Xiaomi Premium Topics: What It Is, Where to Get It, and How to Set It Risk-Free

Have you ever gone into the themes settings on a Xiaomi smartphone and seen a section marked "Premium"? Or have you stumbled upon beautiful wallpapers and icons in third-party stores that require payment? MIUI, It's a free option that goes beyond the standard free option, but what they do, whether they're worth paying for, and how to avoid getting scammed, let's go through it in detail.

To be clear, premium themes are not just beautiful pictures, they are changing the interface of the system at a deep level, from application icons to animations to switching between screens. In some cases, these themes even add features that are not in the standard system. MIUI (But it's not that rosy, because premium offerings are all about design masterpieces, downright junk, and sometimes malware.

How Premium Themes Are Different From Free Themes

The main difference is the depth of customization. Free themes from the official Xiaomi Themes store are usually limited to:

• 🎨 Change the wallpaper on the main screen and lock
• 📱 Change icons of standard applications (calls, messages, camera)
• 🔄 Simple animations when unlocking

The premium versions go further:

• 🖼️ Complete reworking of all system icons (including settings, notification panel, switches)
• 🎭 Unique effects of transitions between screens (e.g, 3D-swipe-motion)
• 📱 Change in the style of the status bar (color, transparency, location of icons)
• 🔊 Customization of notification and signal sounds (in some topics)
• 📁 Adding alternative fonts (e.g. handwritten or futuristic)

Another key point is exclusivity, and many premium themes are created by professional designers and distributed in limited quantities, like the studio's "Neon Dark" theme. MIUI Poland was only available to the first 1,000 customers, and was subsequently withdrawn from sale, fueling the interest of collectors and customization enthusiasts.

But not all of the gold that shines: some premium themes are actually repackaged free options with minimal changes, and how to recognize them is covered in the security section.

Where to look for premium themes: official and unofficial sources

There are three main ways to get a premium theme on Xiaomi:

1. Official Xiaomi Themes Store (built-in) MIUI). There is a Premium section where the themes are sold for MI-Tokens (Xiaomi's domestic currency) Prices range from 50 to 500 tokens (≈ 0.5–5$). Plus: Safe, minus: limited choice.

Important: Even in the official store, you get bug themes, like the theme "iOS". 16 Style from the developer @MIUI_Designer into 2023 The year broke the display of notifications on the Redmi Note 11 Always read reviews before buying!

⚠️ Warning: If you download a premium theme from torrents or hacked sites, never install it directly through a.mtz file. First, check the file on VirusTotal - in 2022, hackers distributed the FluBot Trojan, which steals bank card data, through such topics.

How to install a premium theme: step-by-step instructions

The installation process depends on where you purchased the theme. Let's consider both options:

Method 1: Installation from the official Xiaomi Themes store

Check the balance MI-Tokens (c Settings) → Xiaomi Account → MI Tokens)

Connect to stable Wi-Fi (themes weigh 10–50MB)

Release. ≥200 MB of memory (temporary files take up space)

Backup the current theme (Settings) → The phone. → Backup)

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Steps:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on desktop).
2. Go to the Premium tab (or find a theme through search).
3. Click on your favorite topic. → Buy → confirm payment MI-token.
4. After purchase, click Apply. The system automatically downloads and installs the theme.
5. Restart the phone (required! some elements are only used after the reboot).

If the topic is not applied:

• 🔄 Check compatibility with your version MIUI (specified in the subject description).
• 📱 Make sure you have enough memory (minimum 1GB free).
• 🔧 Reset the settings to themes: Settings → Additionally. → Resetting theme settings.

Method 2: Installation from a third-party source (.mtz file)

This is a much more risky method, but it gives you access to exclusive topics.

• Theme file with the.mtz extension.
• File Manager (e.g., Mi File Explorer)
• Developer mode enabled (if the topic requires root rights).

