Personalizing the smartphone interface often starts with little things that, however, create an overall impression of the device. MIUI's standard system font may seem boring, too shallow or simply unreadable to some users. Changing the headset is one of the easiest ways to refresh the look of your Redmi 4X without having to flash it or install launchers.
The typography change process on Xiaomi devices is flexible enough, but has its own peculiarities depending on the version of the operating system. Owners of low-cost but reliable models of the Redmi 4 series often have to face the need for manual adjustment, since preinstalled options can be limited to the firmware region.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods, from using the built-in theme store to installing third-party font files. You will learn how to make the text larger for better reading or choose a stylish option to unique the gadget.
Using the built-in Themes app The easiest and safest way to change the visual display of text is to use the regular Themes app. This is a standard tool of the MIUI ecosystem that allows you to manage not only wallpaper, but also system fonts. You do not need superuser rights (Root) or connection to the computer. To start, you need to find an icon on the desktop with the name of Themes. If the standard application has been removed, you can download it from GetApps. After you start, go to the tab responsible for profiles or a rating of the new one of the system. Note that many beautiful fonts are marked with a diamond icon, which means their paid status. However, there are also plenty of free options with support for Cyrillic (Russian) if you use the search engine. ⚠️ Note: When downloading free fonts from unverified sources inside the app, pay attention to reviews. Some custom headsets may not display Russian letters correctly, replacing them with squares or question marks. Once you have selected the right option, click Download and then Apply. The screen will blink and the system will apply the changes to all interfaces, including the settings menu, messages and browser. To return everything as it was, just go back to the profile and select the standard font. MIUI. The main problem in customizing Android devices is the lack of support for the Russian language in most global fonts. A beautiful design font from Google Play or GetThemes can turn your text into a collection of obscure characters. So you have to search purposefully. In the Topics app, use the search bar at the top of the screen. Enter queries in English by adding the word Cyrillic or Russian. For example, a request for Roboto Cyrillic or Open Sans Russian will give more accurate results. Filter the results by choosing only free items if you do not plan to spend domestic currency. There is also a method of searching through the web version of the store for those or third-party resources specializing in the MIUI. The downloaded file usually has the.mtz extension. To install it, you may need to rename the file or use special downloaders if the theme store is running in a stripped-down mode in your region. 📊 What typeface is most important to you?Standard system Large for reading Stylish design Monowire for code 🔍 Search for Cyrillic, Rus or Russian tags in the topic description. 📱 Check the font preview before downloading - it should have Russian text on it. 🌐 Use the regional settings of the theme store (India or Global), there is a greater choice. MIUIOften users need not so much a change of style as a correction of the size or saturation of characters. 4X This is done by a separate menu that allows you to fine-tune the display of information without installing third-party files, which is especially true for people with visual impairment. To get to the menu, follow the Settings → Screen → Text Size path. Here you will see a slider that changes the font size throughout the system. Note that too large a size can lead to a “go” layout in some applications where the fields are not rubber. For more advanced settings, such as changing the fat (Bold) or contrast, you can not do with standard means. However, in developer mode or through the engineering menu (code # # #6484#), there are sometimes hidden rendering options, but it is not recommended to touch them without experience. ☑️ Readability setting Open screen settings: Find text size:Select a comfortable scale:Check display in messengers: 0 / 1 Parameter Description Impact on the Small System (XS) Maximum text capacity Hard to read without glasses Medium (M) Factory Standard Optimal for most Large (L/XL) Enlarged pin Less lines on the screen Giant (XXL) Breaks the layout in the menu Install fonts through the file manager (for advanced) If there is nothing suitable in the theme directory, you can install the font manually by downloading a.ttf or.otf file from reliable sources on the Internet. This method requires the presence of a file manager installed on the smartphone, for example, a standard Explorer from Xiaomi or Total Commander. MIUI/theme. However, on the modern versions MIUI Direct replacement of system files without superuser rights is often blocked, so the easiest way to use the import function in the Topic app is to open the theme app, go to the profile (human icon) and find Import or Local Themes. The system will find the downloaded font files itself. If the file is not identified, try changing the extension or renaming it by adding the name.mtz at the end, although this does not always work for clean fonts. ⚠️ Attention: Downloading fonts from random forums can lead to infection of the device with malware. Check files with antivirus before installing. What to do if the font is not used?If the font has not changed after applying, try restarting the device. In rare cases, the Topic app cache is required to be cleaned through the App menu -> Application management. The situation when after installing a new font instead of text appear "krakozyabr" or squares, is the most common, which means that the font file does not have glyphs (characters) of the Cyrillic range. The only way to solve this problem is to replace the file with an adapted version. There are special converter utilities that allow you to "tighten" the Russian layout on any font, but for Redmi. 4X With its Snapdragon 435 processor and older version of Android, it can be too complicated. It's easier to find a Russified version ready. In some cases, changing the region of the phone helps. → Advanced settings → Region and choose Russia or Ukraine, and then the theme catalog will be updated, and the priority in the issuance will be given to fonts with support for the local language. 🇷🇺 Change device region before searching for fonts in the store. 📉 Avoid Global-marked fonts without Cyrillic support. 🔄 Reset the theme cache if the directory hasn't updated after the region change. Reset the font settings to factory ones If experiments have caused the interface to become unreadable or the system to start operating unstable, you need to reset. Unlike some other shells, MIUI It allows you to easily go back to standard without completely flashing your phone. Go to the Themes app, click on the profile icon in the lower right corner. Your download list or Font section should show the current active font. Click on it and you will see the Remove or Reset button (often indicated by a back arrow or cross). Once confirmed, the phone will return to the Roboto system font or MIUI Lanting. If the interface is so broken that you can’t get into the menu, try booting into Safe Mode (clutching the off button on the lock screen) where third-party themes aren’t activated, and delete the problem file through the file manager. 💡Take a screenshot of the screen with the font settings before you start experimenting, which will help you quickly remember the name of the standard font or zoom parameters if you have to reset. 💡The built-in Themes app is the only official and secure font installation channel on Redmi. 4X without Root-rights. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Can I install a font from Google Play on Redmi? 4X? You can download an app like iFont or FlipFont, but on newer versions. MIUI They work through backup and recovery, which can be difficult. It is easier to download a font file and import it through the Topic app. Does changing the font affect battery consumption? There is no significant impact. The text rendering process is taken over by the graphics accelerator. The difference in energy consumption between the standard and custom font will be invisible to the user in the everyday scenario. Why did the font reset after the MIUI update? With major system updates (for example, from MIUI 9 to MIUI 10), the the the structure of the the the the the the theme files can change. The system automatically rolls back to the secure standard font to ensure the stability of the interface. You will have to re-use the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the the theme in the classic font. Where are hidden fonts hidden fonts in the Xiaomi hidden fonts are hidden in the catalog. Sometimes developers hide alternative outlines within a single theme, which are activated through additional settings of the theme itself.