How to change the font on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A: from standard settings to hidden MIUI chips

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A is still a popular budget smartphone due to its reliability and flexibility MIUI. One of the most popular customizations is a change of font that allows you to personalize the interface to your style. However, not all users know that this model has several ways to change fonts at once, from built-in tools to hidden functions of the engineering menu.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for the Redmi Note 5A (including Prime and Lite modifications), taking into account the features of different versions of MIUI 8/9/10/11. You will learn how to install the font through standard settings, third-party applications, and how to circumvent the system restrictions if the desired font is not displayed in the list.

1. Standard method: change font through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most firmware versions and do not require additional applications, but the fonts available are limited to a pre-installed set.

To change the font:

1. Open the settings → Screen → Font.
2. Choose your favorite option (for example, Mi Sans, Roboto or Noto Sans).
3. Tap the font to apply the changes. The system will request confirmation — press OK.
4. Restart the device if the font has not changed immediately.

On the Redmi Note 5A with MIUI 9 and below, the path may be slightly different: Settings → Additional → Font. If there is no partition, then your firmware version does not support this function directly (the solution is in the following sections).

• ✅ Available without superuser rights
• ⏱️ It takes less than a minute.
• 🔄 Changes apply to the entire interface
• ⚠️ Limited choice of fonts (usually) 3-5 variant)

⚠️ Note: Some custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS) may not have a standard font partition. In this case, use the methods from Sections 3 or 4.

2. Installation of fonts through MIUI themes

If there are few built-in fonts, you can expand your choice through the Topic app, which allows you to download additional font packages created by the MIUI community.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Fonts section (may be in the Popular or Customization category).
3. Select the font you like and click Apply.
4. Confirm the download if the font weighs more than 5MB.

Some fonts may require a paid subscription to MIUI Themes. Free options are usually marked with a green FREE label. After application, the font will automatically be added to the system settings (Font section).

If the font is not displayed correctly after application (for example, characters instead of letters), then it does not support Cyrillic, the solution is to choose a different font or use the method from section 4.

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Before installing a font through the Themes, check other users’ reviews – some packages may contain errors or may not support all characters.

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

If you don't have enough system fonts, you can use third-party utilities. 5A:

• 📱 iFont supports font downloading in.ttf and.otf formats.
• 🎨 FontFix – specializes in fonts for MIUI.
• 🔧 ZFont 3 – allows you to install fonts without rebutting.

Example of installation via iFont:

1. Download and install iFont from Google Play.
2. Download your favorite font (e.g. from Google Fonts) in.ttf format.
3. Open the font file via iFont and click Install.
4. In the window that appears, select MIUI → Apply.
5. Reset the device.

If the font has not changed after the reboot:

• Check if the font supports Cyrillic (open it on PC via Notepad).
• Make sure the file is not corrupted (try downloading another one).
• Some fonts require manual activation through Settings → Font.

⚠️ Note: Apps like iFont may request permission to access storage. Don't give access to folders other than Download or Fonts.

Download the font in.ttf or.otf| format

Check for Cyrillic support |

Make a backup copy of the current font |

Close all background applications before installation-->

4. Installation of custom fonts through the developer mode

For advanced users, there is a way to download any typeface through hidden MIUI settings. This method does not require root rights, but requires activation of the developer mode.

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until you become a developer!

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Type style

Font Style

Download the font

/storage/emulated/0/Download/MyFont.ttf

Confirm the installation and restart the device.

This method works for MIUI 10 On older versions (MIUI 8/9) may be necessary to use ADB-team:

adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.0


adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED

If you don't have the option to Download the font, your firmware doesn't support it, and the alternative is to use Magisk modules (requires root).

5. Resetting font to standard

If after experimenting with fonts, the interface began to display incorrectly (for example, characters instead of letters or the absence of some characters), return the standard font.

Resetting methods:

• 🔙 Through Settings: Go to Settings → Screen. → Font. Select Default or Mi Sans. Confirm and restart the device.

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Reset to a standard theme.
3. 📛 Through ADB (if the font is broken: adb shell pm clear com.android.themes

If the font is still not displayed after reset, the system file may be damaged, in which case the factory reset will help (don’t forget to back up the data!).

⚠️ Note: Some Firmware Resets Font Through ADB This can cause you to reset all topics. Close the Topic app before executing a command.

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If some characters (e.g. emoticons or currency signs) are missing after changing the font, then the font chosen does not support them. The solution is to install an extended encoding font (e.g. Noto Sans).

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you change fonts to Redmi Note 5A, you'll see some common errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: on old firmware (below) MIUI 8) font change may not be available.
• 🔒 Manufacturer restrictions: some operators (for example, MTS or Beeline) block the change of fonts in firmware for branded devices.
• 🛠️ System integrity: If modified firmware was previously installed, customization functions could be disabled.