How to change the font on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: all the ways from standard to hidden

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is still a popular budget smartphone, despite the release of new models. One of the frequent questions users ask is how to change the font on this device, because the standard Roboto or MiSans is not popular. Fortunately, even on this not-fresh device, there are several ways to customize text, from official MIUI settings to workarounds using third-party applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the font to Redmi 7A, including little-known tricks for MIUI 10-14 versions. It is important to consider that the capabilities depend on the firmware: on global versions (MIUI Global), some functions can be reduced compared to Chinese ones (MIUI China).

If you want to just increase or decrease the size of the typeface, it's done in two clicks, but it takes a lot of work to completely replace the headset, and let's start with the simplest and end with advanced user methods.

1. Change the font size through system settings

The safest and most obvious way is to zoom in on text, which doesn't change the font itself, but it makes it bigger or smaller for ease of reading, and on Redmi 7A, this option is available in any region and on any firmware.

How to resize:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Screen.
• 🔍 Find the text size (or font size) item)
• 📏 Move the slider to the left (less) or right (more)
• 🔄 Apply the changes – the system will restart

Please note: on some versions MIUI There is also a font style option, but on Redmi. 7A It is usually absent or offers everything. 1-2 If you don't have this item, go to the following ways.

⚠️ Note: When you increase the font to the maximum value, some interface elements (such as buttons in games or app menus) can go outside the screen.

2. Change the font through MIUI themes (official way)

Xiaomi offers to change fonts through the built-in Themes app, which works without root rights and does not require additional software installation. However, the choice of headsets is limited - 3-5 options are usually available, including the standard MiSans and Roboto.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush)
2. Go to the Fonts section (may be in the Category or Personalization menu)
3. Select your favorite headset and click Apply
4. Wait. 10-30 Seconds – the system will update the interface

If the Font section is not:

• 🔄 Update theme app through Play Store
• 🌐 Try changing your Mi Account region to India or China (sometimes opens hidden options)
• 📱 Restart your phone – sometimes items appear after a reboot

⚠️ Note: After changing the font through the Themes, some system applications (such as the Browser or the Camera) may display the text incorrectly - too bold or blurry.

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If you don’t like the fonts offered, try downloading additional themes from the Popular section – sometimes they include unique headsets.

3. Use of third-party applications (without root)

If you don't have enough built-in options, you can use apps from the Play Store, the most popular ones are iFont, FontFix, and ZFont, which are overlays, not changing the system font, but superimposing a new one on top of it, which is safe, but can slightly increase the load on the processor.

Step-by-step instructions for iFont:

Download iFont from Play Store|Open the application and select the "Online" section"|Find your favorite headset (e.g., Product Sans")|Click Download and wait for the download.|Select "Set" → "Miui Theme"|Apply the theme in the system application "Themes"-->

Advantages of the method:

• 🎨 More than 1,000 fonts to choose from
• 🔄 The ability to return a standard font in one click
• 📱 Doesn't require root rights

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Not all fonts support Cyrillic.
• ⏳ The app can brake on a weak Redmi 7A (Snapdragon 439 processor)
• 🔒 Some headsets are paid

4. Manual font change via ADB (for advanced)

This is a good way for those who are not afraid of the command line, and we will use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to replace the system font files, which works on Redmi 7A with any firmware, but requires the enabled mode Debugging over USB.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/Mac
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📦 Archive with fonts in.ttf format
• 🛠️ Utility. ADB (Download from the Android Developers website)

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers)
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer
3. Open the command line and check the connection: Adb devices should show the serial number of your Redmi 7A
4. Download the archive with fonts and unpack it in the adb folder
5. Follow the commands (replace font.ttf in your file name): adb push font.ttf /sdcard/ adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/font.ttf /system/fonts/ chmod 644 /system/fonts/font.ttf reboot

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause data loss or a cyclical restart of the phone. make a backup copy through Settings before starting. → Additionally. → Backup and reset. If the phone doesn't turn on after the reboot, you'll need to flash it over Fastboot.

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This method changes the font GLOBAL to replace text in all applications, including system ones. If you want to return everything back, repeat the procedure with the original font file (you can download from the 4PDA forums).

5. Installation of custom firmware (maximum customization)

If you need to not only change the font, but also get full control of the Redmi 7A, consider a custom firmware option, such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience. These builds allow you to install any typefaces through standard Android settings, without the limitations of MIUI.

The advantages of custom firmware:

• 🎛️ Full freedom of interface configuration
• 🚀 More smooth work (optimized code)
• 🔒 Regular security updates

Cons:

• ⚠️ Loss of official Xiaomi warranty
• 🔧 Requires unlocking of the bootloader (Bootloader Unlock)
• 📡 Possible problems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth module (depending on build)

Installation instructions (briefly):

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (Mi Account binding is required)
2. Install custom TWRP recavators for Redmi 7A (the version must match the code name of the device – pine)
3. Download firmware (e.g. LineageOS 18.1 for Redmi 7A) and GApps files (Google services)
4. Using TWRP, make Wipe partitions Dalvik, Cache, System, Data
5. Install firmware and GApps, then restart

Once custom firmware is installed, fonts are changed through Settings → Display → Font Style. Headset choices are virtually unlimited — you can install.ttf files directly from the file manager.

6. Alternative methods: run fonts through Magisk

If you already have root rights (obtained through Magisk), you can use modules to dynamically change fonts. The most popular is MagiskFont, which allows you to install fonts without replacing system files, which is safer than manual editing through ADB.

How it works:

• 📲 Install Magisk Manager and check for root
• 🔍 Download the MagiskFont module from the forum XDA Developers or 4PDA
• 📁 Place the module file (.zip) in the phone memory
• 🔄 In Magisk Manager, select Modules. → Install from the storage and specify the path to the file
• 🔄 Reboot the phone – a new Font section will appear in the settings

The advantages of MagiskFont:

• 🔄 Easy to roll back to the standard font (just turn off the module)
• 📱 Does not affect system files directly
• 🎨 Supports animation and color fonts

⚠️ Note: Not all Magisk modules are compatible with Redmi 7A. Before installing, check that the module is designed for Android 9 Pie devices (original firmware Redmi). 7A) Or Android 10 (if you upgraded). Installing an incompatible module can lead to a bootloop (a looped reboot).

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you change your font to Redmi 7A, you'll see some common errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

If after experimenting with fonts, the phone starts to glittle (for example, apps don’t open or text disappears), reset settings through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Reset settings. This will return the standard font and clear the cache.

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Before any typeface manipulation, back up through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will save your data if something goes wrong.

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