MIUI, which is developed by Xiaomi, offers one of the most extensive customization features available on Android skins. Using the built-in MIUI themes app, users can personalize everything from the basic fonts to the icon packs and animations. The app offers a wide range of options for users to choose from. The company recently kicked off its 2023 Xiaomi International Theme Competition. Let’s go through the details.

Xiaomi hosts an annual theme competition that invites individuals from around the world to submit their locally inspired themes to the brand. The competition is organized by Xiaomi’s International Internet Business Department (IIB) and the 2023 edition follows the slogan “Global Expressions, Local Inspirations”. This event aims to expand the selection of locally inspired themes for MIUI by adding new and diverse options to the collection.

Alongside the announcement, the brand also recognized some of its top theme designers for MIUI. The list includes Manolo, a freelancer from Italy who created a black-and-white theme that was downloaded over 20 million times.

Colombian artist Matiba painted vibrant smartphone wallpapers for Barranquilla’s Carnival, showcasing her cultural roots in collaboration with Xiaomi. Piyush, a Xiaomi fan, started designing themes in his free time and eventually turned his passion into a career at Xiaomi’s India office.

The Xiaomi 2023 International Theme Competition started on July 28th and will continue until November 1st, 2023. Designers can enter their themes through this link. Following this, expert reviews and voting will take place from November 1st to December 28th. The winning designs will then be announced and awarded.

The brand will shortlist the top designers and reward them with a special gift as a token of appreciation. The names of the winners will be displayed shortly after the event concludes. The first-place winner of the theme design competition will receive a prize of $13,000 from Xiaomi.

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The Huawei Mate 40 series’ launch conference is just around the corner. These smartphones will be the company’s latest flagship, but just prior to their October 22 launch, a new leak has revealed the themes of the lineup and also some information regarding EMUI 11. 

According to an ITHome report, the Huawei Mate 40 series will feature multiple themes which include Starry Night (based on the famous work from Van Gogh), Midsummer Fireworks, Eyes of the Universe, and many more. Furthermore, EMUI will also bring a new “Dual Dynamic Icon” feature with the upcoming premium grade flagships.

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As per the report, these are meant to be high definition art based themes that are also optimized for the always on display. The new devices will also feature improvement in the software and UI aspects, with the smart multi window offering better multi tasking, floating notifications, and quick reply options as well.

Unfortunately, it is currently unknown what exactly the “Dual Dynamic Icon” actually is, but going by its name, it’s likely a more dynamic icon pack for the apps provided by Huawei. In other words, the icons might have two layers, which could be supplemented by a simple animation that also reflects on the application’s functionality.

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Customizability is one of the key advantages of Android over its competitors and also makes us Android fanatics. From the lock screen, through Home Screen to the app drawer and from the drawer to other UI elements we’d love to customize as per our needs. While there are plenty of customization options, most of the Android users at least once in a while definitely would have tried the KLWP Themes. So, here we’ll be listing some of the best looking KLWP Themes for Android.

If you’re new to the KLWP, then let us give a brief description before listing out the themes. The KLWP stands for Kustom LiveWallpapers. The KLWP enables you to change the theme and make it customizable as you want. Once applied on your Lock Screen or Home Screen or both, the Live Wallpaper will make your device beautiful and unique.

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It’s pertinent to mention here the KLWP requires KLWP Maker[Pro] and a supported launcher. Most of the launchers which are readily available on Google Play Store such as the Nova Launcher works perfectly with KLWP. Without any further ado, have a look at the KLWP Themes.

List of Best KWLP Themes

MT Styles for Kustom KLWP

It’s a free KLWP Theme with a high rating on the Google Play Store. With simple and neat UI, the theme imparts a fresh look on your device. To apply the theme follow the below steps (Installation of KLWP Pro and compatible Launcher is mandatory).

1. Open KLWP and tap the menu icon in the top left corner.
2. In the menu, choose the folder icon (maybe on the top of the menu list)
3. Switch to the ‘installed’ tab and select ‘MT Styles for KLWP.’
4. After the template is loaded, Tap the ‘save’ icon to apply the template, then set KLWP as a wallpaper.

That’s it, enjoy the MT styles KLWP Theme on your device. Well, if you didn’t like, you may check other themes listed below.

Download: Google Play Store

Minimalist Experience for KLWP

Not everyone is a fan of heavy customizations, and some are happy with minimal and clean UI with simplicity. So for those folks, the Minimalist KLWP Theme ought to be the right choice.

The Minimalistic KLWP offers vav bar support in settings, around eight different colors to choose from, events, Music player and much more. You may try it out from the Google Play download link from below.

Download: Google Play Store

Animated KLWP theme WALKING

Another well designed, animated KLWP Theme for your brand new device. It gives a dark but cool theme interface, The theme is free to download but as it’s obvious requires KLWP and compatible Nova launcher to function.  The presets are amazing and easy to apply.

Download: Google Play Store

To install, follow the below steps

1. Download Animated KLWP theme WALKING and KLWP PRO application
2. Open your KLWP app, choose menu icon on the top left, then load preset
3. Find and tap on the Animated KLWP theme WALKING
4. Hit the “SAVE” button on the top right

By that, you are ready to experience the whole new interface on your device.

ORION for KLWP

The ORION Theme is specially designed for Samsung devices, however compatible with every Android device though. Open the KLWP and then go to the global tab where you can change walls, colours and most of the stuff.

With multiple presets and its number increasing day by day, the ORION Theme will help you to keep the novelty of your device intact. The theme is free and available on Google Play Store from the link given below.

Download: Google Play Store

Gradjent For KLWP

Yeah, it’s Gardjent itself. As the name hints, it’s an ultimate gradient theme for KLWP. With gradient look and smooth animations, the theme is productive and unique in its way.

The preset includes two different versions for both 18:9 displays and 16:9 displays. Though it is expected that some items may still be misplaced, in that case, you will have to move to readjust them for proper application.

Download: Google Play Store

Hope you’d enjoyed the KLWP Themes, in case if you’re aware of other cool KLWP Themes do share them down in the comments so that our readers can try them out as well.

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