How to change the font on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is a popular smartphone with a shell MIUI, which offers extensive customization options, including changing fonts. However, not all users know how to correctly change the system font without risking the device. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways, from standard settings to advanced methods using ADB and third-party utilities.

It is important to understand that changing the font may affect the display of some applications, especially if you choose a custom option with unusual characters. We will explain in detail each method, its pros and cons, and provide recommendations for choosing safe fonts for Redmi 5 Plus.

1. Standard font change via MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way is to use the built-in MIUI capabilities. The shell from Xiaomi allows you to change fonts without superuser rights, but the choice is limited to pre-installed options.

To change the font:

1. Open Settings → Display → Font size and style.
2. Select the font style item.
3. Scroll through the list of available fonts (usually 5-7 variants).
4. Tap the font you like and confirm the choice.

The standard options are often MiSans, Roboto, SF Pro, and regional fonts (e.g. Arabic or Chinese). If you need additional options, you will have to use other methods.

⚠️ Note: After changing the font, some system applications (such as Camera or Phone) may not display the text correctly.

2. Installation of fonts through MIUI Themes

If you don't have enough built-in fonts, you can use MIUI Themes, the official Xiaomi device theme store, which has hundreds of free and paid fonts available, but not all of them are compatible with Redmi 5 Plus.

Installation instructions:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter a font or font.
• 🎨 Choose your favorite topic with font (pay attention to the rating and reviews).
• 📥 Click Download, then Apply.
• ✅ Confirm the change in font in the window that appears.

The advantage of this method is that it is simple and does not pose a risk to the system, but many themes contain not only fonts, but also other elements of design (icons, wallpaper, sounds), which can change the appearance of the device as a whole.

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Before installing a theme, check the date of its last update. Old themes (2018-2019) may not work correctly on current versions of MIUI.

3. Use of third-party applications (iFont, FontFix)

For users who need custom fonts, specialized applications are suitable, the most popular ones are iFont and FontFix, which allow you to install fonts in.ttf or.otf format, but root rights may be required for full functionality.

Step-by-step instructions for iFont:

Download iFont from Google Play|Download the font in.ttf format|Open the font in iFont|Press "Install"|Choose "MIUI" system-list|Reset the device-->

If the font has not changed after installation:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🔧 Check if the change is blocking the antivirus or MIUI Optimizations (in the developer settings).
• 📱 Try a different font – some files may be damaged.

⚠️ Note: Applications like FontFix require activation of Debugging mode USB And installing additional modules through Magisk, without root rights, the functionality will be limited.

4. Change font through ADB (no root)

For power users who don’t want root rights, the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) method is suitable, which allows you to replace the system font without deep changes in the firmware, but requires a connection to a computer.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed Xiaomi and ADB-tools drivers.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the Redmi 5 Plus.
• 📁 Font in.ttf format (e.g. Roboto-Regular.ttf).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and confirm access to debugging.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell su mount -o rw, remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/YourFont.ttf /system/fonts/chmod 644 /system/fonts/YourFont.ttf reboot
4. After rebooting, select a new font in the MIUI settings.

Important: Some versions of MIUI may have different paths to fonts (e.g. /system/fonts/ or /product/fonts/). Check for a folder before copying using ls /system/fonts/.

5. Manual font replacement via TWRP (for advanced)

This method is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP Recovery.It allows you to completely replace the system fonts, but if you do not care, can lead to a bootloop (cyclic reboot).

What needs to be done:

1. Download the archive with fonts in.zip format (for example, MIUI_Font_Pack.zip).
2. Reboot to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up).
3. Select Install and specify the path to the font archive.
4. Confirm the installation and wait for completion.
5. Clean the cache (Wipe → Cache) and restart.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Full control of fonts (you can replace even system fallback fonts).
• ✅ Possibility to install packages with multiple fonts at the same time.

Risks:

• ❌ Replacement error can cause system failure.
• ❌ Some fonts may not support Cyrillic or special characters.

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Before replacing fonts via TWRP, make sure to back up the /system partition! this will allow you to restore the device in case of an error.

6. Solving problems after changing font

If you have problems after changing the font, use these tips:

Problem 1: Text is displayed in squares or characters

• 🔤 Install a font with Unicode support (e.g. Noto Sans or DejaVu Sans).
• 🔄 Return to the standard font through Settings → Display.

Problem 2: Apps are out or not running

• 📱 Restart the device – sometimes it helps to reset the font cache.
• 🔧 Clear the problem app's cache in Settings → Annexes.

Problem 3: The system is booting in safe mode

• 🛠️ This means that the font is damaged or incompatible. TWRP and remove the set font manually.
• 📁 If you don’t know which file to delete, restore the backup. /system/fonts/.

7.The best fonts for Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

Not all fonts look the same on the Redmi 5 Plus screen, and we tested a few options and picked the best ones.

For the 1080×2160 Redmi 5 Plus, it’s better to choose high readability fonts on small screens. Avoid fonts that are too thin or decorative – they can impair the perception of text in menus and notifications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing fonts