How to change the font on Android Xiaomi: system settings and third-party applications

The standard MIUI font on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is not popular with all users: some want to increase the size for ease of reading, some want to make the text more stylish, and some just get tired of the default typography. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to change the font without having to get root rights or install custom firmware.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of changing the font to Xiaomi running Android. 12–14 (including MIUI 13/14/15). You will learn how to use embedded system tools, third-party apps, and even hidden features to fine-tune typography. MIUI.

1. Standard font settings in MIUI/HyperOS

To start with, the basics are built-in options that are available on all Xiaomi smartphones without any further manipulation, and the manufacturer offers basic tools for resizing and styled fonts, but their functionality is limited.

To open the font settings menu:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Select font size and style (on HyperOS - Text and font).
3. Here you will see a slider for resizing text and a list of available styles (usually 2-3 variants: Mi Sans, Roboto or System Default).

Some models (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12) also have a bold setting (text thickness) available on this menu, but the choice of styles is extremely limited, with the manufacturer blocking the installation of third-party fonts through standard settings.

⚠️ Note: HyperOS (starting with Xiaomi 14 and Redmi) K70) font menu moved to Settings → Personalization → Style and font. There's also a color scheme option, but the style selection is minimal.

2. Installation of fonts through MIUI themes

One little-known way to change the font is to use themes. In MIUI, many themes include not only wallpaper and icons, but also unique fonts, a method that works on most devices, including the POCO F5, Redmi 10 and Xiaomi 12T.

Installation instructions:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (if not, download from Google Play).
• 🔍 In the search bar, type in a font, font, or a specific style name (e.g. Handwriting).
• 🎨 Choose your favorite theme and click Apply. The font will change automatically along with the rest of the design.
• ⚙️ If you need to save only the font, and the rest of the theme elements to return to standard, go to Settings → Registration → My themes and manually disable unnecessary components.

The advantage of this method is that you don't need to root and you can switch between styles quickly.

• ❌ Not all themes contain fonts – often it’s just wallpaper.
• ❌ After updating MIUI The font may be reset to standard.
• ❌ On HyperOS, some themes are incompatible with the new interface.

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Before installing a theme, check the reviews of other users – some fonts may appear sloppy in individual apps (for example, on Telegram or WhatsApp).

Third-party applications for changing the font (without root)

If built-in options are not enough, you can use third-party utilities.The most popular applications for changing the font on Xiaomi:

• 📱 iFont supports.ttf and.otf files, works on most versions MIUI.
• 🎨 FontFix – specializes in fixing font display problems in games and social networks.
• 🔧 ZFont – allows you to install fonts without root, but requires a PC connection for some operations.

Let’s look at the example of iFont:

1. Download and install iFont from Google Play.
2. Download your favorite font in.ttf format (you can find it on sites like DaFont or Fontsquirrel).
3. Open iFont, click Local and select the downloaded file.
4. Click Set, the app will offer several installation options. For MIUI, choose Mi Font Installer.
5. Confirm the installation and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14 Ultra), iFont may not work due to security changes.In this case, try FontFix or use the method with the help of the X-ray. ADB (described below).

Where do I download fonts?

Download the font in.ttf or.otf| format

Check the version of MIUI/HyperOS (on new ones may not work) |

Backup the current settings |

Charge your phone at least 50% |

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4. Change font through ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try changing the font via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that works for Xiaomi on MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS, but requires a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into a folder on your computer.
4. Place a font file (such as custom.ttf) in the /sdcard/Download/ folder on your phone.
5. Open the command line in the ADB folder and execute the commands:

adb shell


su




mount -o rw,remount /system




cp /sdcard/Download/custom.ttf /system/fonts/




chmod 644 /system/fonts/custom.ttf




mount -o ro,remount /system




reboot

After the reboot, the new font should appear in the Screen → Font Size and Style settings.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS, the path to fonts may be different (e.g, /system/product/fonts/). Also some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) block the entry in /system even ADB — In this case, the loader will need to be unlocked.

5. Change font through TWRP (for users with root)

If your Xiaomi has custom TWRP recaps installed and you get root rights, you can replace the fonts manually, which gives you maximum freedom, but requires caution - wrong actions can lead to a bootloop.

Instructions:

1. Download the archive with fonts in.zip format (for example, from the XDA Developers forum).
2. Reboot your phone to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up).
3. Select Install and specify the path to the font archive.
4. Confirm the installation and wait for completion.
5. Reset the device.

Popular archives with fonts for MIUI:

• 📦 MiuiMix Fonts – a build of 50+ styles, including handwritten and pixelated.
• 🎯 Google Sans for MIUI — Google’s Font Optimized for Xiaomi.
• 🖋️ Handwriting Fonts Pack – Imitation of handwritten text.

⚠️ Note: Before installation through TWRP Make sure to backup the section /system! Some fonts may conflict with MIUI, On HyperOS, this method is unstable — test at your own risk.

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TWRP is the most powerful but also the riskiest method, and only use it if other methods have failed and you are prepared for possible system problems.

6. Problems after font change and their solution

Even if you successfully change the font, you can have problems, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If the phone starts to brake or overheat after changing the font, return the standard style and check the device for viruses - some "pirate" fonts may contain malicious code.

7. Features for HyperOS (Xiaomi 14, Redmi K70 and later)

HyperOS is Xiaomi’s new shell, which replaced MIUI since Xiaomi 14 and Redmi K70, and has a much redesigned font management system, so old methods may not work.

Key changes:

• 🔒 Third-party font blocking – HyperOS by default prohibits installation of uncertified styles.
• 🎨 New system fonts – Mi Sans 3.0 and HyperOS Sans added with improved readability.
• ⚙️ Transfer settings – font menu now to Settings → Personalization.

How to change the font to HyperOS:

1. Use built-in styles – there are more of them (up to 5 options).
2. Try FontFix, which is one of the few apps that still works with the new system.
3. For advanced users, unlock the bootloader and install it via Magisk (HyperOS Font Changer module).

At the moment (2026), HyperOS severely limits the options for customizing fonts. If that's critical to you, consider rolling back on MIUI 14 (if that supports your model).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Xiaomi