Themes app on Xiaomi: how to use, customize and solve problems

Themes app (or Themes) on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a powerful personalization tool that allows you to radically change the appearance of the MIUI interface. It can install new wallpapers, icons, fonts, animations and even notification sounds. However, many users face difficulties: they can not find the right themes, apply them correctly or encountered errors after updating. This article will help you understand all the nuances from the basic installation to advanced tricks.

It is important to understand that the functionality of the application depends on the version of MIUI and the firmware region. For example, in the global versions (MIUI Global), access to some themes may be limited, while in the Chinese (MIUI China) additional features are opened.

Where to find and how to open the Themes app on Xiaomi

On new Xiaomi smartphones, the Themes app is usually pre-installed and hidden in the Tools folder or on the home screen. If it's not there, it's either deleted (which is unlikely on stock firmware) or hidden in the settings. Here's how to find it:

• 🔍 Swipe your finger down the main screen to open the search, and type Themes.
• 📁 Go to Settings. → Annexes → App management and find Themes in the list.
• 🛠️ If the application is missing, it can be restored through Settings. → Annexes → Restore system applications (not available on all firmware).

On some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12), the app may be called Personalization or Decoration. In Chinese firmware (MIUI China), it is denoted by characters (which translates as "Themes and Wallpaper").

How to Set Up a New Theme: Step-by-step Instruction

Installing themes in MIUI is intuitively simple, but there are a few nuances that can help you avoid errors, such as not all themes are compatible with your firmware version, and some require additional rights.

1. Open the “Themes” app** and go to the Online (or Recommended) tab.
2. Click Apply (or Download if the theme is not already downloaded) Some topics require confirmation via Mi Account.
3. After applying the theme, the smartphone can automatically reboot – this is normal.

If the topic does not apply, check:

• 📶 Internet connection (themes downloaded from the Xiaomi cloud).

Important: On devices with an unlocked bootloader, some themes may not work properly due to modified system files.

Personalization: How to change the individual elements of the topic

You don't have to use the whole theme, you can customize the individual components of the MIUI, like leaving icons from one theme and wallpaper and fonts from another.

1. Open the Topics app** and go to My Topics.

Some firmware (e.g. MIUI 14) has Mixed Themes, which allows you to combine elements from different themes.

1. In the Setup section, select Additional → Mixed themes.
2. Specify what elements (icons, wallpaper, sounds) you want to take from other topics.
3. Save the changes and restart the device.

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If after applying the theme, the app icons on the home screen disappeared, try rebooting the launcher: pinch the empty space on the screen → Settings → Reset the launcher settings

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even experienced Xiaomi users sometimes have trouble with the Themes app.** Here are the most common bugs and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Themes app settings:**

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Topics.
2. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
3. Reset the device.

How to Remove or Remove a Theme to Standard

If you don’t like the theme or it crashes, you can delete it or return it to the standard MIUI interface.

1. Open the Topics app** and go to My Topics.

To bring back the fully standard look of MIUI (including icons, fonts and animations):

Another little-known fact is that some themes contain hidden wallpaper and sounds that don't appear in the main menu.

1. Set up a topic that you like.
2. Go to Settings → Wallpaper or Settings → Sounds.
3. Scroll down the list – there may appear additional elements from the established theme.

On devices with MIUI 13/14, Dynamic Wallpaper is available, which responds to the time of day or the weather.

1. Open Settings → Lock screen → Dynamic wallpaper.
2. Select the data source (weather, time, battery).
3. Set up the display parameters.

How to Create and Upload Your Theme to Xiaomi

If you don't find a theme, you can create it yourself and even share it with other users.

• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone with unlocked bootloader (for advanced features).
• 💻 Programme MIUI Theme Editor (for PC) or built-in editor in Chinese firmware.
• 🎨 A set of icons, wallpapers and fonts in.png or.ttf format.

Step-by-step instructions for creating a theme:

1. Download and install MIUI Theme Editor from the official Xiaomi website or the XDA Developers forum.
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and move the folder with the future theme to Internal Storage → MIUI → theme.
3. Open the editor and select Create a new theme.
4. Upload your wallpaper, icons and fonts to the relevant sections.
5. Customize colors, animations and sounds.
6. Save the theme in.mtz format.
7. Upload it to the Topics app** through My Topics → Import.

To share your topic with others:

1. Export the.mtz file from the MIUI/theme folder.
2. Upload it to a thematic forum (e.g. MIUI Themes or XDA).
3. For official publication in the Mi Theme Store, you will need a Xiaomi developer account (paid).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

If you still have questions about working with the Themes app** on Xiaomi, check the relevance of the firmware and the app version. Most problems are solved by updating MIUI to the latest version or resetting the theme settings.