Where can I find themes I downloaded but that are not showing under My stuff?

Open Settings ➔ Themes, then the menu, and check My stuff again after reconnecting to the internet. If a theme still does not appear, it was likely not fully downloaded and needs to be reinstalled from the Galaxy Store.

Can I switch back to the original Samsung look after applying a theme?

Yes. Go to Settings ➔ Themes ➔ My stuff and select the default theme, then tap Apply. This restores the original icons and background.

Does applying a new theme delete my current wallpaper?

Applying a theme replaces the wallpaper with the one included in that theme. If you want to keep your current wallpaper, set it again manually through the wallpaper settings after applying the theme.

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Samsung: Change the Theme on Your Home Screen

If your icons still look the same after downloading a new theme from the Galaxy Store, chances are the theme was never actually applied. Themes on Samsung phones control icons, wallpaper, and sometimes the style of stock apps, but they only take effect once you select and confirm them inside the Themes app. Simply installing a theme is not enough to change the look of your home screen.

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Change Theme (Display & Home Screen) auf Samsung

Samsung phones running One UI store personalization options separately from the wallpaper settings you might already know. A theme bundles icons, background, and in some cases the visual style of built-in apps into one package. Downloading a theme from the Galaxy Store only saves it to your device. It does not automatically replace your current look.

To apply a downloaded theme, open Settings ➔ Themes. Inside the Themes app, open the menu and tap My stuff. This section lists every theme you have downloaded or purchased. Choose the theme you want, then confirm with Apply.

If the theme you expected is missing from My stuff, it likely was not downloaded correctly or was removed in a previous cleanup. Re-downloading it from the Galaxy Store usually fixes this.

Applying a theme changes icons and background together. If you only want a new wallpaper without touching icon style, use the separate wallpaper settings instead of the Themes app.

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Not every theme covers every app. Themes typically restyle stock Samsung apps and system icons first. Third-party apps keep their original icon unless the theme creator specifically included icon packs for them.

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