Changed the theme of design to Xiaomi Redmi 10, but it was too bright, uncomfortable or just bored? to return the standard appearance of the system in several ways – from a simple rollback through the settings to a complete reset to factory parameters. In this article, we will discuss all current methods, including restoration through ADB, If the topic has been deleted or damaged, we will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions. MIUI (12–14) and possible errors that may occur in the process.
Many users have a problem when, after installing a custom theme, the ability to return the standard one disappears - the default button is inactive, and the list of themes is not factory-based, this is due to the peculiarities of MIUI Themes, where system themes can be hidden or overwritten. Don't worry: even in such cases, there is a solution, and we will describe it in detail.
Before you start taking action, make sure your Redmi 10 has enough battery (at least 50%) and some methods require a reboot or update, and a sudden power outage can cause system failures.
1. Restore the standard theme through MIUI settings
The easiest way to bring back a factory theme is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which work if the standard theme has not been removed or damaged, but simply replaced with another.
Open the Themes app (the desktop brush icon). In the bottom panel, select the My Themes section, which displays all the customization options you have installed. It should either be the default or the standard option (the name may vary depending on the version of MIUI). Click on it and confirm the application.
If there is no default button, try the following:
- Go to Settings → Display → Dark Mode and turn it off (if it's on). Sometimes dark theme blocks the rollback to standard.
- Go back to Topics → My Topics and pull the screen down to update the list. A standard theme may appear after synchronization.
- Check out the Recommended section – sometimes the factory theme is hidden there under the name MIUI or Default.
If nothing works, then the standard theme has been deleted or corrupted, in which case move on to the next method.
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Before changing the theme, back up your current settings in Settings → About Phone → Backup. This will help you quickly recover your personal data after a reset.
2. Reset theme settings through the “Theme Lab”
MIUI has a hidden Lab section where you can reset all the design changes to factory ones, which is effective if the standard theme has disappeared from the list but has not been removed completely.
Instructions:
- Open the Topics app and go to the Profile section (the human icon in the lower right corner).
- Slip on your avatar or a nick, then select Settings (cog in the top corner).
- Scroll down and find Lab Themes (may be called Additional Settings in older versions of MIUI).
- Select Reset Themes or Restore Standard Settings and confirm the action.
Once reset, the phone will reboot and a factory theme will be applied. If the Lab Themes section is missing, then your version of MIUI does not support this feature, try other ways.
⚠️ Warning: The Theme Lab reset removes all custom themes, including fonts and icons, and they will have to be reinstalled.
3. Removing custom theme manually through file manager
If a standard theme has been replaced with a custom theme but not removed, it can be restored by deleting third-party file designs, which requires a root file manager (such as MiXplorer or Solid Explorer) or access via ADB.
Instructions for the file manager:
- 📁 Cross the path. /data/system/theme/ or /data/user/0/com.android.themes/.
- 🔍 Find folders with the names of the installed themes (usually sets of numbers and letters, for example). com.theme.custom.12345).
- 🗑️ Delete all folders except the one containing the word default or miui.
- 🔄 Reboot the phone. Once turned on, the standard theme should apply.
If you do not have root rights, use ADB:
adb shell
su
rm -rf /data/system/theme/*
rebootThis method is risky, you can delete system files if you're wrong, and if you're not sure what you're doing, skip this step and move on to resetting.
What if the phone does not load after removing the themes?
4. Complete reset to factory settings
If previous methods didn't work, there's a radical solution, hard reset, which wipes all the data from the phone, including apps, photos and settings, but is guaranteed to bring back the standard theme.
How to reset:
- ⚙️ Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
- 🔄 Select Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Reset Network Settings!).
- 🔐 Enter the password from your Mi Account if your phone is tied.
- ✅ Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).
After the reset, the phone will turn on with the factory firmware and standard theme. Be sure to restore the data from the backup (if it was created in advance).
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 13/14 After reset, you may need to re-activate the device via Mi Account!
Save important files to your PC or cloud|Sign up for a username/password from Mi Account|Check the battery charge (minimum 50%)|Unplug Google Account (if used)|Delete SIM-card and memory card (optional)-->
5. Restore a standard theme through ADB (for power users)
If a standard theme has been deleted or corrupted, it can be restored using the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
- Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode), then go back to Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB.
- Connect Redmi 10 to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
- Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
- Follow the command to reset themes: adb shell cmd theme reset If the command didn't work, try: adb shell pm clear com.android.themes
- Reboot your phone: adb reboot
After the reboot, you should apply the standard theme. If not, try the command combination:
adb shell
su
rm -rf /data/system/theme/*
rm -rf /data/user/0/com.android.themes/*
rebootOn some MIUI 14 firmware, the cmd theme reset command may not work due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case only a complete reset or flashing will help.
Comparison of methods of recovery of standard theme
| Method | Difficulty | PC required | Loss of data | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through MIUI settings | ⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | 70% |
| Reset at the Theme Lab | ⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ❌ No, only theme) | 80% |
| Deletion of theme files | ⭐⭐⭐ | ❌ No (but root rights are needed) | ⚠️ Risk of failure | 85% |
| Complete resetting of settings | ⭐⭐ | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes, all the data) | 100% |
| Recovery through ADB | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ✅ Yes. | ❌ No. | 90% |
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When trying to return a standard theme, users often face typical problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.
Problem 1: The default button is inactive.
✅ Solution: Check if the dark theme is currently installed. Turn it off in Settings. → Display. → Dark mode, then try again to apply the standard mode.
Problem 2: After the reset, the topic did not change.
✅ Solution: Maybe the theme app cache hasn't cleared. Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
Problem 3: The phone freezes after deleting the theme files.
✅ Solution: Press the power button for 10-15 seconds to force a reboot. If it doesn't work, reset via Recovery Mode (see spoiler above).
Problem 4: ADB can't see the device.
✅ Solution: Install Xiaomi drivers USB Drivers, turn on Debugging by USB Check the cable (it is better to use the original cable).
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If neither method worked, the cause could be a corrupted firmware, in which case only flashing through Fastboot or Recovery with Xiaomi's official ROM will help.