How to change the font on the phone Xiaomi Poco X3: 5 proven ways

Change the font to Xiaomi Poco X3 It can be done as standard means. MIUI, It depends on how drastic changes you want to make, and many users don't even know that the manufacturer hides dozens of alternative fonts in the firmware, and some of them support Cyrillic without additional manipulation. In this article, we will analyze all current methods: from basic settings to install custom packages through the MTZ-topic.

The Poco X3 (codenamed surya) features a lightweight version of the MIUI shell for POCO, where some of the features are transferred to a separate POCO Launcher app, which affects the location of some menu items, so the instructions for classic Xiaomi smartphones may not work here, we took into account all the nuances and tested each method on current versions of the firmware (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS).

Method 1: Standard fonts in MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in system fonts. Xiaomi offers about 10 pre-installed options, including Roboto, San Francisco (similar to Apple font) and MI Sans (the company's signature font), the main plus is that no additional files are required, and changes apply to all applications at once.

To change the font:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select the Font option (in some versions of MIUI it is hidden in Additional screen settings).
3. Scroll through the list of available fonts and tap on your favorite option.
4. Confirm the changes with the Apply button.

Note that after changing the font, the system may hang for a while — this is normal, as the interface is rebooted. If the new font is not displayed correctly (for example, characters instead of Cyrillic), go back to the standard version and try another one.

Method 2: Install fonts via MIUI Themes

If there are few built-in options, you can download additional fonts from the official MIUI Themes store. Both free and paid packages are available here, including fonts with support for Russian. Importantly, this method works only on devices with an unlocked bootloader or on firmware without regional restrictions (for example, Global ROM).

Installation instructions:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (Themes).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter Font or Font.
• 🎨 Choose your favorite topic with font (pay attention to the rating and reviews!).
• 💾 Click Download, then Apply.

Some fonts in MIUI Themes are delivered in.mtz format, which are archives that contain not only the font, but also other design elements (icons, wallpaper). If after applying the theme, not only the font, but also the appearance of the system has changed, return the standard theme in the My Themes section, leaving only the font.

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Before installing a font from MIUI Themes, check the date of its last update. Older packages (2020-2021) may not support newer versions of MIUI.

Method 3: Manual installation of fonts through MTZ-file

For advanced users, you can install fonts manually using files with the.mtz extension. This method requires a file manager with access to root folders (such as MiXplorer or Solid Explorer) and an unlocked bootloader. On Poco X3 with the bootloader locked, this method will not work - the system will simply ignore the installation.

Step-by-step:

1. Download a.mtz file with a font (for example, from the XDA Developers forum or MIUI Themes website).
2. Move the file to /sdcard/MIUI/theme/ (if the folder is not available, create it).
3. Open the Themes app and go to My Themes → Local.
4. Select the downloaded.mtz file and apply it.

If the font does not appear in the list of local topics, check:

• 📁 The correct path to the file (should be the right one) /MIUI/theme/, not /Download/).
• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes the system does not see new files without a reboot.
• 🛠️ Compatibility of the font with your version MIUI (check on the download page).

Download.mtz file from a trusted source | Check if the bootloader is unlocked | Create folder /MIUI/theme/| Reboot phone after installation-->

Method 4: Using third-party applications (without root)

If previous methods don’t work, you can use third-party applications like iFont or FontFix, which allow you to install fonts without root rights, but have limitations: the changes do not apply to all system applications, but only to those that support dynamic font change (for example, Chrome, WhatsApp).

How it works:

• 📲 Install iFont from Google Play.
• 🔍 In the app, select the Online or Local section (if the font has already been downloaded).
• 🖱️ Slip on your favorite font and click Set.
• 🔄 Follow the instructions on the screen (usually you need to confirm the installation through the screen). ADB).

An important nuance: for full-fledged work of iFont on Poco X3, you need to enable debugging over USB and execute one command via ADB:

adb shell pm grant com.kapp.ifont android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

This command gives the application the right to change the system settings, and without it, the font will only apply to a limited number of programs.

Method 5: Change fonts through Magisk (for root users)

The most flexible, but also the most risky method is installing fonts through Magisk and FontManager, which allows you to replace system fonts with any other typefaces, including those that are not supported by MIUI. Advantage: changes affect all applications and interface elements. Disadvantage: root access and knowledge of the basics of working with custom firmware is required.

Algorithm of action:

1. Install Magisk Manager and get root rights.
2. Download the FontManager module from the Magisk repository.
3. Place font files (.ttf or.otf) in the /sdcard/FontManager/ folder.
4. In Magisk Manager, install the module and restart the device.
5. After the reboot, open FontManager and select the desired font.

Warnings:

⚠️ Attention: Installation of modules through Magisk may lead to bootloop ( looped boot).Before experimenting, make a backup through TWRP or MIUI Backup.

⚠️ Note: Some banking applications (e.g. SberBank Online) may block work on root devices. If you use these services, this method is not for you.

How to Get Back Standard Font

If after experimentation you want to go back to the original font, do the following:

• 🔄 For standard fonts MIUI: Go to Settings. → Screen. → Font and select by default.
• 🎨 For fonts from MIUI Themes: Open Themes app, navigate to My Themes and apply a standard theme.
• 🛠️ For manual installations: delete the.mtz file from the folder /MIUI/theme/ and reboot the device.
• 📱 For Magisk: Deactivate the FontManager module in Magisk Manager and execute the rebut.

If, after changing the font, some characters are displayed in squares or characters, this means that the font chosen does not support Cyrillic.

1. Go back to the standard font.
2. Find in MIUI Themes or forums a font marked Cyrillic support.
3. Before installing, check the reviews of other users - often they indicate whether the font works with Russian.

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On Poco X3 with HyperOS (2026+), some methods may not work due to changes in security policy, in which case use only standard settings or MIUI Themes.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the font, Poco X3 users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The font has changed, but some applications have remained standard.

Solution: This is normal behavior for apps that ignore the system font settings (e.g. Instagram or Tinkoff Bank). To apply the font globally, you need root or FontManager.

Problem 2: After installing the font through.mtz, the phone stopped booting.

Solution: Most likely, the font file is corrupted or incompatible with your version of MIUI. Load to Safe Mode (hold the power button → Reboot in Safe Mode) and delete the problematic.mtz file.

Problem 3: MIUI Themes doesn’t have a font section.

Solution: This means that your firmware has regional limitations.

• 🌐 Change the region in the settings of the Xiaomi account to India or Global.
• 📥 Install.mtz file manually (see Method 3).
• 🔄 Update Themes app to the latest version.

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