How to change the color of the Xiaomi interface: from wallpaper to the system theme

Xiaomi’s current smartphones offer users unprecedented personalization capabilities. Unlike many competitors, the MIUI operating system, or its successor HyperOS, allows you to change the visual component at a deep level. You can completely transform the device, making it a unique reflection of your style and preferences.

The color gamut process affects not only standard wallpaper, but also system icons, fonts, lock screen and even the color of system notifications. The deep integration of customization tools makes this process fascinating, though sometimes confusing for beginners. Let's figure out how to effectively manage the visual design of your gadget.

In this guide, we will take a closer look at all the color changes available, from simple menu settings to advanced tools like Second Space, and learn to create harmonious combinations and avoid the visual noise that can tire your eyes when used for long periods.

The easiest way to change the perception of color on the screen is to install new wallpapers. However, in the Xiaomi shell it is not just replacing the picture, but starting a chain of visual changes. When selecting new wallpapers, the system often offers to automatically choose the right color palette for icons and widgets. To access these settings, you need to go to the Settings → Wallpaper and personalization menu. Here you will see several tabs, including Wallpaper, Themes and Lock Screen. This section stores the basic tools for quickly changing the image of your device without the widgets. If you value autonomy over visual effects, you'd better choose a high-resolution static image. AMOLED-screens where black does not consume energy. 💡Use dark wallpaper with a predominance of black color on AMOLED-Xiaomi screens to save battery power and reduce eye strain at night.

The central element of customization in the Xiaomi ecosystem is the Themes app. It is not just a picture catalog, but a powerful tool that changes the design of system applications, notification curtains, settings menu and keyboard. To change the color of the interface globally, you'll need this tool. Inside the app, you can search for themes by color. In the search bar or filters, tags like "Black," "White," "Blue" or "Minimal" are often available. After installing the theme, the system will suggest using all components or selecting individual elements, for example, only icons or only a lock screen. 🎨 Open the “Themes” app and go to the user profile. 🔍 Search for keywords that indicate color (such as “Dark” for black). ⚙️ When installing, select “Set up theme” to leave your wallpaper but change the icons. 💾 Save your current configuration before experimenting to easily roll back changes.It is important to understand that some themes may not display correctly on different versions of Android or other Android devices. MIUI. Before installing the full package, always check the preview of the components. If after applying the theme you notice “artifacts” or missing text in the menu, it is better to remove this package and choose an alternative from a trusted author. 📊 Dark Mode: Light Mode: Bright neon colors: Minimalism and standard

Changing fonts is another effective way to influence text color perception. There are thousands of fonts available in the theme store, many of which have unique boldness and shape, which visually changes the contrast of text on the screen. Some fonts even have built-in color schemes for headings. To change the font, go to the Topics → Profile → Fonts. You can download new options or use built-in ones. Pay attention to fonts marked Variable or Color - they may offer additional design options that are not available for standard system fonts. If the text in some applications has become unreadable or cropped, return the standard Roboto or MI Sans font through the recovery menu. How to return the standard font without logging in to the menu?If the interface has become unreadable, try running the Themes app through an application search, go to the profile and click on "Restore the default font."

Use of Second Space for Different Color Profiles Unique Function MIUI And it's called Second Space, which allows you to actually create two different smartphones on the same device, with different settings, passwords and, importantly for our theme, different themes, and it's the perfect way to have, for example, a strict work interface and a vibrant entertainment interface. Each space has its own theme, wallpaper and widgets, and switches between them instantly through a label or fingerprint, allowing you to change the color of the device based on the context of use without removing previous settings. To activate, go to Settings → Second space → Enable the second space. Once you create a profile, you can independently customize the visual part of it. It’s also a useful tool for parents who want to limit their children to a specific set of apps and a calm color design. ☑️ Setup Second Space Enable the function in settings: Set a separate password or fingerprint: Set a unique theme in the second profile: Set up access restrictions: 0 / 1

Different methods of color change have their advantages and disadvantages. Some require superuser rights, others work out of the box. Below is a comparison table that will help you choose the best way to customize your needs. Method Access Level Impact on the system Complexity Standard themes Custom Full Shift UI Low Second Space User Isolated Environment Average Third-Party Launchers User Desktop Only Low Substrate Root-right Engine Deep Modification High As you can see from the table, for most users there are quite standard tools. However, enthusiasts can go further. Using third-party launchers like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher allows you to customize the color of the icons and desktop grid in detail, but won’t affect the settings menu or notification curtain. If you decide to use third-party launchers, make sure you have the ability to install apps from unknown sources. Also keep in mind that some Xiaomi system features, such as control gestures or “floating windows,” may not work properly with a third-party desktop.

For those who lack standard capabilities, there is a way to install modified system components, but there are serious risks. Changing the system files responsible for the interface framework can lead to a “bootloop” (cyclic reboot) or inoperability of the touchscreen. ⚠️ Note: Install themes not intended for your Android version or MIUI, It can cause critical interface errors. Always do a full backup of data through Mi Cloud or locally before experiments. There is a technique for using substratum, but it requires unlocking the bootloader and obtaining Root rights. This will void the warranty on the device. If you do not have the skills to restore the system through Fastboot, it is better to refrain from such methods and limit yourself to the official store of topics. Another important aspect is the impact of customization on performance: heavy themes with live animations and lots of widgets can load RAM, and on budget models of the Redmi or Poco series, this can lead to slowdown of the interface. Monitor the system after installing “heavy” themes. 💡The safest way to use official themes from the Mi Themes store is to check them for compatibility with your firmware version.