Instructions:

1. Download the.mtz file to your phone (preferably to the Downloads folder).
2. Open Topics → Profile → Import (or drag the file to the folder) MIUI/theme via file manager).
3. Select the downloaded file → Apply.
4. If the theme requires root rights, use Magisk or TWRP fitting.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi 12/13 series MIUI 14+ You block the installation of themes from unverified sources. To circumvent the restriction, go to Settings before importing. → Special facilities → Remove restrictions MIUI (Developer account required).

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Before installing a third-party theme, create a restore point in TWRP (If you have a bootloader unlocked, it will save your data if the theme is incompatible and causes bootloop.

Top.-5 Premium theme for Xiaomi in 2026 year

We analyzed user reviews and sales ratings to compile a list of the most popular premium themes. MIUI 14/15 And tested on the Redmi Note. 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and POCO F5:

1. "Material You Dynamic" (150 MI-Responsive theme that adjusts colors to your wallpaper (like Android 12)+). Includes 200.+ Unique icons and smooth animations. The best choice for lovers of minimalism.

All of these themes support dynamic wallpaper (change depending on the time of day) and have Russified interface elements.

Risks and How to Avoid Them: 5 Safety Rules

Premium themes are not just about beauty, they're also about potential threats, and here are the main risks and ways to minimize them:

1. Viruses and spyware In 2023, Kaspersky's lab discovered 14 malicious themes for Xiaomi that stole Google Account data. All of them spread through Telegram channels. Install themes only from official store or verified sources (Mi-Themes.com with seller rating) ≥4.8).
2. Incompatibility with MIUI Theme created for MIUI 12, can cause a bootloop (a looped reboot) to MIUI 15.How to avoid: Check the version MIUI If in doubt, write to the developer on Telegram (contacts are usually listed in the topic profile).
3. Some "free" themes actually require payment after installation (e.g. unlocking "premium feature"). How to avoid: Read reviews on the site 4PDA Look for phrases like "hidden paywall".

Additional precautions:

• 🔒 Before installing a third-party theme, turn off sync Xiaomi Cloud (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Synchronization: This will prevent data leakage if the topic is malicious.
• 🛡️ Use Anti-Virus (such as Malwarebytes) to scan a.mtz file before installing it.
• 📱 Create a recovery point in TWRP or through adb backup.

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Never install topics that require you to disable. MIUI Optimization in developer settings: This is a sign that the theme is using undocumented system features, which can lead to crashes or vulnerabilities.

How to Create Your Premium Theme and Sell It

If you're a creative person, why not monetize your talent? Xiaomi lets developers upload themes to a formal store and generate revenue from sales. Here's a quick guide:

Step 1: Preparation

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Windows computer 10/11 macOS.
• 📱 Xiaomi phone on MIUI 12+ (test).
• 🎨 Programs: Adobe Photoshop (for icons), MIUI Theme Editor (Official Tool from Xiaomi).
• 🆔 Developer account in Mi Developer Platform (registration is free, but requires confirmation by the developer) SMS).

Step 2: Designing the theme

The minimum set of items to download to the store:

• 📱 100+ customized icons (size) 192×192 px, format.png).
• 🖼️ 5 Main screen wallpaper (at least resolution) 1440×3200 px).
• 🎭 Unlock animation (you can create in After Effects or download a template).
• 🔊 Notification sounds (optional, format.mp3 or.ogg).

Tip: Use Xiaomi templates (available after registration in the Mi Developer Platform) that contain guidelines for element sizes and color schemes.

Step 3: Publication and monetization

After loading the topic in MIUI Theme Studio:

1. Specify the price in MI-tokens (recommended range: 100–300 tokens).
2. Fill out the description in English and Chinese (required!).
3. Add screenshots (minimum 5 pieces, resolution) ≥ 1080p).
4. Send to moderation (check period: 3-7 days).

Once approved, the theme will appear in the store and you will receive 70% of each sale (30% taken by Xiaomi).

A successful theme: Nordic Minimal by Designer @Alex_MIUI. Za. 6 She brought months to the creator. ~1500$ (more 3000 sales 300 MI-token).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi premium themes