How to completely uninstall the Themes app on Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 working ways

Annex “Themes» (MIUI Themes on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is often a source of annoyance: it takes up space in memory, consumes traffic to download updates and constantly sends notifications about new designs. Many users want to remove it, but not everyone knows that standard removal through the app menu won't work here. MIUI Themes is a system component MIUI, And it requires special methods to uninstall it.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can remove the Themes app on Redmi 9, from simple (through settings and disabling) to radical (using ADB and factory resets). You’ll also learn how to avoid deleting errors. If you’re tired of intrusive notifications or want to make room for memory, read on.

⚠️ Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights.This can lead to loss of warranty and unstable operation of the device!

1. Can the "Subjects" be removed by standard means?

Unfortunately, no. The MIUI Themes app on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is system components, so in the Settings menu → Applications → Application management button “Delete” will be inactive. The most you can do without additional manipulation is to disable or hide the application.

Here's what the system itself offers:

• 🔄 Disconnect: The app will stop working and send notifications, but will remain in memory.
• 👁️ Hiding: The icon will disappear from the menu, but the process will be active in the background.
• 🚫 Background Limitation: You can disable autostart and background work through Settings → Battery → Battery consumption.

These methods won’t remove the app completely, but they will reduce its impact on performance. If you need to get rid of MIUI Themes completely, read on — consider more radical ways.

2. Method 1: Disconnect via settings (without root)

The safest method is to disable the app through the settings menu, which won't delete its files, but will stop all processes and notifications, and is suitable for those who don't want to risk system stability.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type “Themes” and select MIUI Themes.
3. Click “Disable” (if the button is inactive, first click “Stop”).
4. Confirm the action in the window that appears.

⚠️ Warning: After disabling some personalization functions (wallpaper, fonts, icons) may become unavailable, and this will not free up space in memory - application files will remain.

Make a backup copy of important data|Check the version. MIUI (Settings → The phone)|Close all background applications|Make sure the battery is charged > 30%-->

Method 2: Removal via ADB (without root but with PC)

If you don't shut down enough, you can delete MIUI Themes via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn't require root rights, but requires a computer and enabled USB debugging.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB debugging: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your PC:

• Download and install ADB Tools.
• Connect Redmi 9 to USB and select File Transfer mode.
• In the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) enter:

⚠️ Note: After this command, the application will be removed only for the current user, it may return if the system is reset or updated, and this may lead to errors in the operation of other system components. MIUI.

Method 3: Removal by root rights

If you're willing to take risks, getting root rights will give you complete control over system applications, a method that allows you to remove MIUI Themes permanently, but requires unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk or SuperSU.

How to do this:

1. Unlock the bootloader: Go to Xiaomi's official website and request permission to unlock. Download the Mi Unlock Tool and plug your phone in Fastboot mode (press Power + Volume Down). Follow the program's instructions to unlock.
2. Install Magisk: Download the latest version of Magisk from GitHub. Stream it through TWRP or Fastboot.

Delete MIUI Themes:

• Install Root Explorer or Titanium Backup.
• Find the com.android.themes package and delete it.

⚠️ Warning: Reset will delete all data, including photos, contacts and apps. pre-backup via Mi Cloud or Google Drive.

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Resetting to factory settings is not a way to remove MIUI Themes, but a way to fix errors that have arisen after unsuccessful manipulation of system files.

6. Method 5: Use of custom firmware (for advanced)

If you’re willing to go beyond just removing one app, you can install custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience, or Havoc-OS) that doesn’t have MIUI Themes, but the installation process is complicated and requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked loader.
• 📥 Established TWRP or another custom Recovery.
• 🛠️ Knowledge about firmware Android devices.

Advantages of custom firmware:

• ✅ No unnecessary system applications Xiaomi.
• ✅ Cleaner and faster Android.
• ✅ Regular security updates.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Loss of guarantee.
• ❌ Possible bugs (unstable operation of the camera, sensors, etc.).
• ❌ Lack of official updates MIUI.

If you do, look for firmware for Redmi 9 (codenamed lancelot) on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you delete system applications, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

• 🔧 ADB Do not delete the application: Check that the command is entered correctly: pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.themes. If a Failure error appears, it is possible that the package has a different name (check through pm list packages). | grep theme).
• 📱 Phone not turned on after removal: If after root manipulation or ADB phone is stuck on startup the logo, try to go to Fastboot (Power buttons) + Volume down) and flash the original firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🔄 App returns after update: This is normal — MIUI restores system components when you update. To avoid this, disable automatic updates to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

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If you are not sure of your actions, it is better to limit yourself to disabling the application through settings. Radical methods (root, ADB, custom firmware) require experience and can lead to a “brick” of the device.

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