How to change the font on the phone Xiaomi Poco M3: 4 proven ways

Why users want to change the font to Poco M3 and what to know before you start

Xiaomi Poco M3, released in 2020, runs on the branded shell MIUI — and it is both plus and minus. On the one hand, the system offers flexible configurations, including changing fonts. On the other hand, not all users are happy with standard headsets that seem too small, bold or inconvenient. Especially a problem for those who are used to fonts Samsung or iOS, where the visual design of the text is laconic.

Before you start making changes, consider three key points: 1. MIUI version – on the Poco M3 out of the box installed MIUI 12 based on Android 10, nolater updates could bring MIUI 13/14 with new fonts. 2. The firmware region – global (MIUI Global) and Chinese (MIUI China) versions differ in the set of available themes. 3. Risks – third-party applications for changing fonts can conflict with the system or contain advertising.

In this article, we’ll look at 4 ways to change the font: through standard MIUI settings, with themes, through the iFont app, and manually through ADB (for advanced users), each method has its pros and cons – choose based on your technical skills and goals.

Method 1: Change the font through MIUI settings (without third-party applications)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for those who do not want to install additional software or risk the stability of the system. Depending on the firmware version, the path to settings may vary slightly, but the general logic remains.

To change the font by standard means:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Screen → Font Style (or Text and font in new versions).
3. From the list of available fonts, choose your favorite type. Usually, here are MIUI Regular, MIUI Bold, Roboto and several Chinese headsets.
4. Tap the preview text to apply the changes. The system will ask for confirmation, accept.

⚠️ Note: In some regional firmware (e.g, MIUI India) font list can be reduced to 2-3 options. If you lack a choice, move to the next method.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure your phone is at least 30% charged.

Close all background applications for proper preview operation

Take a screenshot of the current font settings (in case of rollbacks)-->

Method 2: Install new fonts through MIUI themes

If you don't have enough built-in fonts, use the official MIUI Themes store. Here you can find hundreds of free and paid themes that include not only wallpaper and icons, but also unique headsets. The main plus of the method is security (all contents of Xiaomi moderation), minus the limited choice of fonts without buying a premium theme.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon).
2. In the bottom menu, select the Font tab (or find the section through search).
3. Look at the options available. Pay attention to ratings and reviews, and this will help you avoid poor-quality fonts.
4. Click Apply to your favorite option. The system will automatically download and install the font.

💡 Useful tip: To find rare fonts, use the Chinese version of the theme store. To do this, change the region of your Mi Account to China in your profile settings. Be careful: some topics may contain characters in the interface.

Method 3: Use the iFont application for advanced selection

If you want fonts outside the MIUI ecosystem, install iFont (available on Google Play) which allows you to download headsets from the Internet and install them without root permissions. The advantage of the method is access to thousands of fonts (including Google Fonts), the disadvantage is possible bugs when working with some versions of MIUI.

Instructions for installation via iFont:

1. Download and install iFont from the Play Market.
2. Open the app and go to the Online tab (or Local if the font is already downloaded).
3. Select your favorite headset and press Download.
4. After downloading, tap Set → select MIUI in the list of systems.
5. Confirm the installation and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some fonts from iFont may not display Cyrillic or special characters correctly. Check the preview in the app before using. If the text becomes "mallard" after installation, return the standard font through the settings MIUI.

Method 4: Manually modifying fonts via ADB (for advanced users)

This method is suitable for those who are ready to work with the command line and have experience with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), it allows you to install any typeface in.ttf format, but requires connecting the phone to a PC and enabling debugging mode. On the Poco M3 with MIUI 12+, this method works stably, but can reset after the system update.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools (includes ADB) on PC.
2. On the phone, activate Developer Mode: go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect Poco M3 to your PC via USB, select File Transfer mode.
5. Download your favorite font in.ttf format (like Google Fonts) and rename it to DroidSansFallback.ttf.
6. Open the command line (CMD) in the folder with Platform Tools and execute the commands: adb devices adb shell su mount -o rw, remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/DroidSansFallback.ttf /system/fonts/ chmod 644 /system/fonts/DroidSansFallback.ttf reboot

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB If the phone doesn't turn on after you restart, try going to Fastboot. + Vol Down) and reset using the Mi Flash Tool.

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Backup before using ADB is a must! Create a system backup via Settings → Additional → Backup or using TWRP (if installed).

How to return a standard font if something goes wrong

If you've been experimenting with the text, if you've had artifacts or if the system has started to slow down, you can return the original settings, depending on the method you used.

• 🔄 Through settings MIUI: Go to Settings. → Screen. → Font style and select MIUI Regular.
• 🎨 Through themes: Open the Topics app, find the My Topics section, and apply a standard theme.
• 📱 Through iFont: Launch the app, go to the Local tab, find a standard font (usually called a font). MIUI Default) and press Set.
• 💻 Through ADB: Repeat the procedure with the cp command, but instead of a custom font, use the original DroidSansFallback.ttf file copied from the backup.

If the interface has become completely unreadable, try resetting to factory settings:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press Power + Vol Up to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data (Confirmation – Power).

Attention:

Tips for choosing a font: what to consider for comfortable use

Choosing a typeface is not just a matter of aesthetics, it's also a matter of convenience, and the wrong typeface can cause eye fatigue, slow reading speed, or even cause headaches, and here are the key criteria to follow:

• 👁️ Readability: High contrast fonts (such as Open Sans or Lato) are suitable for long reading. Avoid handwritten or too decorative options.
• 📏 Size: On the Poco screen M3 (6.53 inch, 2340×1080) font size — 14–16pt. Less – difficult to read, more – will not fit the text in the messages.
• 🌐 Language support: Make sure the font correctly displays Cyrillic, emoji and special characters!
• 🔋 Battery impact: Complex serif or gradient fonts can increase the workload on the processor, which will affect battery life.

💡 Useful tip: If you use Telegram or WhatsApp a lot, check how the new font looks in these apps.Some messengers ignore system settings and use their own headsets.

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Create multiple theme profiles in the Topics app for different scenarios: one for work (minimalistic font), another for creativity (decorative), a third for saving charge (monochrome interface).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Poco M3