How to change the font on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: from standard settings to hidden chips

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with its MIUI 12-14 offers users the flexibility to customize the interface, but not everyone knows that changing the font is not just a choice of three standard options. In this article, we will analyze legal and advanced methods, from embedded tools to manually editing system files through ADB. Particular attention will be paid to nuances that are not covered even in the official documentation – for example, why some fonts “move” in messengers or how to return the original settings after a failed experiment.

It is important to understand that changing the font to Redmi Note 8 Pro can affect the display of text in individual applications (especially banking or with strict UI requirements).We tested all methods on MIUI Global 12.5.7 and MIUI 14.0.4 firmware, the results are summarized in the comparison table below. If your version is different, check compatibility in advance.

Standard MIUI settings: limited but safe options

The easiest way is to use built-in options, which do not require superuser rights or violate warranty, but the choice is limited to three fonts: Mi Sans (default), Roboto and SF Pro (on some firmware).

To change the font:

1. Open Settings → Display → Font size and style.
2. Slip on the font style item.
3. Choose one of the available options and confirm the changes.

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. xiaomi.eu) may not have this section.

2. MIUI Theme Installation: Hidden Opportunity for Changing Font

Few people know, but many of the themes in the official MIUI Themes store contain unique fonts, which automatically replace the system font when applied, and even on blocked downloaders.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter a font request or font.
• 🎨 Choose your favorite theme and click Apply.
• ⚙️ After application, go to Settings → Display. → Style of the font to make sure the changes.

The advantage of the method is that fonts from themes are optimized for MIUI and rarely cause problems with display, and the disadvantage is that when you reset themes, the font will return to the standard one.

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If the font hasn't changed after you apply the theme, restart the device. Sometimes the changes only take effect after the reboot.

3. Third-party applications: iFont and FontFix

For users who need custom fonts (such as Google Sans or Product Sans), specialized utilities are suitable. We recommend iFont (available on Google Play) and FontFix (requires root).

How to install font through iFont:

1. Download and install iFont.
2. In the application, select the Online section and download the font you like (for example, Noto Sans).
3. Click Set and follow the instructions (installing permission from unknown sources is required).
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some fonts from iFont may not show correctly in system notifications. Before installing, check the reviews of other Redmi Note 8 Pro users.

Make a backup copy of the data|Check the compatibility of the font with MIUI 12-14|Disable important notifications (banks, instant messengers)|Charge your phone at least to 50%-->

4. Manual modification via ADB: for advanced users

This method requires a computer connection and knowledge of ADB commands, but allows you to install any typeface in.ttf format without root rights.

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and install drivers for the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times according to version, then go back to Additional settings → For developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute commands: adb devices adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/yourfont.ttf /system/fonts/chmod 644 /system/fonts/yourfont.ttf reboot

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can lead to bootloop. Before executing commands, back up the partition. /system/fonts/ Adb pull team /system/fonts/./fonts_backup.

5.Transforming the font through TWRP: Full control

For owners of Redmi Note 8 Pro with unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP, the most flexible method is available – manual replacement of system font files. This allows you to install even animated fonts (for example, from iOS 17).

Algorithm of action:

• 📥 Download the archive with fonts in.zip format (for example, from the forum) XDA Developers).
• 🔧 Reboot the phone to TWRP (clamp down on power. + Volume up).
• 📁 Install the archive as firmware (Install) → Select a file → Swipe to Confirm).
• 🔄 Reset the device.

Advantage: the ability to install font packages with additional characters (emoji, hieroglyphs) Disadvantage: when updating MIUI fonts can be reset.

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Use only the font archives intended for MIUI. Installing files from other firmware (such as Samsung One UI) will lead to graphic artifacts.

6. Problems after font change and their solution

Even after a new font is successfully installed, Redmi Note 8 Pro users may encounter bugs, and we’ve collected some common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, return the standard font via ADB:

adb shell


su




mount -o rw,remount /system




rm /system/fonts/yourfont.ttf




reboot

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make the choice easier, we have compiled all the methods into a comparative table, taking into account the complexity, risks and results:

For most Redmi Note 8 Pro owners, a combination of MIUI themes and iFont applications is the best solution. If you need exclusive fonts (for example, for design projects), you will have to master ADB or TWRP.

FAQ: Frequent Questions about changing the font