Themes app on Xiaomi Redmi 9: why you need and how it works

If you are the owner of Xiaomi Redmi 9 and noticed in the list of installed programs unknown application Themes (or "Themes" in Russian), it is not a virus and not superfluous software. This is a standard system application from Xiaomi, which is responsible for the visual design of the interface of your smartphone. With it, you can change wallpaper, icons, fonts, animations and even notification sounds - in short, completely transform the appearance. MIUI under-privileged.

Many users mistakenly consider Themes to be an unnecessary program and try to remove it, not realizing that it is one of the key shell applications. MIUI. Without it, you will lose the ability to customize the interface, and some features of the system may not work properly. In this article, we will discuss in detail what Themes is, how to use it on Redmi 9, what hidden features are available, and whether it can be safely deactivated or removed.

What is the Themes app on Xiaomi Redmi 9?

Themes (in Russian version) MIUI — «Themes is the official app from Xiaomi that is integrated into the shell. MIUI and is responsible for:

• 🎨 Installation and management of design themes – ready-made sets of wallpaper, icons, fonts and sounds that change the appearance of the system.
• 📱 Home screen customization – choosing the style of icons, widgets and animations.
• 🔊 Personalization of sounds – replacing alarm clock tunes, notifications and calls.
• 🖼️ Download wallpapers and stickers – access to the official library of pictures and dynamic wallpaper.

In fact, it is an analogue of Google Play Store, but specialized exclusively for visual settings. MIUI. The app is preinstalled on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi 9, and cannot be completely removed without root rights (which we’ll talk about later).

It's important to understand that Themes isn't just desktop wallpaper; it's a full-fledged customization platform where every theme can include:

• 📌 Application icons (including adaptive for third-party programs).
• 🎵 Sound schemes (unique ringtones for calls, SMS, notice).
• 🖥️ System menu styles (color palette of notification panel, keyboard, lock screens).
• ⚙️ Transition animations (effects when opening apps or returning to the home screen).

⚠️ Note: Some of the themes in Themes’ official directory may contain ads or paid items. Check other users’ reviews and theme’s ranking before installing.

Where to find and how to open Themes on Redmi 9

Find Themes app on Xiaomi Redmi 9 in several ways:

1. Through the app menu: Swipe your finger up the home screen to open a list of all the programs. Look for an icon called Themes (or "Themes" in Russian) - it's usually stylized to a brush or palette.
2. Through Settings: Go to Settings → This will open the same app, but through the system menu.
3. Through the notification bar: Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar. Click on the theme icon (if there is one) or tap on the "Change theme" label in the quick settings.

If you can't find Themes, it's possible the app is hidden or disabled.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the search box, type “Themes” or “Themes”.
3. Click on the app and select “Show” or “Enable”.

Themes' main functions

Themes on Redmi 9 offers a wide range of personalization features, and let’s look at the key features:

Especially useful is the Mix Theme (or Create Your Theme) feature, which allows you to combine elements from different topics, such as you can take icons from one theme, wallpaper from another, and font from a third.

1. Open Themes and go to the Mix Themes section.
2. Choose a basic theme.
3. Click “Configure” and change the individual elements (icons, wallpaper, sounds).
4. Keep your unique theme.

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If after applying the theme, some app icons remained standard, try restarting your smartphone. MIUI It does not immediately load all the elements of the design.

How to Download and Set Themes

Installing themes through Themes on Redmi 9 is simple, but there are a few nuances.

Some themes can weigh up to 50 to 100MB, so make sure you have enough free space on your device before downloading.

• 🌟 Rating and reviews – topics with low ratings may not work properly.
• 🔄 Compatibility – not all topics are optimized for MIUI 12/13 (Update version for Redmi 9).
• 💰 Paid content – some items (such as premium wallpaper) require payment.

If the topic does not apply or there are errors, try:

1. Reboot the smartphone.
2. Clear the cache of the Themes app in the settings.
3. Check for MIUI updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

⚠️ Note: When installing themes from third-party sources (not from the official Themes directory), you risk picking up malware. Xiaomi does not guarantee the security of files downloaded from the Internet.

Can I remove or disable Themes on Redmi 9?

Since Themes is a system application, it is impossible to completely remove it without root rights, but there are several ways to reduce its impact on the system:

Method 1: Disconnect (without root)

You can deactivate the application, but it will cause malfunctions in the work. MIUI:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Themes and open its page.
3. Click on “Disable” (or “Delete Updates” if the button is active).

After disabling, you will lose access to changing themes, wallpapers and fonts through standard settings.

Method 2: Removal with root rights

If you have root, you can remove Themes through:

• 📱 Root Explorer file manager (e.g. Root Explorer): delete the file /system/priv-app/MiuiSystemTheme/MiuiSystemTheme.apk.
• 💻 ADB-Command: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.themes

⚠️ Warning: Deleting Themes could lead to:

• 🔄 Work failures MIUI Launcher (standard launcher).
• 🖼️ Inability to change wallpaper or fonts.
• 📱 Loss of functionality of some widgets.

Alternatives to the standard Themes application

If you are not satisfied with the functionality of the standard Themes, you can use third-party solutions:

For the installation of alternative launchers:

1. Download an app from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. Set it as the default launcher in Settings → Home Screen.
3. Customize the theme through the launcher menu (usually a long tap on the home screen).

If you want to keep the standard launcher MIUI, But add customization, try it:

• 🎨 Icons: Use icon packages from Google Play (such as Whicons or CandyCons) and apply them through Themes or a third-party launcher.
• 🖼️ Wallpaper: Download wallpaper from Zedge or Backdrops and install through the gallery.
• 🔤 Fonts: Install fonts through Themes or apps like iFont.

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Themes is the safest way to customize MIUI, Since all themes are moderated by Xiaomi and optimized for stable operation.

Frequent Themes issues on Redmi 9 and their solutions

Redmi 9 users sometimes encounter bugs in Themes. Considerable problems and ways to fix them:

If after applying the theme, the smartphone began to slow down:

1. Bring back the standard theme to Themes.
2. Clean the cache in Settings → Memory → Cleanup.
3. Check if the device memory is overloaded (in Settings) → Memory).

If the problem is not solved, try resetting Themes:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Themes → Warehouse.
2. Click on “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Data cleanup Themes will reset all your design settings (wallpaper, icons, fonts) to standard.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Themes on Xiaomi Redmi 9