How to change the font on Android Xiaomi: from standard themes to custom solutions

Not everyone likes the standard MIUI font on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones, some find it too “childish”, some find it not readable enough, and some just want to personalize the device to their own style. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to change the font, from built-in tools to deep customization through ADB or third-party applications.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the font on Xiaomi, from the simplest (via Themes) to advanced (using Magisk and modified firmware), special attention will be paid to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12/13/14) and smartphone models, as well as the risks that come with informal solutions. If you are looking for a way to make your Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 13T unique – welcome!

Before you start, consider that some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights. This can take away your warranty and affect the stability of the system. We will note these cases separately - read carefully!

1. Standard method: change the font through "Themes"

The safest and easiest method is to use the built-in Themes app, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones without any additional manipulation and requires no superuser rights.

Open the Themes app (a desktop brush icon). In the bottom menu, select Fonts. Here you will see a collection of free and paid fonts available for your version of MIUI. Please note that some fonts may be blocked due to regional restrictions (e.g. Chinese characters).

• 🔍 Style Search: Use filters at the top of the screen – you can sort fonts by popularity, novelty or alphabet.
• 💰 Paid fonts: Some sets cost between 50 and 300 MI-Credits (the currency of the Xiaomi ecosystem) can be bought or obtained for free for community activity.
• 📥 Preview: Click on your favorite font to see how it will look in messages, contacts and menus.
• 🔄 Back to Standard: To return the original font, select the default option in the same section.

⚠️ Note: After applying a new font, the system may slow down briefly - this is normal. Rebooting the device will speed up the adaptation process. Also note that some fonts do not support Cyrillic or special characters (for example, emoticons in the text may show a curve).

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

If the built-in collection is not enough, you can install the font manually through APK-This method works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and newer, but requires prior preparation.

First, download your favorite font in.ttf or.otf from trusted sources (like Google Fonts or DaFont).

1. Download the iFont app (available on Google Play), which allows you to convert fonts to a MIUI-compatible format.
2. Import the downloaded font to iFont and select Set as iFont (convert to.ifont).
3. After conversion, click Install – the application will create APK-font.
4. Install the generated APK as a regular application (allow installation from unknown sources in the security settings).
5. Go to Settings → Display → Font and select your new font from the list.

⚠️ Note: Not all fonts are properly converted to.ifont. If characters are displayed in squares or characters after installation, try another source. Also avoid fonts with licensing restrictions - their use may violate the rights of developers.

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3. Change font through ADB (for power users)

If you need to install custom font that is not in the Topic, but you do not want root rights, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and tap 7 times on the line with the version to activate Developer Mode. Then go back to Settings → Additional → Developer For Debugging.
2. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the trust in the computer (a request will appear on the smartphone screen).
3. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive into a separate folder.
4. Open the command prompt (cmd) in this folder and type: adb devices Make sure your device appears in the list.
5. Download the font archive for MIUI (for example, from the XDA Developers forum) and unpack it in the folder with ADB.
6. Enter the commands to install (example for GoogleSans font): adb push GoogleSans.ttf /sdcard/ adb shell "su -c 'mount -o rw,remount /system'" adb shell "su -c 'cp /sdcard/GoogleSans.ttf /system/fonts/'" adb shell "su -c 'chmod 644 /system/fonts/GoogleSans.ttf'" adb shell "su -c 'mount -o ro,remount /system'" adb reboot

Once rebooted, the new font will be applied to the entire system, but note that this method can cause some applications to malfunction if the font is not compatible with Cyrillic or special characters.

4.Using Magisk and modules for deep customization

For those who are willing to go further, it is possible to change the font through Magisk, a root rights management tool that gives maximum freedom, but requires an unlocked bootloader and an installed Magisk Manager.

The most popular type change module is MiuiFontChanger, and here's how to use it:

1. Install Magisk Manager and get root rights (instructions are available on 4PDA or XDA).
2. Download the MiuiFontChanger module (available in the Magisk repository or on GitHub).
3. Install the module through Magisk Manager (Modules → Install from storage).
4. Reset the device.
5. After rebooting to Settings → Display will appear a new section Font Changer, where you can select any font from the collection or download your own.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎨 Support for any TTF/OTF free-form.
• 🔄 Ability to quickly switch between fonts.
• 🛠️ Compatible with most versions MIUI (including MIUI 14).

⚠️ Note: Installing Magisk and modules may disrupt banking applications (due to the SafetyNet trigger) and deprive you of warranty. MIUI Global Stable if you are not sure what you are doing.

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Before installing Magisk, back up the /system partition via TWRP. This will help restore the device in the event of a failure.

5. Change the font through custom firmware (for enthusiasts)

If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS, Pixel Experience or crDroid), the process of changing the font is simplified. Most alternative firmware supports installing fonts via TWRP or built-in settings.

For firmware based on Android 12+:

1. Download. ZIP-file-type XDA or thematic forums).
2. Reboot to TWRP.
3. Select Install → Select ZIP → Indicate the path to the archive with the font.
4. Confirm the installation and wait for completion.
5. Reset the device.

For firmware with Substratum support (e.g. Havoc-OS):

• 📱 Install Substratum Theme Engine from Google Play.
• 🎨 Download theme with fonts (for example, Swift Black or Pitch Black).
• 🔧 Apply the theme through Substratum and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Not all custom firmware works with Cyrillic fonts correctly. Check user reviews on forums before installing. Also note that updating the firmware can reset the font to standard.

6. Problems after font change and their solution

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, sometimes you have problems, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

• 🔤 Squares instead of letters: Font does not support Cyrillic. Set another font or add a file that supports Russian to the system (for example, Roboto-Cyrillic.ttf).
• 📱 System lags: Some fonts are poorly optimized. Try clearing the cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Systemic → Topics.
• 🔄 Font resets after update: This is normal for rootless methods. MIUI I'll have to re-install the font.
• 🚫 It doesn't work in some apps: Apps like WhatsApp or Telegram can ignore the system font. That's a limitation of Android, not your device.

If the device stopped loading after changing the font via ADB or Magisk, try:

1. Download to Fastboot (clip Power + Volume down).
2. Connect to your PC and execute the command: fastboot erase system Attention: this will result in a reset of all data!
3. Fly the device through the Mi Flash Tool.

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Before experimenting with fonts through ADB or Magisk, always back up the /system partition, which will save your device 90% of crashes.

7.The best fonts for Xiaomi: a selection of 2026

If you don’t know which font to choose, here are proven options that look good on MIUI and support Cyrillic:

• 🏆 Google Sans: Clean and modern font from Google, perfect for the best MIUI 14.
• 📱 Roboto (Cyrillic): Android classic, optimized for smartphone screens.
• 🎨 Product Sans: Similar to Google Material Design, looks stylish.
• 🖋️ Noto Sans: Supports all languages, including rare characters.
• 💻 Fira Code: Mono-width font for developers (reads well in the terminal).

Where to download:

• Google Fonts (fonts.google.com) are free fonts with an open license.
• DaFont (dafont.com) is a large collection, but check out the license!
• 4PDA or XDA Developers forums – they often post ready-made packs for MIUI.

⚠️ Warning: Avoid fonts from all-fonts-free sites - they may contain viruses or be pirated copies. Always check the license before using!

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Xiaomi