How to Reset the Theme on Xiaomi Poco X3: 5 Proven Ways

Xiaomi Poco X3 is one of the most popular smartphones in the POCO line, but its owners often face a problem: the installed theme begins to glittle, slow down or just get bored. Resetting it to standard is not as easy as it seems — especially if you do not know where to look for the desired settings. In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to return the original look of the interface, including hidden MIUI functions and restore through Recovery.

It's important to understand that resetting a theme is not the same as resetting your phone to factory settings. You don't have to erase all data or reflash your device. However, some methods do involve system files, so we recommend backing up important data beforehand. If you're using custom themes from third-party sources (not from the official MIUI Themes store), deleting them may require additional action.

We tested all of the methods described below on the Poco X3 NFC (model M2007J20CG) with MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 14 firmware. The instructions are valid for other MIUI-based devices, but the paths in the menu may vary slightly. If your smartphone runs on HyperOS, some items will be called differently — we will mention this too.

1. Reset theme through standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way is to return a standard theme through the settings menu, which doesn’t affect user data and works even on blocked downloaders.

Open the Themes app (an icon with a brush and palette). If it's not on the home screen, search the system (Conductor → Search → "Themes"). At the top of the screen, you'll see the current active theme. Click on it, then:

1. Scroll down to the "My Topics" section.
2. Select "Standard" (or "MIUI Default" in English).
3. Confirm the application by clicking "Apply".

If a standard theme is not listed, try updating the Themes app via Google Play or MIUI App Store. Sometimes, after updating the system applications, disappearing themes return.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI 13+ The standard theme can be called "Basic" or "Classic." If you can't see it, try changing the region in your phone settings to "India" (where you can't see it). POCO Officially supported – this sometimes solves the problem.

If you have artifacts left after resetting the theme (such as custom icons or fonts), reboot the device, which is enough to completely return to the original view in 90% of cases.

2. Custom theme removal via MIUI Themes

If you have installed themes from third-party sources (such as XDA forums or Telegram channels), a standard reset may not work, in which case you need to manually delete the theme files.

For this:

1. Open the "Themes» → «My subjects».
2. Find the problem topic in the list and click on it.
3. In the upper right corner, tap three points («⋮») and select "Delete».
4. Confirm removal.

If the theme is not deleted (button is inactive), it is protected by the system. In this case, only a Recovery reset or full flashing will help. Also check if the theme is set as “Default Theme” in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then return to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Default Theme).

Some MIUI firmware has a bug: once the theme is removed, it continues to appear in the list but does not apply, in which case cleaning the theme app cache will help:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find “Themes” and select “Storage”.
3. Click on “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data”.

3. Recovery Mode reset (without data loss)

If standard methods don't work, you can use Recovery mode, which doesn't delete user data, but resets all system settings, including themes.

For entrance to Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the power button + volume up until the POCO logo appears.
3. Release the buttons when the Recovery menu appears.

Recovery menu:

1. Select "Wipe & Reset" (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
2. Next, select “Wipe All Data” (this will NOT delete your files, but only reset your settings).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
4. Reboot your phone (Reboot → System)

⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI The "Wipe All Data" item may be called "Format Data." Don't confuse it with "Factory Reset" - the latter will delete all your data! If you're not sure, choose "Wipe Cache" - it's safe and sometimes helps to reset the topic.

After the reboot, the theme should return to the standard one. If this does not happen, try repeating the procedure by selecting "Wipe Cache Partition" before resetting.

4.Use ADB for Resetting Themes (for Advanced)

If you're familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can reset the theme with the command line, which is useful when the phone's interface is heavily jammed and doesn't respond to touch.

For this:

1. Install ADB on your computer (instructions are available on the official Android website).
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.home


adb shell pm clear com.android.themes

These commands will reset the launcher and themes settings. After you do, restart your phone. If the theme still doesn't reset, try the additional command:

adb shell settings put secure theme_default 1

This method works on most MIUI firmware, but HyperOS may require another command. If after executing commands, the phone starts to brake, clear the cache through Recovery.

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If ADB Does not recognize the device, try reinstalling Xiaomi drivers or using another USB-Also check that the developer settings include the item "Allow debugging by USB» (Sometimes it is reset after updates).

5. Flashing through Fastboot (extreme case)

If none of these methods work, the most radical way is to completely flash your phone over Fastboot, which will delete all the data, so make sure you back up before you start.

For firmware:

1. Download the official Poco X3 firmware from MIUI Downloads (select your model: M2007J20CG for Poco X3 NFC).
2. Unpack the archive with the firmware in the folder with Fastboot tools.
3. Turn off the phone and press the power button + volume down to log in to Fastboot.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

fastboot flash all

It takes 5-10 minutes, and when it's done, it'll reboot with a clean system and a standard theme, which is guaranteed to solve all the problems with the topics, but requires technical skills.

⚠️ Note: Fastboot removes all data, including photos, contacts and apps. If you don’t unlock the bootloader, this method won’t work – you first need to unlock Bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (the process takes up to 7 days).

6. Frequent errors and their solutions

When you reset themes on Poco X3, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common and ways to fix them.

If the theme is still unset after all the manipulations, check if the phone has Magisk or Xposed modules that can block changes to system files. Disable them or delete them before you try again.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

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If you use custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS), theme reset may not work through standard methods, in which case refer to the instructions for your particular firmware.