How to Install Third Party Presets on Your Xiaomi Phone

If you’ve just downloaded a pack of camera presets and are staring at a bunch of .zip files wondering:

• What is Style?
• What is Manual?
• How do I import them without breaking anything?

This guide整理s all the info you gave into a clean, step-by-step blog tutorial in English.

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1. Understand the Two Types of Presets

In your preset pack, there are two main types of files:

1. Style Presets

   • File name prefix: Style

   • Used to apply a complete look & color style with one tap

   • Example filenames:

     • Style_aurora_1720698513524_Soft_Blue_Tone.zip
     • Style_aurora_1720758484179_Softer_Blue_Tone.zip

2. Manual (Parameter) Presets

   • File name prefix: Manual

   • Store camera settings such as shutter speed, ISO, white balance, etc.

   • Example filenames:

     • Manual_aurora_1719557531388_Warm_Yellow_Tone.zip
     • Manual_aurora_1719558263062_Black_White_Street.zip

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2. Before You Start: Download the ZIP Files (Do NOT Unzip)

1. Download the preset pack (ZIP files) to your phone.
2. All presets are in .zip format, and you do not need to unzip them.
3. Make sure the filenames are kept as they are, especially the Style / Manual prefix.

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3. How to Import Style Presets (Look / Style Packs)

Style presets are perfect for quickly changing the overall look of your photos – for travel, portraits, street shots, etc.

Steps:

1. Open the Camera app and switch to Pro / Professional mode.

2. On the left side of the preview screen, tap the Preset icon (style/preset button).

3. Tap Import Style Pack / Import Preset (wording may vary slightly).

4. In the file picker:

   • Select only the .zip files that start with Style

   • For example:

     • Style_aurora_1720698513524_Soft_Blue_Tone.zip
     • Style_aurora_1720758484179_Softer_Blue_Tone.zip

5. The camera typically allows you to import up to around 15 presets at once, so import them in batches if needed.

6. After importing, go back to Pro mode and tap the preset icon – you should see all your new style presets there.

How to use:

1. Enter Pro mode
2. Tap the preset icon on the left
3. Choose one preset (e.g., “Soft Blue Tone”)
4. Compose your shot and start shooting – the look is applied instantly

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4. How to Import Manual (Parameter) Presets

Manual presets are great for users who want ready-made professional settings for different scenes like street, low light, portraits, etc.

Steps (very similar to Style):

1. Go to Pro / Professional mode in the Camera app.

2. Tap the preset icon on the left.

3. Choose the Import option.

4. This time, select .zip files that start with Manual:

   • Manual_aurora_1719557531388_Warm_Yellow_Tone.zip
   • Manual_aurora_1719558263062_Black_White_Street.zip

5. Once imported, you can choose these Manual presets in Pro mode and shoot with the saved parameters.

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5. Common Mistakes & Tips

1. Do not mix up the types

   • Importing a Manual file as a Style preset (or vice versa) usually causes an error or the file simply won’t be recognized.
   • If you see an error, first check: Did I choose the correct prefix?

2. Don’t remove the Style / Manual prefix

   • The camera uses these prefixes to recognize the type of preset.

   • If you really want to rename, only change the descriptive part at the end, for example:

     • ✅ Style_aurora_1720698513524_Soft_Blue_Tone.zip
     • ✅ Style_aurora_1720698513524_Soft_Blue_Tone_v2.zip
     • ❌ AuroraSoftBlue.zip (prefix removed – may not import correctly)

3. Too many presets? Import in batches

   • Import limit is around 15 presets per batch.
   • If you have dozens of presets, just import your favorite ones first, then add more later.

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6. Quick Summary

• Download the preset pack in ZIP format – no need to unzip.

• Check the filename prefix:

  • Style = Style/Look presets
  • Manual = Parameter presets

• Open Camera → Pro mode → Preset icon → Import the correct ZIP type.

• You can import around 15 presets at once; after that, just select a preset and start shooting.

Follow these steps and you’ll be able to install and use your presets smoothly, without errors or confusion. Next time you download a new preset pack, you can repeat the same process and build your own powerful preset library.

• Beginner preset starter – Beginners Guide to Using Preset Packs on Your Xiaomi Phone pairs install steps with a full onboarding.
• Common install mistakes – Common Mistakes When Using Presets on Xiaomi Phones reveals typical storage and cache errors.
• Preset pack fundamentals – What Are Xiaomi Camera Preset Packs and Why You Need Them clarifies why each format shows up in MIUI.
• DIY preset packaging – How to Build Your Own Xiaomi Preset Pack from Scratch shows how to export bundles that import cleanly.