How to completely remove the theme Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 working ways

Installing custom themes on Xiaomi Redmi 9 via MIUI Themes is a popular way to personalize your smartphone. However, not all themes look as expected: some overload the interface with unnecessary elements, others conflict with system fonts or icons, and others even slow down the device. If you encounter a problem when removing the theme through a standard menu does not reset all its elements (for example, there are old icons or animations), this article will help to return the original look of MIUI without any trace of experimentation.

We will analyze all current methods - from basic (via phone settings) to advanced (using the use of the phone). ADB We will focus on the nuances of why the theme may not be deleted completely, how to avoid errors in the reset and what to do if artifacts remain after removal. 9A, 9C, 9T) base MIUI 12–14.

1. Remove theme through standard MIUI settings

The easiest way to return the standard interface is to use the built-in MIUI tools. This method is suitable if the theme was installed through the official Theme app (com.miui.themeeditor) and did not affect system files.

Open the Themes app (brush icon on desktop or app menus). Go to My Themes tab → find an active theme and click on it. In the window that opens, select Remove or Reset to standard. If no buttons, tap three dots in the top right corner and select Theme Management.

• 🔄 Reset to a standard theme: returns only visual elements (wallpaper, icons, fonts), but does not delete theme files from the device.
• 🗑️ Remove theme: completely erases theme files from memory, but can leave cache.
• ⚙️ Resetting the app settings: if the theme is not deleted, try clearing the application data Themes in Settings → Annexes → Application management.

⚠️ Note: After removing the theme through the Themes app, some elements (such as screen lock animations) may remain. MIUI caches resources to themes in a folder /data/system/theme/. To completely clean, you will need to restart the device or manually clean the cache.

2. Manually delete theme files through the file manager

If the standard method didn’t work, you can manually find and delete the theme files, which requires a root file manager (such as MiXplorer or Solid Explorer) or access to hidden folders via ADB.

The files are stored in the following directories:

/data/system/theme/ # Cache of active theme


/sdcard/MIUI/theme/ # Downloaded themes (user)




/sdcard/Android/data/com.miui.themeeditor/ #Temporary Files

Delete the folders that contain the name of your theme (usually a set of numbers and letters, such as com.example.theme.12345). After that, restart the device. If the interface does not recover after the reboot, clear the system cache in Recovery mode (Wipe → Cache).

⚠️ Note: Removing files from /data/system/theme/ without root rights can cause interface failure MIUI. If you do not have a superuser, use the method of using ADB (section 4) or reset to factory settings (section) 5).

3. Resetting the settings of the "Themes" application

Sometimes the problem isn't the topic itself, but the Topic app crashes, to get it back to its original state.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Themes app (com.miui.themeeditor).
3. Slip on the Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
4. Reset the device.

This method will reset all custom theme settings, including saved wallpaper and icon combinations. If the interface still doesn't show properly after cleaning, try reinstalling updates for the Theme app via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

Clear the cache of the Themes app | Delete theme files from /sdcard/MIUI/theme/| Backup important data | Check for root rights (if necessary) | Prepare to reboot the device-->

4. Delete theme through ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work and root rights don’t, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

First, turn on USB debugging on your phone:

1. Go to Settings → About phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

Now run the following commands in the terminal (PC command line):

adb shell


pm clear com.miui.themeeditor # Data Cleanup of the "Themes" application




rm -rf /data/system/theme/* # Delete theme cache (requires root)




reboot #Reboot device

If the rm command fails due to lack of root, try an alternative:

adb shell am start -n com.miui.themeeditor/.activity.ThemeManagerActivity


adb shell input tap 500 # Emulation tap to reset (coordinates may differ)

5. Complete reset to factory settings

If none of these methods work, then the radical solution is hard reset, which will remove all data from the device, including apps, photos, and settings, so back up first.

You can perform the reset in two ways:

• 📱 Through the settings menu: Settings → The phone. → Setting reset. Select Erase all data. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

Through Recovery:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up to enter Recovery.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (Change Volume Buttons).
4. Confirm the reset and restart the device.

If you like to experiment with design, consider alternatives:

• Launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) – allow you to change icons and animations without interfering with system files.
• Icon Packs (from Google Play) – only change icons without affecting the rest of the interface.
• KWGT-widgets – for customizing the desktop without the risk of failure.