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

The font on Xiaomi is not just a set of letters, but part of the visual perception of the interface. Its size, shape and style determine how comfortable you are with reading messages, browsing websites or working with documents. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to customize text, from standard MIUI settings to installing third-party packages through themes.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the font on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark phones (including models from 2023-2026).

• 🔹 Change the font size through system settings (works on all versions) MIUI)
• 🎨 Install custom font through MIUI Themes (including hidden collections)
• 📱 Use third-party applications for advanced settings (with security caveats)
• 🔧 Return the standard font if something goes wrong

Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, but we will focus on the safe ways available to most users.If your phone is running MIUI 15 or later, check for themes compatibility before installing - some of the older fonts may not be supported.

1. Change the font size through system settings

The easiest way to adjust the display of text is to zoom in. This doesn't affect the style of the type, but it will help if the letters are too small or, on the contrary, take up half the screen. MIUI 12–15:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Text Size (or Font Size on older versions).
3. Move the slider to the left (small text) or to the right (large text).
4. Click Ready to apply the changes.

🔹 Nuance: on some models, for example, POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) This menu also has a font style option – it allows you to choose between MI Sans (standard) and MI Lui (more rounded). However, the choice is limited to two options.

⚠️ Note: Increasing font size by more than 120% can lead to cropping text in some applications (e.g. Telegram or VKontakte.

2. Install custom fonts through MIUI Themes

If you don't like the standard type, you can install an alternative font from the official theme store, which works without root rights, but requires an Internet connection and a Mi Account account.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Themes app (Themes).
2. Go to the Fonts section (the tab at the bottom of the screen).
3. Scroll through the list of available fonts. Popular options: 🖋️ Mi Sans - Standard font MIUI (There are versions with and without serifs) 🎭 Comic Sans – informal, suitable for creative individuals 📜 Times New Roman - Classical Surf Font 💻 Roboto or Open Sans – Minimalist options for work

Apply

Confirm the download (some fonts are paid, but most are free).

🔹 Hidden fonts: Themes collection has non-obvious packages that don't show up in the main list:

1. In the search bar, enter font or font.
2. Sort the results by Popularity or New.
3. Note the Premium-marked fonts – they often contain unique characters (e.g., Emoji fonts).

📌 Instructions:

1. Download the font file to your phone (for example, in the Download folder).
2. Open the file manager with root rights.
3. Go to /system/fonts (or /system/product/fonts on newer versions of MIUI).
4. Copy your.ttf file into this folder.
5. Change the access rights to 644 (long file press → Properties → Permissions).
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly replacing system fonts can lead to bootloop (cyclic reboot).Before experimenting, create a full backup through TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

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

For users who don’t want to unlock the bootloader, there is an alternative — applications like iFont or FontFix. They work on the principle of “overlay” (overlay the font on top of the system), so do not require deep changes to the system.

📲 Best Apps for Changing Font:

🔹 How to use iFont:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select your favorite font from the directory (or download your.ttf).
3. Click Set → select MIUI from the list of supported firmware.
4. Confirm the installation and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: iFont-type applications may conflict with system updates. MIUI The font may reset to the standard. To avoid this, turn off automatic firmware updates in Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.

5. Features for specific Xiaomi models

Some Xiaomi devices have unique limitations or, conversely, additional features for customizing fonts.

📱 Redmi Note 11/12 and POCO X4/X5:

• 🔹 Nana MIUI 14 available Color font option (for dark mode).

📱 Xiaomi 13/14 and Black Shark 5/6:

• 🔹 Use the typeface. MI Sans by default, which is optimized for AMOLED-screen.
• 🔹 Premium fonts are available in Themes (for example, Helvetica Neue), but they are paid (100-300 rubles).
• 🔹 On Black Shark, some fonts from Themes may not apply due to the JoyUI custom shell.

📱 Xiaomi Pad 6 and tablets:

• 🔹 Because of the large screen, it is recommended to use scaling-enabled fonts (e.g. Roboto Flex).
• 🔹 B Settings → Special features have a separate font size regulator for tablet mode.

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If some characters (such as emojis or characters) are missing after changing the font, try installing a font with full Unicode support. Good options are Noto Sans, Segoe UI or Apple Color Emoji (the latter will add color emojis).

6. Solving problems after changing font

Even when installed correctly, there are sometimes bugs: cropping text, incorrect display in applications or a complete reset.

🛠️ Problem 1: Font reset after the update MIUI

• 🔄 Reinstall the font via Themes or iFont.
• 📥 If the font has disappeared from the directory, download its backup from the site miui-themes.com.

🛠️ Problem 2: Some apps haven't changed the font

• 🔧 Check the app’s settings (e.g., Chrome or WhatsApp have their own font options).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes changes don’t apply immediately.
• 📦 If the problem persists, clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → [Name of name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

🛠️ Problem 3: Font is displayed curved (blurred, with artifacts)

• 🔍 Make sure the font file is not corrupted (try reinstalling).
• 📏 Check the screen resolution: on FHD+ Some fonts look better than on the HD+.
• 🎨 If you use a dark theme, try a font that supports Dark Mode (e.g. San Francisco).

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If none of these methods worked, return the phone to factory settings via Settings → Additional → Reset. This is guaranteed to restore the standard font, but remove all data from the device.

7. Alternative ways of customizing the text

If changing the font seems insufficient, pay attention to the additional text settings in MIUI:

🎯 Setup of the interletter interval:

• 📐 Go to Settings. → Screen. → Size of text → Additionally.
• 🔢 Adjust the Interval parameter (useful for serif fonts).

🎯 Color schemes of typeface:

• 🌓 B Settings → Topics → Colors can be selected contrast palettes to improve readability.
• 🔴 Special modes are available for colorblind people (Settings) → Special facilities → Color correction).

🎯 Animation of text:

• ✨ In some subjects (MIUI 15) font supports a smooth appearance when scrolling (included in Themes) → Effects).

🔹 For lovers of experiments: on forums 4PDA and XDA Developers lay out modified fonts with animations, gradients or even 3D-You only need to install them if you're sure of the sources, because they often contain malicious code.

FAQ: Frequent questions about fonts on Xiaomi