Installing custom themes on Xiaomi Redmi 7 via MIUI Themes is a popular way to personalize your smartphone. However, not always a new theme is pleasing to the eye: too bright colors, unreadable fonts or bugs in the display of icons can quickly get bored. Returning the standard design or removing an unnecessary theme is not as easy as it seems — there is no direct “Delete” button in MIUI. Let’s figure out how to reset the the the theme on Redmi 7 without risking damage to the system, and what to do if after changing the design the phone starts to slow down.
In this article, you will find 5 proven methods for removing themes, including hidden settings and restore the factory look. We will also analyze common errors (for example, when the theme does not reset or returns after a reboot) and give recommendations for cleaning the system of unnecessary theme files. All instructions are relevant for Xiaomi Redmi 7 based on MIUI 10-14 (including global and Chinese firmware).
⚠️ Warning: Some methods require superuser rights or resets. If you are unsure of your actions, start with safe methods (sections 1-3) and then move on to radical measures.
1. Removal of the theme through the MIUI Themes app
The most obvious and safe way is to use the built-in MIUI Themes app, but there’s a caveat: the system doesn’t allow you to remove them directly, but you can cancel them and return the standard design.
Open the Themes app (the desktop brush icon). In the bottom menu, select My Themes. This shows all the customized design packages you have installed. Find the one you want to remove and click on it. In the window that opens, tap the Apply button, the system will suggest you select an alternative theme. Select Standard (or Default in English). Once you use the unnecessary theme will no longer work, but its files will remain in the device's memory.
To completely delete the theme files:
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
- 🔍 Find it in the Topics list (MIUI Themes and open it.
- 🗑️ Press Warehouse. → Clear the data (this will remove cache and downloaded themes).
- ⚠️ Warning: Data cleanup will reset all your theme settings, including wallpaper and fonts.
If the theme is still displayed after this action, then its files are integrated into the system folders, in which case the following method will help.
2. Reset themes through the design settings
MIUI has a hidden section that allows you to reset your current design to factory-based without deleting the theme files, which is useful if you want to return the standard look, but are not ready to clear the cache of the MIUI Themes application.
Instructions:
- Open the settings → Screen → Screen style.
- Scroll down and select Standard Theme (or Default).
- Confirm the choice - the system will apply factory design.
If this item is missing from your MIUI version, try an alternative path:
- 🔧 Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Special facilities.
- 🎨 Find the Color Scheme section and select the Standard.
This method does not delete the files of the themes, but only cancels their use. For a complete clean, go to the next section.
☑️ Preparation for the resetting of topics
3. Clear cache and data themes through Recovery
If the theme is stuck in the system and is not reset through the settings, cleaning the cache in Recovery mode will help. This method does not require root rights, but resets all temporary files, including the data of the topics.
Step-by-step:
- Turn off Redmi 7.
- Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
- Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection. Select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
- Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
- Reboot the phone (Reboot) → Reboot to System).
⚠️ Warning: Don't choose Wipe All Data - this will result in a complete reset of the phone to factory settings.
After the reboot, check if the unnecessary topic has disappeared. If not, move on to radical measures.
What happens if Recovery does not open?
4. Removal of topics via ADB (for power users)
If standard methods don’t work, you can manually delete the theme files via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.
What you need:
- 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
- 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi 7 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version number, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
- 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
Instructions:
- Connect your phone to your PC and open the command prompt (cmd in Windows or Terminal in macOS/Linux).
- Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
- Remove files with themes (replace them) theme_name The subject of a package that can be found through MIUI Themes): adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.theme.iconpack.theme_name
- For complete cleaning, run: adb shell pm clear com.android.themes
⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If you're not sure about the commands, skip this method.
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Before working with ADB, back up important data. MIUI has a built-in function: Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
5. Completely reset the phone to factory settings
If no one has worked, the last option is hard reset, a radical measure that will bring Redmi 7 back to its original state by removing all user data, including themes, apps and settings.
How to reset:
- Create a backup copy of important data (contacts, photos, messages).
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Select Reset all settings and confirm the action.
- Wait until the process is completed (the phone will restart).
After the reset, the phone will turn on with the MIUI factory theme, and all previously installed themes will be deleted.
⚠️ Note: If you installed custom firmware or obtained root rights, resetting may result in a brick device.
| Method | Difficulty | Root is required. | Deletes theme files | Resetting settings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through MIUI Themes | ⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No (only cancels) | ❌ No. |
| Reset in the design settings | ⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ❌ No. |
| Clearing the cache in Recovery | ⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ✅ Partially. | ❌ No. |
| ADB-team | ⭐⭐⭐ | ❌ No (but you need debugging rights) | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. |
| Full reset (Hard Reset) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes. |
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When you delete themes on Redmi 7, users face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.
Problem 1: The theme returns after the reboot.
- 🔄 Solution: Clear the application cache Themes (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
- 🔧 If it doesn’t help, remove the updates to MIUI Themes in Settings → Annexes → Three points. → Show system-based → MIUI Themes → Remove updates.
Problem 2: You can’t choose a standard theme – the button is inactive.
- 📥 Solution: Download the official Default theme from MIUI Themes Store and use it manually.
- 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (hold the switch off button) → long tap on "Switch off" → "Reboot in Safe Mode and try resetting the theme again.
Problem 3: After removing the theme, the app icons became standard, and the wallpaper and fonts remained.
- 🎨 Solution: Open Settings → Screen. → Wallpaper and select the standard wallpaper. Fonts are reset to Settings. → Screen. → font.
- 🗑️ If fonts are not reset, clear the Topic app data (see Section 1).
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If the theme is not deleted in any way, it is likely that its files are corrupted or conflict with the system, in which case only a complete reset or flashing through the Mi Flash Tool will help.
How to avoid problems with topics in the future
To avoid the need to remove topics, follow the simple rules:
- 🔍 Before installing, check the rating and reviews about the topic in MIUI Themes Store.Themes rated below 4.0 often contain bugs.
- 📥 Download themes only from the official store. APK-Files may contain viruses or may not work properly.
- 🔄 Regularly clean the cache of the Topic app (Settings) → Annexes → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
- 📱 Don’t install too many themes at once – it clogs up memory and can lead to crashes.
If you like to change your design frequently, use launchers (like Nova Launcher or POCO Launcher) that allow you to customize icons and wallpaper without intrusion into MIUI system themes.
It is also useful to disable automatic updates of topics:
- Open MIUI Themes.
- Go to Profile → Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
- Turn off the auto-update theme option.