How to change the style of notes on Xiaomi: 7 ways to customize

Notes on Xiaomi smartphones are not just a text notebook, but a full-fledged tool for organizing business, ideas and important information. However, the standard look of the Notes app (or Mi Notes) is not popular: someone wants to change the font for better readability, someone wants to add color accents for easy categorization, and some even dream of a dark topic for eye comfort in the evening. Fortunately, MIUI and HyperOS offer hidden settings and third-party solutions that allow you to transform the appearance of notes beyond recognition.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways of customization - from basic settings in the application itself to advanced methods using the themes of design and even ADB- commands for power users. It is important to understand that the available options depend on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14 or HyperOS) and the smartphone model (for example, Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi ZXPH0004QXZ Ultra can have different menus).

1. Basic style settings in the app “Notes”

The most obvious way to change the look of your notes is to use the app's built-in options, and even if you've never gone into the settings, there are some useful features hidden there:

• 🎨 Note background color: You can choose from 8 pastel shades (white to dark gray) or set a gradient.
• 📝 Text style: bold, italic, underlined or crossed out – combinations are available through the formatting panel.
• 📌 Fixed notes: Visually highlighted by a colored stripe on top (color can be changed).
• 🔖 Tags and categories: Notes are given color tags for quick filtering.

To open these settings:

1. Launch the Notes app.
2. Open any note or create a new one.
3. Click on the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
4. Select Note Style or Settings (depending on the MIUI version).

Note that on HyperOS (the new firmware for Xiaomi 14 and Redmi K70), the menu may look different - style options are moved to the Design section. If you do not have color schemes, update the app through Google Play or App Gallery.

2. Dark theme and display modes

The dark theme is a lifeline for the eyes when working with notes in the evening or in low light conditions. Xiaomi has two ways to activate it:

1. Global Dark System Theme: Go to Settings → Screen → Dark Theme. Choose to Enable or Set up automatic Switching on Schedule. The Notes app will pick up system settings and repaint in darker tones.
2. Note-only Dark Theme (not available on all models): Open Notes → ⋮ → Settings → Themes. Choose Dark or Auto (on the system).

HyperOS also has the option AMOLED- black – it makes the background really black (rather than gray), which saves battery power on devices with AMOLED- screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5).

Settings → Display → Dark Theme → Additional → AMOLED-black

⚠️ Warning: On some devices (e.g., Redmi 10C or POCO M4 Pro), the dark theme in Notes may not display correctly - the text merges with the background. In this case, try manually setting a light theme for the app or updating it.

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If the dark theme doesn’t apply, try clearing the Notes app cache in the system settings (Settings → Apps → Application Management → Notes → Clear the cache).

3. Change of font in notes

The standard font in Notes is usually MiSans or Roboto, but it can be replaced with one of the system fonts or even download custom.

Method 1: System fonts

MIUI and HyperOS support system-level font change:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Style of the font.
2. Choose your favorite font (e.g. San Francisco, Noto Sans or Xiaomi MiSans).
3. The Notes app will automatically pick up the new font.

Method 2: Castomy fonts (requires root or ADB)

To install non-standard fonts (for example, Montserrat or Fira Code) you will need:

• 📱 Install iFont from Google Play.
• 🔍 Download a font file in.ttf or.otf format.
• 🛠️ Apply the font via ADB (instruction below) or using Magisk (for rooted devices).

The command to use the font through ADB:

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

After that, the Set Font option will appear in iFont.

⚠️ Warning: Not all fonts correctly display Cyrillic. Before installing, check the font in any text editor on your PC.

4. Color schemes and note-making

Color is a powerful tool for visually organizing notes, and Mi Notes allows you to not only change the background, but also create your own palettes.

Standard color schemes

In each note, you can choose one of the preset background colors:

1. Open the note.
2. Click on the 🎨 icon (patter) in the top panel.
3. Choose a color. There are 12 colors available on HyperOS, and there are 8 colors available on MIUI 14.

Creating custom colors (for HyperOS only)

In the new firmware HyperOS has the ability to create your own colors:

1. In the note, click 🎨 → Add color.
2. Use a color circular selector or type in a HEX- code (e.g. #FF5733 for orange).
3. Keep a new shade – it will appear in your palette.

For convenience, you can assign colors by category:

Select a category for a note | Assign a unique color |Save a pattern for reuse |Check text contrast against the background

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5. Use of design themes (MIUI Themes)

One of the most radical ways to change the style of notes is to apply the design theme from MIUI Themes, which will not only affect Notes, but also other system applications.

1. Open the “Themes” app (icon with brush).
2. Select Local or Online (Internet required).
3. Find a theme marked “Supports Notes” (e.g. Dark Mode Pro or Minimalist Notes).
4. Click Apply and wait for the installation.

Popular topics for notes:

• 🌙 Pure Black is a black interface with accent colors.
• 📄 Paper Style is a simulation of a paper notebook with textures.
• 🎨 Colorful Notes are bright gradients and neon accents.
• 🖋️ Minimalist is a clean design with no extra elements.

If after applying the theme, notes become unreadable (for example, gray text on a gray background), return the standard theme or manually adjust contrast in Settings → Special features → Contrast of text.

⚠️ Warning: Some of the themes in MIUI Themes contain ads or paid items. Read reviews from other users before installing!

6. Advanced Customization through ADB and Mods

For those who aren't afraid of experimentation, there are ways to change the style of notes at the system file level, which require ADBs, root rights, or modified APKs.

Method 1: Change system parameters through ADB

With ADB, you can enable hidden options, like changing font size or disabling animations.

adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.15 # Increase font by 15%


adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.5 # Accelerate animations

Method 2: Installation of a modified APK

On the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums, you can find modified versions of Notes with enhanced style settings.

• 🔧 Version with Markdown support.
• 🎨 Version with custom colors and fonts.
• 📱 A version with an adaptive interface for tablets.

For installation:

1. Download the APK- file from a verified source.
2. Remove the standard Notes app (requires root or ADB):
3. Install the modified APK.

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Modified APKs may contain vulnerabilities or not work correctly, and only install them if you understand the risks.

7. Alternative Note-Making Annexes

If the built-in Notes from Xiaomi doesn’t suit you, consider third-party apps with advanced customization:

Third-party apps have the advantage of cross-platforming (synchronizing between Xiaomi, iPhone and PC) and advanced formatting tools, but they can consume more battery and memory.

FAQ: Frequent Questions on Note Style on Xiaomi