How to change the font color on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways for MIUI

Xiaomi Redmi font color is not just an aesthetic element, but an important part of the user experience. By default, MIUI offers a standard color scheme, but many smartphone owners want to personalize the interface to their preferences. Unlike iOS or “pure” Android, where customization options are limited, MIUI firmware (especially versions 12-14) provides several ways to change the shade of text, from built-in themes to hidden developer settings.

In this article, we'll break down 5 working methods, including official and alternative solutions, and learn how to change the color of the font in menus, messages, system notifications, and even in individual applications. Importantly, not all methods are universal — some require root rights or work only on certain Redmi models (such as the Note 10 Pro or Redmi 12). If you're a beginner, start with the first section, it's the easiest and most secure.

1. Change the color of the font through MIUI themes

The most obvious and safe way to do this is to use the built-in Themes app. Xiaomi offers hundreds of free and paid themes, many of which change not only the wallpaper, but also the color of the text in the system menu. Here's how it works:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush on the home screen).
• 🔍 In the search bar, type in a query: dark theme, color text or custom font.
• 🎨 Look at the options available. Pay attention to the screenshots, and you can see what the typeface will look like.
• 📥 Click Apply to set your favorite theme.

⚠️ Attention: Not all topics change font color globally. Some only affect Settings or Calls, and in Messages and Gallery, text remains standard. To check, open a few apps after applying the theme.

If you don’t like the theme, you can reset it: Go to Topics → Mine → Current Theme → Reset. It’s also worth noting that some premium themes (priced between 50 and 300 rubles) offer advanced font settings, including changing the color for individual interface elements (such as titles or hints).

2. Color setting of the text in developer mode

For advanced users, Xiaomi Redmi has a hidden mode for developers, where you can fine-tune the display of fonts. This method works on MIUI 13 and 14, but requires caution - incorrect settings can lead to interface failures.

First, activate the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Press 7 times in a row on the MIUI version.
3. Enter the unlock password (if requested).

Now open Settings → Additional → For developers and find the following options:

• 🎨 Minimum font width (affects fat content but indirectly changes color perception).
• 🔤 Text size (when you zoom in, the text can get darker).
• 🖥️ Simulation of the space of colors (experimental function, changes the gamut of the entire screen).

⚠️ Note: Color space simulation can render text unreadable if you select an inappropriate profile (e.g. Monochromacy).We recommend that you first test the settings with Dark Theme mode enabled to minimize the risks.

Make backup settings in Settings → Google → Backup

Remember the current parameter values

Use dark theme to better visibility of change

Do not change the parameters of animation and GPU-acceleration-->

3. Use of third-party launchers

If the built-in MIUI doesn't suit you, you can install an alternative launcher (Android shell), which supports font customization.

For example, in Nova Launcher you can change the color of the text on the home screen and in the application menu:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Press the finger free space on the screen → Settings.
3. Go to the Appearance. → Label color.
4. Choose one of the colors offered or create your own using a palette.

💡 Useful tip: If after changing the launcher, some system applications (for example, Calls or Messages) display text incorrectly, return the standard launcher MIUI In the default settings: Settings → Annexes → By default. → Launcher.

4. Applications for font customization (without root)

There are apps on Google Play that allow you to change the color of the font without getting root rights, they work on top of the standard interface and they can put filters on the text.

• 🎨 FontFix – changes fonts and their color in most applications (requires Android 10)+).
• 🔤 iFont – supports the download of custom fonts with a modified palette.
• 🖌️ ColorOS Fonts – Although designed for Oppo, some fonts work on Xiaomi.

Instructions for FontFix:

1. Download and install the app.
2. Open it and grant permissions to Overlay over other applications.
3. Select the Color of Text section and select the shade using RGB sliders.
4. Activate Apply to all applications.

⚠️ Note: Apps for customization of fonts may conflict with MIUI Optimization (built-in Xiaomi service) If the text becomes blurred or disappears after the color change, turn off optimization in the developer settings: Disable MIUI Optimization (reboot is mandatory!).

5 Manually modifying system files (for advanced)

This method is only suitable for users with root rights or an unlocked bootloader, and allows you to change the color of the font at the level of MIUI system files, but requires knowledge of working with ADB and XML editors.

Main steps:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer (with root rights).
2. Go to /system/media/theme/default.
3. Find colors.xml or styles.xml files (there may be several).
4. Open the file in the text editor and find lines with textColor, for example: <color name="miui_text_primary">#FF000000</color> Here #FF000000 — It's black in format. ARGB. Replace it with the right one (for example, #FFFF0000 red).
5. Save the changes, set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the phone.

🔧 Technical details: On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) K50) system files are protected by dm-verity, and to edit them, you have to disable the Magisk verification or patch them. boot.img. This is risky and can lead to a brick (breakdown) device.

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Changing system files without a backup can make the phone inoperable.Always back up via TWRP or Mi Flash Tool before editing.

6. Resetting color settings to standard

If you've had a color experiment and you've lost your font or your interface is getting glitchy, you can go back to the factory settings. There are two ways:

• 🔄 Through Topics: Go to Topics → Mine. → Current theme → Drop it.
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Open Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Reset the interface settings (does not delete application data).

If the problem persists, system files may have been changed, in which case only a full reset or a Fastboot flashing will help. On Redmi models with an unlocked bootloader, you can use the Mi Flash Tool utility:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi website.
2. Unpack the archive and launch the Mi Flash Tool.
3. Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down + Power).
4. Select Clean All mode and start the firmware.

⚠️ Note: After a complete reset, all data, including photos and messages, will be deleted. If you have important information, make a backup copy through Settings first. → Google → Backup or Mi Cloud Backup.

FAQ: Frequent questions about font color on Xiaomi Redmi