How to change the font on the phone Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI

Changing the font on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is an easy way to personalize your device to your style. Standard system fonts in MIUI can seem boring, especially if you are used to unusual designs on other platforms. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to change the font, from built-in options to install custom solutions.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including official settings, third-party applications and rooted device solutions, how to avoid common errors (such as hieroglyphics failure when using unofficial fonts), which formats are supported, and how to return a standard font if something goes wrong.

Official ways to change the font in MIUI

The safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, and the manufacturer offers a few pre-installed fonts that can be activated without risk to the system.

1. Open the "Settings" → Screen → Font.
2. In the list of available options, select your favorite (for example, Mi Sans, Roboto or SF Pro).
3. Click on it and confirm the application.

If you don't have a Font option on your menu, your version of MIUI doesn't support it, in which case you should try updating your firmware or using alternative methods described below.

In some regional versions of MIUI (e.g. Europe), font choices may be limited, due to licensing agreements, and to circumvent the restriction, you can:

• 🌐 Change the region to “India” or “China” (but note that this may affect the performance of some services).
• 📱 Install a global version MIUI via Fastboot (requires unlocking the bootloader).
• 🔧 Use it. ADB-commands for forced activation of hidden fonts.

⚠️ Warning: Changing the region may result in a loss of warranty if the device was purchased from your country's official store.

Installation of custom fonts through MIUI themes

One of the easiest ways to install custom fonts is to use the MIUI theme store. Many themes include unique fonts that are automatically applied when activated. Here's how it works:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Fonts section or find a topic marked “Includes font”.
3. Download and apply your favorite topic.

The advantage of this method is that fonts are moderation Xiaomi and rarely cause problems with display, but the choice is limited – in the store theme is available no more than 50-100 options.

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If the font hasn't changed after you install the theme, restart the device. Sometimes the changes only apply after the reboot.

Some users are faced with the fact that after updating MIUI custom fonts are reset.

• 📌 Save a backup of the theme in Settings → Topics → My subjects.
• 🔄 Turn off automatic themes updates in the store settings.
• 📥 Download the font file (.ttf) separately and install it manually (more on this in the next section).

Manual installation of fonts through.ttf and.otf files

If you don't like the options in the theme store, you can set the font manually, which requires a font file in.ttf or.otf. Here's a step-by-step instruction:

Download a font from a trusted source (e.g. Google Fonts)

Check the file for viruses

Create a backup copy of the current font

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1. Download the archive with the font and unpack it (there should be a file with the.ttf or.otf extension).
2. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer).
3. Move the font file to /sdcard/MIUI/theme/fonts/ (if there is no folder, create it).
4. Go to Settings → Screen → Font and select a new font from the list.

If the fonts folder is missing, you can create it manually. It is important that the path is accurate, otherwise the system will not see the font. Also make sure that the file does not contain Cyrillic characters in the title (for example, font.ttf will not fit, rename it to font.ttf).

⚠️ Note: Some fonts may not support Cyrillic or special characters. Check the font on your PC before installing to avoid problems with the text display in messengers or browsers.

If the font does not appear in the list after installation, try:

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes the system does not update the cache immediately.
• 📂 Place the file in the root folder (for example, /sdcard/Download/) Open it through the file manager - some versions MIUI I want to install the font when opening the file.
• 🛠️ Use it. ADB For forced installation (a method for advanced users).

Using applications to change font

If manual installation seems complicated, you can use third-party applications.

• 📱 iFont – supports font installation without root rights, but requires additional permissions.
• 🎨 FontFix – specializes in fixing display problems after changing font.
• 🔧 ZFont – offers a large font catalog and a simple interface.

Example of installation via iFont:

1. Download and install iFont from Google Play.
2. Open the app and select Local (to download your fonts) or Online (to download from the directory).
3. Click on your favorite font → Set → select MIUI in the list of systems.
4. Confirm the installation and restart the device.

Please note that some applications (e.g. iFont) may request permission to use the Accessibility Service, which is required for automatic font installation, but only validated programs need access.

Change the font on rooted devices

If your Xiaomi has an unlocked bootloader and root rights, you can replace the system fonts directly.This method gives maximum freedom, but requires caution - wrong actions can lead to a bootloop.

Here's how to do it:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to the folder. /system/fonts/ and make a backup of the current fonts (copy them on the SD-card).
3. Remove or rename old fonts (e.g. Roboto-Regular.ttf → Roboto-Regular.ttf.bak).
4. Copy the new font files into this folder and set the rights to 644 (rw-r--r---).
5. Reset the device.

To change the file rights in Root Explorer:

• Press and hold the file. → Permissions.
• Check boxes for Owner: Read, Write, Group: Read, Others: Read.
• Save the changes.

⚠️ Note: If the device does not boot after replacing the fonts, download to TWRP and restore the backup of the folder /system/fonts/. If there is no backup, you will have to refashion the device.

To automate the process, you can use Magisk modules:

• 📦 FontManager – allows you to change fonts without manually copying files.
• 🎭 MiuiFontChanger - a specialized module for MIUI.

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On rooted devices, you can replace fonts even for system applications (for example, in Settings or Security), whereas without root changes apply only to part of the interface.

Solving problems after changing the font

Sometimes, after installing a new font, errors occur: characters instead of text, application crashes or incorrect display in messengers. Here is how to fix them:

If you've lost text on WhatsApp or Telegram after you change the font, it's probably because you don't have emoji support.

• 🔍 Check the font for an emoji file (usually called NotoColorEmoji.ttf).
• 📥 Download a separate emoji pack and install it via iFont.
• 🔄 Reset the font settings to standard and try another option.

If none of the methods worked, return the standard font:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Font.
2. Choose either Mi Sans or Default.
3. Reset the device.

The best fonts for Xiaomi in 2026

The typeface you choose depends on your preferences: some people like minimalist designs, some prefer decorative designs. Here are some proven options that work well on MIUI:

• 🏆 Google Sans is clean and modern, perfect for the interface.
• 📱 SF Pro (Apple) – font from Apple, requires manual installation.
• 🎨 Product Sans – used in Google logo, looks futuristic.
• 📖 Noto Sans supports all languages, including Cyrillic.
• 🖋️ Montserrat – Geometric and clear, suitable for reading.

For fans of non-standard solutions, you can try:

• 🌌 Space Mono is a mono-width font for programmers.
• 🎭 Pacifico – cursive handwriting, suitable for creative personalities.
• 💥 Bebas Neue – bold and expressive, but uncomfortable for long texts.

Check the font on sites like Google Fonts or DaFont before installing. Pay attention to the license - some fonts are forbidden for commercial use.

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If you change fonts frequently, create a Fonts folder in cloud storage (like Google Drive or Mi Cloud) and sync it to your phone, so you can quickly restore your favorite fonts after resetting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Xiaomi