How to Change Text Font to Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Change MIUI 14 and 13

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the desire to personalize their device’s interface. One of the most noticeable design elements is the text font, which can be changed without administrator rights. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to change the font on devices with MIUI 13/14, including standard settings, themes and third-party solutions.

It's important to understand that the options for changing the font depend on the firmware version and the phone model. For example, the Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 13 Pro have different sets of system fonts, and on budget models like the Poco M5, the options may be limited.

If you want not just to change the font, but completely transform the interface – pay attention to the section about MIUI Themes, where you can download ready-made design packages with unique fonts, icons and animations.

1. Standard font change via MIUI settings

The easiest way to change the font is to use the built-in system options, which works on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later without having to install additional applications.

Go to Settings menu → Display → Text size and style → Font. Here you will see a list of available fonts, among which there are usually:

• 📱 MiSans is Xiaomi’s standard font (recommended for most users)
• 🎨 Roboto is a classic font from Google (reads well on high-resolution screens)
• 🖋️ SF Pro – font from Apple (not available on all models)
• 📜 Noto Sans – universal font with support for many languages

Once you select a font, the changes will apply automatically to the entire interface, including menus, messages, and apps. Please note that some system applications (such as the Google Play Store) may ignore the MIUI font settings and use their own.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For the global market (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) The font list may be shortened compared to the Chinese firmware versions, due to licensing restrictions.

2.Use MIUI Themes for custom font installation

If you don't have enough built-in fonts, you can use the official MIUI Themes app, which allows you to install not only fonts, but also full interface packages.

Installation instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the Fonts section in the lower menu.
3. Choose your favorite font from the collection (free options are marked with a green label).
4. Click Apply - the font will install automatically.

Among the popular fonts in MIUI Themes can be found:

• 🎭 Pixel Font – imitation of font from Android on Pixel
• 📱 OnePlus Slate – a font from OnePlus with pointed ends
• 🖌️ Handwritten – handwritten fonts for informal design
• 📜 Monospace – Monowidth fonts for programmers

The main advantage of this method is the ability to preview the font directly in the application, but note that some topics may contain advertising or require payment for premium options.

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3. Installation of fonts through APK-files without root)

For users who need unique fonts not represented in MIUI Themes, there is the option of installing via.apk files. This method does not require root rights, but has limitations.

Popular applications for installing fonts:

• 📱 iFont – supports more than 5,000 preview fonts
• 🎨 FontFix – specializes in fonts for MIUI and EMUI
• 🖋️ ZFont 3 – allows you to install fonts in.ttf format

Instructions for iFont:

1. Download and install iFont.apk from the official website.
2. Select a font from the directory or upload your.ttf file.
3. Click Set and select the MIUI option in the list.
4. Confirm the installation and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Some fonts may not display correctly in individual applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram.

4. Manual font modification via ADB (for power users)

For those who are willing to work with ADB, there is a way to change the system font without root rights, which requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Conditions required:

• 🖥️ Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB Tools on PC
• 📱 Included debugging by USB developer-setting
• 📁 Font in.ttf format, renamed MiSans-Regular.ttf

Step-by-step:

adb shell


su




mount -o rw,remount /system




cp /sdcard/Download/MiSans-Regular.ttf /system/fonts/




chmod 644 /system/fonts/MiSans-Regular.ttf




reboot

Important: This method can cause system failure if the font is incorrect or corrupted, and it is recommended to back up the original font before replacing it.

5. Change font with Magisk (for root devices)

Users with root rights and Magisk installed have the greatest ability to customize fonts, and the most reliable way is to use the FontManager module.

Instructions:

1. Install Magisk Manager and check root status.
2. Download the FontManager-Magisk.zip module from the XDA Developers forum.
3. Install the module via Magisk and restart the device.
4. After the reboot, a new Font Manager section will appear in the settings.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Ability to quickly switch between fonts
• 📁 Support for custom.ttf and.otf files
• 🛠️ Automatic backup of original fonts

⚠️ Note: Installing incompatible Magisk modules can lead to bootloop (a looped reboot).Always check the module's compatibility with your version. MIUI before installation.

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Before installing any Magisk module, create a full backup through TWRP or other custom recovery, which will allow you to restore the system in the event of a failure.

6. Solving font problems after MIUI update

After major MIUI updates (e.g., version 13 to version 14), users often find that custom fonts are reset or displayed incorrectly.

Typical problems and solutions:

• 🔄 The font dropped on the standard. → Reinstall the font through MIUI Themes or iFont
• 📵 The text became blurry. → Check the screen permissions settings in Settings → Display.
• ❌ The font is not used in some applications → Clear the cache of the problem app
• 🔍 The "Fonts" section in the settings has disappeared → Reset the theme settings to standard

If the problem persists after a few attempts, try resetting MIUI Themes settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Find themes and click Warehouse
3. Choose Clear Data and Clear Cache
4. Reset the device

For devices with MIUI 14 and later, Xiaomi has added the feature of automatic font recovery after updating. If this feature is disabled, it can be activated in Settings → About Phone → System Update → Additional → Restore settings after updating.

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After any major MIUI update, it is recommended to manually check the font settings, even if the auto-restore feature is enabled.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Xiaomi