How to change the font on Xiaomi Redmi 7: from standard settings to root rights

Xiaomi Redmi 7, released in 2019, is still a popular budget smartphone due to its balanced specs and support for MIUI updates. However, standard shell fonts can get bored — especially if you are used to your own styles or want to improve screen readability. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to change the font to Redmi 7, from simple to advanced, with the firmware versions and potential risks.

It's important to understand that customization options depend on the version of MIUI (10 to 14) and the bootloader's unlock status, and there's a few taps on the menu, and somewhere you'll need ADB or even root access, and we'll describe each method in detail so you can choose the best option without too much experimentation.

1. Standard theme settings in MIUI

The safest and fastest way is to use the built-in MIUI Themes tools, which work on all firmware versions without risk to the system, but offer a limited choice of fonts.

How to change the font through the themes:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush on desktop).
• 🔍 Go to the Font tab (may be called Fonts in global firmware).
• 📋 Choose your favorite font from the list (e.g. MiSans, Roboto or SF Pro).
• 💾 Click Apply and Confirm Changes.

Please note that free fonts in MIUI Themes are often limited to basic fonts.

• 💎 Subscription MIUI Premium (from 199 rubles / month).
• 🌍 Changing the region to India or China (risky due to possible problems with Google services).
• 🔗 Install third-party themes via.mtz files (more on this below).

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI Before the new version, the system font may reset to the standard. To avoid this, save the selected theme in My themes. → Chosen.

2. Install fonts through.mtz files

If there are few built-in options, you can download custom fonts in.mtz format - theme archives for MIUI. This method does not require root rights, but does not work on all versions of the firmware (starting with MIUI 12 there may be restrictions).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the.mtz font file from trusted sources (e.g. MIUI Themes or 4PDA).
2. Transfer the file to the phone’s memory (for example, to the Downloads folder).
3. Open the Topics → My Themes → Import.
4. Select the downloaded.mtz file and confirm the installation.
5. Apply the font in the Font section (reboot may be required).

Popular sources of.mtz fonts:

• 🌐 MIUI Themes – the largest database of themes (registration required).
• 📥 4PDA — Russian-speaking community with verified archives.
• 🎨 Telegram channels (e.g, @miuithemes) — trend-setting.

Download only from trusted forums | Check reviews on the topic |Use antivirus (e.g. Malwarebytes)|Do not install files with suspicious permissions (e.g..apk inside.mtz)

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If the font does not apply after installation:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 📌 Check if your version supports it. MIUI custom.mtz themes (on MIUI 14 may be blocked).
• 🛠️ Try to set the topic through ADB (method described below).

3. Use of applications to change the font (without root)

For users who don't want to mess with.mtz files, there are specialized applications that work on the principle of "overlay" - overlaying a new font on top of the system, but may conflict with some programs.

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How to install a font through iFont (for example):

1. Download and install iFont from Google Play.
2. Open the app and select the tab Online (for downloading fonts) or Local (for downloading your.ttf/.otf files).
3. Click on your favorite font → Set → select MiFont (for MIUI).
4. Confirm the installation and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Apps like iFont or FontFix may not work on MIUI 14 due to tightening security policies. If the font hasn't changed after application, try turning it off. MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap → For developers → Shut down. MIUI Optimization).

4. Change font through ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a PC connection, but doesn't need root rights. It's suitable for MIUI 11-14.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi 7 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 taps → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📁 Font in.ttf format (for example, downloaded from Google Fonts).

Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi 7 to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → cmd) and check the connection: Adb devices must appear the serial number of the device.
3. Copy the font to the system folder: adb push C:\path\to\font\Roboto-Regular.ttf /sdcard/Download/ adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/Roboto-Regular.ttf /system/fonts/ chmod 644 /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf reboot
4. After the reboot, select the new font in Settings → Display → Font.

Critical: On MIUI 14 with a security patch after March 2023, the ADB method may not work due to a lock on the record in /system.

5. Change of font with root rights (maximum customization)

If you're willing to take drastic measures, root access will open up unlimited options for changing fonts, including replacing system files, but this will void the warranty and increase the risk of "bricking" the device.

What needs to be done:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install a custom recap (TWRP) for Redmi 7 (such as the official version or from 4PDA).
3. Squeeze Magisk to obtain root rights.
4. Use Root Explorer or FontChanger to replace fonts in /system/fonts/.

Popular tools for rooted devices:

• 🔧 Root Browser – for manual file replacement.
• 🎨 FontChanger (XDA) — collection-mount.
• 📦 Magisk Modules – Modules with fonts (e.g. MiSans Replacement).

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 7 with Snapdragon 632 processor, unlocking the bootloader erases all data (full wipe). TWRP You can also check that when you unlock it, Google Pay, Netflix may stop working. HD and some banking applications.

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Before unlocking the bootloader, check if your Redmi 7 version supports official root-right firmware. For example, the M1903C3GG (global version) has custom firmware based on Pixel Experience or LineageOS, where fonts are changed through Settings → Display → Font Style without ADB.

6. Alternative methods: Launchers and Substratum

If all of the above methods don’t work, you can go a workaround – use custom launchers or themes through Substratum (requires root or Andromeda for Android 8+).

Options:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher + Icon Packs: Some icon packs include custom fonts for shortcuts.
• 🎭 Substratum + Synergy: Themes with font support (works on the MIUI 10-12 with rue).
• 🖼️ KWGT: widgets with custom fonts (will not replace the system, but visually hide it).

Example of settings via Substratum:

1. Install Substratum and Andromeda (for Android 8+ without root).
2. Download a theme with font support (e.g. Swift Black or PitchBlack).
3. Apply the theme to Substratum and restart the device.

Limitations:

• ❌ Nana MIUI 13-14 Substratum may not work due to changes in Overlay Manager.
• ❌ Not all fonts support Cyrillic (check before installation).
• ❌ Launchers change fonts only in their interface, not in the entire system.

Comparison of font change methods to Redmi 7

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For most Redmi 7 users, standard themes or.mtz files are the best option. The ADB and root methods are only suitable for advanced users who are prepared for potential risks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing fonts