How to change the font on the Xiaomi smartphone: all the ways from system to hidden

Changing the font on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most popular customizations among MIUI users. Even standard system fonts like MiSans or Roboto become boring over time, and the desire to distinguish your phone from others becomes stronger. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to change the design of the text, from built-in tools to install third-party solutions.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of changing the font on Xiaomi, Redmi devices, POCO and Black Shark is managed MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS. You will learn how to use standard themes, install custom fonts through ADB, And what applications can help you get around the limitations of the system, and we'll focus on the hidden settings. MIUI, The ability to change the font without root rights is a rarely documented possibility that few people know about.

Method 1: Change the font through MIUI system themes

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI Theme Store, which is available on all modern Xiaomi smartphones and does not require any additional manipulation.

Step 1. Open the Topic app (the desktop brush icon) If it's not available, check the Tools folder or search the system.

Step 2. Go to the Font tab (on some versions of MIUI it may be called Text or hidden in the Categories section).

• 🔍 Style search: Use filters (e.g., "handwritten", "monowidth", "fat") for convenience.
• 🌈 Preview: Click on any font to see how it will look in messages and menus.
• 💾 Download: free fonts are installed instantly, you will have to pay for paid Mi Credits.
• ✅ Application: After installation, tap Apply - the changes will take effect without rebooting.

⚠️ Attention: Some fonts from the theme store may not support Cyrillic or special characters. Before using, check the reviews of other users - they often mention similar problems. If after changing the font in the messages appeared "crackers", return the standard version in the settings.

Method 2: Manually add fonts through the file system (without root)

If you don't have enough built-in options, you can download your own font in.ttf or.otf. It doesn't need root rights, but it does require ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and a little patience. It works on MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS, but it may be different for older versions.

Step 1. Download your favorite font from a trusted source (e.g. Google Fonts or DaFont) Make sure the file supports Cyrillic if it is important.

Step 2. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).

Download a font file (.ttf or.otf)|Install ADB-PC drivers|Enable debugging on USB phone-on|Connect your phone to your computer with the original cable|Check the connection with the adb device command

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Step 3: Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and execute the commands:

adb shell


su -c "mkdir -p /sdcard/MIUI/theme/fonts"




su -c "cp /path/to/your/font.ttf /sdcard/MIUI/theme/fonts/"




su -c "chmod 644 /sdcard/MIUI/theme/fonts/font.ttf"

Replace /path/to/your/font.ttf with the actual path to the font file on your PC.

Step 4: Reboot your phone. The new font will appear in the Topics app.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware folders /sdcard/MIUI/theme/fonts/ In this case, create it manually through any file manager with access to the root directory (for example, Solid Explorer or the so-called "Soldier"). FX File Explorer).

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If the font does not appear in the list after installation, try renaming the file to Latin without spaces (for example, myfont.ttf instead of my font.ttf).

Method 3: Applications for changing the font (with and without root)

If the previous methods don't work, we can use third-party utilities, and we tested a few applications and selected the most reliable ones:

iFont is the most versatile solution for users without root, and creates an overlay over the system font, so the changes don't apply to all applications (for example, some banking programs will keep the text standard), but it takes less than a minute to install:

1. Download iFont from Google Play.
2. Select the font from the directory or upload your (.ttf).
3. Click Set → Select MIUI Theme Mode.
4. Confirm the application - the phone will restart.

⚠️ Note: Root-access applications like FontFix allow you to replace the font at the system level, but this can disrupt some services (such as Google Pay or banking applications). TWRP Mi Backup.

Method 4: Hidden MIUI settings for advanced users

Few people know, but MIUI has hidden options for fine-tuning fonts that don't show up in the standard interface, and can be accessed through ADB or special applications like Activity Launcher.

Step 1: Install Activity Launcher from Google Play.

Step 2. Open the app and search the list of com.android.thememanager (theme manager).

Step 3. Tap on.theme.editor.FontEditorActivity – a hidden font editing menu will open.

Here you can:

• 📏 Change the letter spacing (Kegl).
• 🎨 Set up fatty and tilt text.
• 🔄 Apply the font selectively (e.g., for headings only).
• 📱 See how the font will look in different applications.

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Hidden MIUI settings allow you to customize the display of text more accurately than standard themes, but changes can be reset after a firmware update.

Method 5: Change the font through custom firmware (for enthusiasts)

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS), the process of changing the font is simplified. Most alternative builds support Magisk modules, among which there are specialized font solutions:

• 🛠️ Magisk Module "FontManager" - allows you to install fonts without replacing system files.
• 🎭 "Substratum" + "Andromeda – thematic engine with support for overlays for fonts.
• 🔧 Manual replacement in /system/fonts/ — requires Magisk or TWRP.

Example of installation via Magisk:

1. Download the FontManager module from the XDA forum.
2. Transfer the.zip file to your phone’s memory.
3. Open Magisk Manager, go to Modules → Install from storage.
4. Select the downloaded module and wait for the reboot.
5. After rebooting, fonts can be changed through the FontManager application.

⚠️ Note: On firmware with Dynamic Partition (e.g, MIUI 13+) manually replacing files in /system This can cause data loss or resets. Before experimenting, check if the module is compatible with your version. HyperOS/MIUI.

Problems after font change and their solutions

Even if you install it carefully, a new typeface can cause problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If the phone starts to brake or overheat after changing the font, the problem is most likely in the unoptimized.ttf file.

• 🔄 Install a font with fewer glyphs (e.g. OpenSans instead of Noto Sans) CJK).
• 🗑️ Clear the cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics.
• 🔋 Reverse Changes Through Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Resetting theme settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Xiaomi