers

How to defend yourself:

1. Install themes only from the official Mi Theme Store
2. Before installing, check the reviews and rating of the topic
3. Use an antivirus (such as Mi Security) to scan APK-file

For devices with unlocked bootloader (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi K40, etc.), the risks are higher, in which case it is recommended to install only themes that are compatible with your version of framework-res.apk.

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