How to Change Font to Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 Verified Ways (Including Hidden)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones with a shell MIUI, which offers extensive customization options, including changing the system font. However, not all users know that in addition to the standard settings in the phone menu, there are alternative methods of changing the style of text – from installing third-party fonts to using hidden functions of the engineering menu.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the font on Redmi. 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T), Considering the different versions MIUI 12/13/14 Android 10/11. You will learn how to circumvent the limitations of the system, where to download safe fonts, and what to do if artifacts or malfunctions appear after a text change. ADB, which works even on blocked loaders.

1. Standard method: change font through MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in shell tools. Xiaomi offers several pre-installed fonts that can be activated without superuser rights.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Screen → Font Style (in some versions of MIUI, the path may differ: Additional → Font).
3. Choose one of the available options: MiSans (standard), Roboto, or regional fonts (for example, for Arabic or Thai).
4. Click Apply and confirm the change.

⚠️ Warning: After changing the font, the system may slow down for a while, which is normal. If the text in some apps (such as WhatsApp or Instagram) is not displayed correctly, restart the phone.

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If there is no suitable font list, try updating MIUI to the latest version. In Android 11+ firmware, the number of preinstalled fonts has increased to 7-8.

Standard MIUI fonts are optimized for performance, but their design is often criticized for lacking originality, and if you want unique styles (such as handwritten or futuristic), you will have to use alternative methods.

2. Install custom fonts through MIUI Themes

The official MIUI Themes store allows you to download not only wallpaper and icons, but also custom fonts. This method does not require root rights, but has limitations:

• 🔹 Theme fonts are not always compatible with the latest versions. MIUI.
• 🔹 Part of the topics paid (price - from 50 to 300 rubles).
• 🔹 Some fonts may not support Cyrillic.

Installation instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Font section (tab in the lower menu).
3. Choose your favorite style and click Download.
4. After downloading, tap Apply.

Study reviews about the topic (rated below 4.0 - bug risk)

Check the Cyrillic support in preview

Make sure the theme is compatible with your version of MIUI

Backup your current settings (see Section 5)

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🔍 Tip: If after applying the theme the font reset after rebooting, clear the cache of the application Themes in the settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

3. Manual font addition via file manager (no root)

This method is suitable for users who want to install their own font in.ttf format, but do not have root rights. It works thanks to the features of MIUI, which allows you to replace system font files through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and tool ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the version, then return to the additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📁 Font in.ttf format (you can download from sites like Google Fonts or DaFont).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC and confirm debugging access.
2. Download the archive with the font and rename the file to MiSans-Regular.ttf (this will replace the standard font).
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and execute the commands: adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system exit adb push C:\path\to file\MiSans-Regular.ttf /system/fonts/adb reboot

⚠️ Warning: Incorrectly replacing system fonts can lead to app dyeing or even bootloop ( looped boot).Before experimenting, back up the partition /system/fonts/ team:

adb pull /system/fonts/ C:\backup_fonts\

4.Use of applications for changing font (from root)

If your Redmi 9 has an unlocked bootloader and root rights (for example, through Magisk), you can use specialized applications like iFont or FontFix.

• 🎨 Install fonts from the built-in gallery (more than 1000 options).
• 🔄 Switch between styles without rebooting.
• 🛠️ Fixing Display Errors in Individual Applications.

Recommended app – iFont (available on Google Play):

1. Install iFont and open it.
2. Select the Online or Local section (for downloaded.ttf files).
3. Click Set next to your favorite font.
4. Select the installation method: Magisk Module (recommended) or Copy to /system/fonts.
5. Reboot the phone.

Standard settings of MIUI

Themes store MIUI Themes

Manual replacement through ADB

Root-rights applications

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💡 Important: When using Magisk Module, the font will be applied to the entire system, including recovery. If the phone does not boot after installation, delete the module via Magisk Manager in fastboot mode.

5. Resetting font to standard and eliminating errors

If you've had problems with fonts after experimenting with them, like distorted text, app crashes, or slow work, you can return the standard settings. Here's how to do it:

To return the standard font:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Style of the font.
2. Select MiSans (by default).
3. If you don’t have an option, reset via ADB: adb shell su rm /system/fonts/MiSans-Regular.ttf reboot

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If the phone stopped loading after changing the font, press the power + volume button up for 10 seconds to log into fastboot. Then swipe the original firmware through the Mi Flash Tool.

6. Hidden opportunities: engineering menu and ADB-team

For power users, Xiaomi Redmi 9 offers hidden ways to customize fonts through the engineering menu and ADB. These methods allow:

• 🔧 Change the interletter interval (kerning).
• 📏 Adjust font size beyond standard values.
• 🎭 Use color filters to improve readability.

🔹 Method 1: Engineering menu (CIT)

1. Enter the code ##36446337##.
2. Go to Font Settings (also known as Text Display).
3. Adjust the Font Scaling (scale) and Letter Spacing (interval) settings.

🔹 Method 2: ADB-fine-tuning

With ADB, you can change the system settings of the font, for example, to increase the boldness of the text, do:

adb shell settings put system font_weight 500

Permissible values for font_weight: from 100 (lightest 900 (fattest).

7.Tops for choosing a font for Redmi 9

Not all fonts look equally good on a Redmi 9 screen with a resolution of 720p. Here are the criteria for choosing the optimal style:

• 👁️ Readability: Avoid overly intricate serif fonts (like Times New Roman) – they impair perception on small screens.
• 📱 Compatibility: Check if the font supports Cyrillic and special characters (e.g. emoticons).
• ⚡ Performance: Fonts with a lot of glyphs (e.g. Emoji fonts) can slow down MIUI.
• 🎨 For Redmi 9 are well suited Roboto, Open Sans, or Noto Sans – they are concise and optimized for Android.

📌 Top.-5 fonts for Xiaomi Redmi 9:

1. Google Sans is the standard font for Android 12+, ideal for MIUI 13/14.
2. Product Sans – used in the Google logo, looks modern.
3. Fira Sans is a great readability on small screens.
4. Lato is a universal font with support for 100+ languages.
5. MiSans (modified) is a modified version of the standard font Xiaomi.

🔍 Where to download? Safe sources:

• 🔗 Google Fonts (free, virus free).
• 🔗 1001Fonts (check the license).
• 🔗 FontSpace (there are premium options).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Redmi 9