How to change the font on the keyboard of the Xiaomi Redmi phone: all ways

Are you tired of the standard font on your Xiaomi Redmi keyboard and want to add personality?Changing the font on your virtual keyboard is one of those little things that can dramatically transform the look of a device. However, not all users know that the font customization options depend on the type of keyboard used: the standard one. MIUI-Keyboards, Google Gboard or third-party apps like SwiftKey.

In this article, we will go through all the available methods of changing the font, from built-in MIUI tools to custom solutions, you will learn what restrictions the system imposes, how to get around them without root rights, and what applications give maximum freedom of customization. And we will reveal the hidden MIUI feature that allows you to change the font of the system keyboard without third-party software - this is not known!

Why Xiaomi Redmi can’t just change the keyboard font in the settings?

Many users are faced with the fact that the settings menu Xiaomi Redmi is not a direct option to change the font of the keyboard, due to the architecture of Android and MIUI policy:

• 📱 Systemic font ≠ Keyboard font. Change the general font to Settings → Screen. → The font does not affect the virtual keyboard - these are two different interface elements.
• 🔒 Limitations MIUI. In the standard Xiaomi keyboard (the “Keyboard” application), only 2-3 built-in font styles are available, and they can not be supplemented with their own files without root.
• 🛠️ App dependency: Each keyboard (Gboard, SwiftKey, Microsoft Keyboard) has its own configuration, and their features vary greatly.

Moreover, since MIUI 12, Xiaomi has removed some customization options from the public domain, citing “performance optimization,” but workarounds do exist, and we’ll look at them.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi Redmi with the version MIUI older than 2021 (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro on the MIUI 11), some of the methods in this article may not work due to outdated system architecture. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.

Method 1: Change the font in the standard MIUI keyboard (without root)

If you use a built-in Xiaomi keyboard, you have a limited choice of font styles. Here's how to activate them:

1. Open any application with text input (such as Notes or Messages).
2. Tap the input field to make the keyboard appear.
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) In the top menu of the keyboard to open its settings.
4. Go to the Topics and Design section (or Appearance, depending on the MIUI version).
5. Select the Keyboard Font. There are 2-4 options available (usually Standard, Handwritten and Fat).

If the keyboard font partition is missing, then your version of MIUI does not support this function, in which case move on to the next method.

Update the firmware to the latest version

Check that you are using the standard Xiaomi keyboard (not Gboard)

Backup settings in Settings → Additional → Backup

Restart your phone before changing the settings-->

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 10C or Redmi A1) The keyboard settings section may be hidden due to optimization for budget devices, in which case the only way out is to install a third-party keyboard.

Method 2: Using Gboard to change the font

Google's Gboard is the most popular alternative to the standard MIUI keyboard, and it offers more customization options, including changing the font. Here's how to do it:

1. Install Gboard from Google Play if it is not already installed.
2. Activate the keyboard: go to Settings → System → Language & Input → Virtual Keyboard and turn on Gboard.
3. Open any text field, tap the keyboard icon in the notification bar, and select Gboard.
4. Click on the tri-point icon (⋮) in the top menu of the keyboard and select Settings.
5. Go to the Topics, then create your own theme.
6. In the Font section, select one of the suggested options (for example, Comic Sans, Roboto or Handwriting).

Gboard also has the option to download additional fonts via Google Fonts, but it is not available in all regions.If this section is missing, try changing the system language to English (Settings → Additional → Language and Region).

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If Gboard doesn’t have the font you want, try installing the iFont app from Google Play, which allows you to download custom fonts in.ttf format and apply them to some system elements, including the keyboard (MIUI 14+ is required).

Method 3: Install third-party keyboards with advanced settings

If the built-in MIUI and Gboard capabilities do not suit you, pay attention to third-party keyboards with support for custom fonts:

• 🎨 SwiftKey allows you to install your own fonts through a premium subscription.
• 🖌️ Chroom – an open source keyboard that supports downloading.ttf files.
• 📱 Fleksy – offers unique font styles and gesture controls.
• 🔤 Typewise – keyboard with hexagonal layout and the ability to change the font.

To install custom font in these applications:

1. Download a font file in.ttf or.otf format (for example, from the Google Fonts website).
2. Copy the file to the Download or Fonts folder on your phone.
3. In the keyboard settings, find the Custom Font section (or similar) and specify the path to the file.

Method 4: Change the font through MIUI themes (hidden function)

Few people know, but MIUI has a hidden way of changing the keyboard font through system themes, which doesn't work on all models, but it's worth a try:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the I (Profile) section → My topics → Local.
3. Click on + (create a theme) and select Edit.
4. In the theme editor, find the Fonts section (may be called Text or Typography).
5. Download your font (.ttf file) or select from the suggested ones.
6. Apply the theme. The keyboard font should change with the system font.

This works about 60% of the time and depends on the version of MIUI. If the keyboard font hasn't changed after applying the theme, try restarting your phone.

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Changing the font through MIUI themes is the only way to apply custom font to a standard Xiaomi keyboard without root rights. However, it is unstable and can reset once the system is updated.

Method 5: Root access and full customization (for advanced)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, getting root rights will open up unlimited options for changing fonts.

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install Magisk or SuperSU to get root.
3. Download the FontFix or iFont app (root version).
4. Replace system fonts in the /system/fonts folder.
5. Reset the device.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Full control over all fonts in the system, including the keyboard.
• ✅ Ability to install fonts for specific applications.
• ✅ Support for animation and color fonts.

However, there are risks:

• ❌ Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
• ❌ Possibility of "filling" the phone in case of error.
• ❌ Problems with updates MIUI (You'll have to go manually).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Redmi models with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi 10A) Unlocking the bootloader can lead to a broken camera or module NFC. Before the procedure, check the compatibility of your model in the forum. XDA Developers.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the font on the Xiaomi Redmi keyboard, users often face the following difficulties:

If none of these methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Keyboard cache: clear application data in Settings → Annexes → keyboard → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Developer Mode: Enable it (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Click 7 times) and turn off animations in For Developers → Animation (sometimes it solves display problems).
• 🔧 Resetting settings: in extreme cases, reset the keyboard settings to factory (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Reset application settings).

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