How to change font to Xiaomi Redmi 7A: 5 working ways (including hidden ones)

Introduction: Why the standard font on Redmi 7A is not good for users

Xiaomi Redmi 7A is still a popular budget device due to its reliability and functionality based on MIUI. However, many owners face the same problem: the standard font MiSans or Roboto (depending on the firmware version) seems too small, inconvenient or simply does not correspond to personal preferences, this is especially true for users with special eyes or those who are accustomed to other styles of text design.

Unlike Xiaomi’s flagship models, where font choices are wider, the Redmi 7A with MIUI 12/13/14 has limited customization options. But that doesn’t mean you can’t change the font! In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways, from standard settings to advanced methods using ADB and third-party apps. It’s important to understand that some methods require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, which can affect the warranty and security of the device.

Before you start, check your firmware version: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This depends on the availability of certain functions. Also note that after changing the font, some system applications (such as Camera or Phone) may display text incorrectly, which is normal for informal fonts.

Method 1: Using embedded MIUI themes (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI theme store. Although it doesn't offer direct font change, many themes include unique headsets. Here's how it works:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to Popular or Fonts (if you have one in your MIUI version).
3. Choose your favorite theme marked Includes font (usually this is indicated in the description).
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

⚠️ Note: Not all themes are compatible with Redmi 7A. If the font hasn’t changed after you’ve applied it, try a different theme or reboot the device. Also note that some themes may contain ads or plugins – read reviews before installing it!

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To return the standard font, apply the default theme (Default or Basic) in the same Topics app.

If your region has a limited theme store (for example, in Russia, some features are blocked), you can use a VPN or download themes manually from the 4PDA or XDA Developers forums. Theme files have the.mtz extension - they can be installed through the same Themes app by selecting Local → Import.

Method 2: Manually changing font through display settings

MIUI 12 and later has the ability to fine-tune the display of text, including the size and style of the font. This method does not change the headset globally, but improves readability:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Text size and display.
2. In the font style section, select one of the proposed options: 📱 By default, the standard MiSans or Roboto. 🔤 Without serifs - a more modern look (analogue Arial). 📜 The classic style (similar to Times New Roman). 🖋️ Handwritten – decorative font (may be poorly readable).

Type size

Scale of display

This is a non-administrator option, and it's reversible: you can cancel all changes at the same time, but it doesn't work on all versions of MIUI for Redmi 7A -- if you don't have font style, your firmware doesn't support it.

Method 3: Install custom font through Magisk (root required)

If you don't like the limitations of standard methods, you can install any TTF/OTF font through the Magisk module, which is suitable for advanced users, as it requires:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (bootloader).
• 📱 Established Magisk (to obtain root rights).
• 💾 Backup of the system (in case of failures).

Instructions:

1. Download your favorite font in.ttf or.otf format (for example, from Google Fonts or DaFont sites).
2. Rename the file to system_font.ttf.
3. Download the FontManager module for Magisk (available on GitHub or XDA).
4. Place the font file in the module folder along the path /Magisk/FontManager/fonts.
5. Install the module via Magisk Manager and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Some fonts may not support Cyrillic or special characters. Check the font on PC before installing! MIUI The module can fly off - it will have to be reinstalled.

To simplify the process, you can use ready-made modules with popular fonts (for example, GoogleSans or ProductSans), which can be found in the Magisk Modules repository directly from the Magisk Manager application.

Method 4: Applications for changing font (without root, but with restrictions)

If you don't want root rights, but you're willing to sacrifice the versatility, you can use third-party apps, which are overlays, which only replace the font in supported programs.

• 📱 iFont – supports Xiaomi, but requires manual font installation via ADB.
• 🎨 FontFix – automatically applies fonts for most applications (paid version).
• 🔤 ZFont is a simple interface, but a limited selection of free fonts.

Example of working with iFont:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Download your favorite font directly to iFont.
3. Click Install and follow the instructions (ADB connection may be required).
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: iFont applications often require you to enable debugging USB and execute the command through ADB. Without it, the font will only be used in the application itself, but not systematically.

Enable USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (stamp 7 times)

Install Xiaomi USB Drivers on PC

Download platform-tools (ADB and Fastboot) from the Android Developers website

Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trusted device

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Method 5: Change the font through ADB (without root but with PC)

This method is suitable for those who do not want to get root rights, but are ready to connect Redmi. 7A It's based on replacing system font files with Android Debug Bridge (ADB). Important: This method only works on MIUI 12 and newer!

Step-by-step:

1. Download the archive with fonts for Xiaomi (for example, with the 4PDA). It must have files. system_font.ttf and fallback_font.ttf.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
3. Execute commands in order: adb shell su mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/system_font.ttf /system/fonts/ cp /sdcard/Download/fallback_font.ttf /system/fonts/ chmod 644 /system/fonts/system_font.ttf chmod 644 /system/fonts/fallback_font.ttf reboot

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is stuck on the Redmi logo after the reboot, the font files are damaged or incompatible. In this case, you will have to reflash the device via Fastboot.

To return the standard font, download the original MiSans.ttf and DroidSansFallback.ttf files for your version of MIUI and repeat the procedure.

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ADB-The method is the only way to change the font system without root, but it requires care. A command error or incompatible font files can lead to a device "brick!

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing fonts to Redmi 7A, users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🔄 Font reset after update MIUI → When you update, system files are overwritten. Use Magisk or re-use the theme.
• 📵 Some apps don't change the font → This is normal: many programs (such as WhatsApp or Instagram) use their own fonts.
• 🔳 The phone stopped turning on after changing the font → It's probably the system files that are damaged.
• 🔤 Symbols are displayed in squares → The font does not support Cyrillic. Download the multi-byte version (for example, Noto Sans).

If you are using Magisk but the font does not apply, check:

• Is the module active in Magisk Manager?
• Is the font compatible with your version of Android (on Redmi 7A it is Android 9/10)?
• Are there any conflicts with other modules (e.g. Xposed)?

To diagnose problems, you can use ADB logs. Connect the phone to the PC and execute the command:

adb logcat | grep -i "font"

This will show errors related to fonts, if any.

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