Why users want to change font color to Xiaomi and what to know before you start
Text color in Xiaomi smartphones is not just an aesthetic element, but an important part of the visual perception of the interface. According to a study by MIUI Community 2023, 37% of users change the standard font settings in the first two weeks after buying a device. The reasons range from a banal desire for personalization to medical indications (for example, dyschromatopsia, a color perception disorder in which gray text on a white background causes discomfort).
But not all ways to change color are equally safe. Unlike Samsung or Google Pixel, where color schemes are integrated into accessibility settings, MIUI offers limited official options. This is due to the brand philosophy: Xiaomi is focusing on dark theme and responsive colors, not deep customization. But there are workarounds — from hidden features to third-party tools, which we will discuss below.
Before you start, consider two key points: 1. Changing system fonts at the framework-res.apk level can lead to soft-brick (the device will boot, but with interface errors). 2. Some methods require unlocking the bootloader and root rights, which voids the warranty. We will note such methods with a special warning.
Method 1: Using built-in MIUI themes (the safest method)
The official way to change the color of the font is to apply one of the preset themes. MIUI offers both free and paid options with different color schemes.
- Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
- Go to the Topic tab → Popular or For You.
- Select a theme marked “Color accents” or “Contrast text” (for example, “Dark Blue” or “Pink Love”).
- Click Apply and confirm the changes.
Note that themes change not only the color of the font, but also icons, background images, animations. If you only want text, this method will not work, and some themes may reset after the MIUI update.
Does the theme have reviews scored above 4.5★| Compatible with your version of MIUI (specified in the description)| Does it block system applications (e.g., "Security")? | Is there a return option to the standard theme ("Default")
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Among users of Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 popular themes:
- 🔵 "Ocean Deep – blue text on a dark background, suitable for protecting vision;
- 🟢 "Fresh Green – Green accents, recommended for color blindness;
- 🟣 "Purple Haze – purple fonts, loved by retro-style fans.
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If after applying the theme, some apps (such as Google Messages) display text incorrectly, clear their cache in Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Method 2: Configure the color scheme in "Special features"
For visually impaired users, Xiaomi has provided hidden color correction options that don’t change the font globally, but allow you to adjust contrast and text shades in the system menus.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Improve visibility.
- Activate the color correction option.
- Choose one of three modes: 🔴 Red-green blindness (Protanopia); 🟢 Red-green blindness (Deuteranopia); 🔵 Blue-Yellow Blindness (Trithanopia).
Adjust the Intensity slider to adjust the degree of correction.
This method doesn't change the color of the font directly, but it makes it more visible in the background. For example, when you activate Protanopia mode, the gray text on the menu will become closer to orange, and the white text will become closer to light yellow. The effect is noticeable in Settings, Phone and Messages, but does not affect third-party applications.
How to Reset Color Correction Settings
| Correction regime | Effect on text | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Protanopia | Gray → Orange Black → Dark Red | People with impaired perception of red |
| deuteranopia | Green → brown White → light blue | People with a violation of the perception of green |
| trichanopia | Blue → purple Yellow → pink | People with impaired blue perception |
Method 3: Color change through the developer (requires activation of the developer mode)
For advanced users, Xiaomi hides the interface customization options in the developer menu, a technique that allows you to change the accent color that affects the highlighted text, buttons, and some system fonts.
Steps:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Find the option Color scheme (or Accent color in global firmware).
- Choose one of the colors or enter HEX-code, #FF5722 orange-colored).
Instructions for Nova Launcher:
- Install a launcher from Google Play.
- Press and hold the free space on the desktop → Settings.
- Go to Appearance → Text Color and choose one of the suggested ones or create your own shade.
- To apply to all icons, activate the Uniformity of the icons.
⚠️ Note: Some launchers (such as Microsoft Launcher) ignore font color settings if a dark theme is activated. → Display. → Dark mode selected off or on schedule.
Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for power users)
This method is only suitable for those who are willing to risk the stability of the system, allowing you to change the color of the font globally, including system applications, but requires:
- 🔓 Unlocked loader;
- 🛠️ Root rights (via Magisk);
- 💻 Knowledge of working with ADB editorially XML.
Step-by-step:
- Install MT Manager or Root Explorer from Magisk.
- Go to /system/framework/framework-res.apk.
- Extract the file and open it in the editor (such as APK Editor).
- Find the file. colors.xml file res/values.
- Change the meanings for: text_color_primary — texture; text_color_secondary — secondary text (signatures); accent_color — accent.
Save the changes, reassemble the APK and replace the original file.
Reset the device.
⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing framework-res.apk This can lead to an infinite bootloop. Before you start, backup through the TWRP If the phone doesn't boot after the changes, run the original file through fastboot: fastboot flash framework. framework-res.apk
Example of correct values for colors.xml (color of text is purple, accent is green):
<color name="text_color_primary">#9C27B0</color>
<color name="text_color_secondary">#7B1FA2</color>
<color name="accent_color">#4CAF50</color>💡
Editing system files is an extreme method. 90% of the time, a combination of MIUI and launcher themes (method 1 + method 4) is enough.
Method 6: Applications for Forced Dark Mode and Color Filters
If you only need to change the color of the font in specific applications (like Telegram or Chrome), use utilities to force the dark mode or color filters to turn on. They don't change the font globally, but they allow you to customize the display to your needs.
Top.-3 applications:
- 🌑 Dark Mode Enforcer – Forced to include a dark theme in any application, changing the color of text to light;
- 🎭 Color Blindness Simulator – superimpose color filters (useful for color blindness);
- 🔧 Substratum + Andromeda – allows you to install overlays (requires root).
Example of Dark Mode Enforcer setup:
- Install the app from Google Play.
- Activate the Force Dark Mode option.
- In the list of apps, select the ones where you want to change the color of the text (for example, Instagram).
- Restart the app.
Limitations:
- Does not work in banking applications (blocked due to security);
- It can break the layout in some games;
- The color of the text changes only to dark/light, not to arbitrary.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When you change the font color on Xiaomi, users face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The text became unreadable after the topic was applied | Low contrast between background and font | Return the standard theme or select the option marked "High Contrast" |
| Color reset after MIUI update | Cleaning the cache of system applications | Repeat the setting or use Magisk to fix the changes |
| Not all apps have changed the color of the text. | Applications ignore system settings | Use a launcher or substratum for forced change |
| The phone stopped loading after editing the framework | Mistake in colors.xml or version incompatibility | Scroll the original framework-res.apk through fastboot |
If you are experimenting with root methods, always check firmware compatibility. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14, editing framework-res.apk can cause a "System UI stopped" error, in which case only a complete reset or firmware reflash will help.