How to change handwriting on Xiaomi smartphone: all the ways and nuances

Changing handwriting on Xiaomi smartphones is a task that interests many users, especially those who actively use handwriting, notes or want to personalize the interface. MIUI It affects not only visual design, but also functionality, from text recognition in Notes to working with Xiaomi Smart Pen on tablets. However, not everyone knows that customization is limited to native tools, and some functions are hidden in the depths of the system.

In this article, we will analyze all available ways to change handwriting on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — standardized MIUI Before using third-party applications and even manual editing of system files (for advanced users), we will pay special attention to the nuances for different models: for example, on Xiaomi Pad 6 with support for a stylus, handwriting recognition algorithms work differently than on smartphones without a Smart Pen. You will also learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as when altered handwriting is not saved after a reboot.

Warning: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, which can affect the warranty and security of the device. If you are a beginner, start with the safe ways in the first sections.

1. Standard handwriting settings in MIUI

Let’s start with the simplest: what the shell itself offers MIUI - I'm sorry, but in most versions, I'm not sure. MIUI 12-14 handwriting customization options are extremely limited. Here's what you can do without installing additional applications:

• 📝 Change the thickness of the line in the Notes app: go to any note, click on the brush icon in the top menu and select one of three thickness options.
• 🎨 Change the color of the pen / pencil: there, in the toolbar, a palette of 8-12 colors is available (depending on the model).
• ✍️ Activate the "Manual input" mode in the keyboard: press the button 123 on the standard keyboard MIUI Choose a pencil icon (not working on all models).

On devices with support for Xiaomi Smart Pen (for example, Xiaomi Pad) 5/6 or Mi Mix Fold in the stylus settings (Settings) → Connected devices → Stylus possible:

• 🖋️ Set up sensitivity to pressing (from 1 to 10).
• 🔄 Enable handwriting recognition in text (Handwriting to Text, requires Internet connection).
• 📱 Calibrate the stylus if the lines are shifted relative to the cursor.

Note that you can't change the style of your handwriting (e.g., make it more "printed" or "italic") through standard settings, and that requires third-party solutions, which we'll talk about later.

2. Apps to change handwriting on Xiaomi

If you are not satisfied with the restrictions MIUI, Look at third-party apps. We tested some popular solutions and selected the ones that work best on Xiaomi smartphones:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download. APK from the official website or Google Play (if available in your area).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special Permissions → Installation of unknown applications.
3. Launch the app and follow the setup wizard.

Apps like Inkredible or Lectura Notes are replacing standard Notes MIUI, but not integrated into system handwriting (e.g., text fields) and this will require more in-depth tuning.

Download APK from a verified source

Allow installation from unknown sources

Make a backup copy of standard notes

Check compatibility with your Xiaomi model-->

3. Change of system handwriting through ADB (advanced)

If you're willing to go beyond just installing apps, you can try modifying the system files that handle handwriting.

• 🔧 They know how to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge).
• 📱 Have an unlocked bootloader (for some teams).
• 🔄 Ready for possible resetting of settings.

Main idea: in MIUI For the style of handwriting answer files in the folder /system/usr/handwriting/. You can replace them with your own, but you need root access or commands to do it. ADB superuser.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and activate Debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
2. Open the command line on your PC and type in: adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system
3. Copy backups of original files: cp /system/usr/handwriting/default.hwt /sdcard/handwriting_backup/
4. Replace your files with your own (pre-prepared in.hwt format).
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect actions can lead to loss of functionality of handwriting or even to a "brick" of the device.

4. Handwriting customization for Xiaomi Smart Pen

If you have a Xiaomi Pad tablet 5/6 Or a foldable Mi Mix Fold smartphone with Xiaomi Smart Pen, and there's more customization options:

• 🖊️ Change the reaction of the stylus to pressing: in Settings → Connected devices → Stylus available sliders to adjust sensitivity.
• 🎨 Set up line smoothing: handwriting optimization option reduces hand shaking.
• 🔄 Activate handwriting to text conversion: Works in Notes and some third-party apps.
• 📏 Calibrate the stylus: If the lines are shifted, calibrate in the settings.

For owners of Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, an additional feature is available — "Adaptive Handwriting", which adapts to your writing style.

1. Open the stylus settings.
2. Select Handwriting Recognition → Training.
3. Write the proposed text (usually 2-3 paragraphs).
4. Save the profile.

⚠️ Note: If after calibration the stylus began to work worse (for example, the pressings disappeared), reset its settings: Settings → Connected devices → stylus → Reset.

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To make your handwriting more recognizable, write a little slower than usual, and try to keep the stylus at an angle of 45 to 60 degrees to the screen, which reduces the number of errors in text conversion.

5. Problems and solutions

When you change your handwriting to Xiaomi, users often face typical problems, and we've collected the most common ways to solve them:

If none of these methods worked, try:

1. Reset the app settings Notes (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Notes → Warehouse → Clear the data).
2. Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI (Sometimes handwriting bugs are corrected in patches).
3. Contact Xiaomi with error logs (read the next section on how to collect them).

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Most handwriting problems on Xiaomi are not hardware-related, but software bugs MIUI. Before radical measures (like factory resets), try clearing the cache of system applications and reconnecting the stylus.

6. Collecting logs for diagnosing handwriting problems

If you encounter a bug that cannot be solved by standard methods, you can send logs to support Xiaomi or to developer forums (for example, XDA). Here's how to do it:

To collect logs:

1. Enable Developer Mode (as described above).
2. Activate Error Log: Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Book of errors MIUI.
3. Reproduce the problem (e.g., try writing text that is not recognized).
4. Export Logs: Settings → Additionally. → Reviews → Logs of error.

For more detailed diagnosis, use ADB:

adb logcat -d > handwriting_log.txt

This command will save all system logs to a file. handwriting_log.txt You can use your PC to look for keywords like Handwriting, PenEvent, InkView.

If the problem is related to the stylus, check its status through:

adb shell dumpsys pen

In the conclusion, note the pressure and tilt parameters, if they are 0 or null, the stylus is not recognized by the system.

7. Alternative methods: custom firmware and modules Magisk

For the most advanced users willing to sacrifice stability for flexibility, there are two options:

• 🔧 Install custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience).Some firmware offers advanced handwriting settings, but loses support for Xiaomi Smart Pen.
• 🧩 Magisk modules: MIUI Handwriting Tweaks – allows you to change the style of lines and sensitivity. Pen Optimizer – improves the performance of the stylus on unofficial firmware.

⚠️ Attention: Castomic firmware and modules are warranty-free and may contain vulnerabilities:

• Make a full backup through TWRP.
• Check the compatibility of the module with your version MIUI device-model.
• Be prepared for bugs like random reboots or a broken stylus.

If you are on this path, we recommend starting with the module. MIUI Handwriting Tweaks is less risky than full firmware. XDA Developers (see the section of your model).

FAQ: Frequent questions about handwriting on Xiaomi