How to change the font on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still one of the most popular smartphones of the brand due to the balanced characteristics and flexible firmware MIUI. However, standard fonts in the system can quickly get bored — especially if you are used to more modern or unusual styles. Fortunately, you can change the font on this device in several ways, from built-in tools to install custom solutions.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods of changing the font, including official MIUI settings, third-party applications and even manual editing of system files for advanced users, and pay special attention to the nuances that are often overlooked in standard instructions: compatibility with different versions of firmware, impact on performance and ways to roll back changes.

Important: not all methods are equally safe. For example, installing informal fonts through ADB or modifying system files can cause failures if you do not follow the sequence of actions. So we will describe each step in detail so that you can choose the best option without the risk of bricking the device.

Method 1: Standard theme settings in MIUI

The easiest and safest way to change the font is to use built-in tools. MIUI. The manufacturer offers several pre-installed styles that can be activated without additional applications or superuser rights. MIUI 10–14.

To take advantage of this function:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on the home screen or in the app menu).
• 🔍 Go to the "Fonts" section in the lower menu.
• 🎨 Scroll through the list of available styles. Please note that some fonts are marked as "Premium" and can be purchased or subscribed to.
• 💾 Click on the font you like and select "Apply." The changes will take effect immediately after the interface is rebooted (usually takes 5-10 seconds).

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ No need to have root or additional programs.
• ✅ All fonts are optimized for MIUI and cause no lag.
• ✅ It is easy to return the standard style through the same section.

⚠️ Note: If the text is not displayed correctly after changing the font in some applications (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram), try restarting them or clearing the cache in the settings.

Method 2: Install fonts through the application "Themes" (custom packages)

If built-in options aren’t enough, you can download additional fonts directly from the official MIUI theme store.This method also doesn’t require root rights, but provides much more options, including styles from independent designers.

Instructions:

1. Open the "Themes" app and go to the "Fonts" section.
2. In the upper right corner, click on the Download icon (cloud with a down arrow).
3. In the search bar, type the font name (e.g., “Roboto”, “Montserrat”) or scroll through categories (”Minimalism”, “Retro”, etc.).
4. Select the package you like and click "Download." After downloading, the "Apply" button will appear.

Note that not all custom fonts are free. Some authors ask for payment for unique styles (the price usually does not exceed 50-100 rubles), also pay attention to ratings and reviews, this will help to avoid low-quality packages that can slow down the system.

⚠️ Note: After custom font installation, some system notifications (e.g., in the status bar) may not display correctly. MIUI To fix the problem, try resetting the font to standard or choosing a different style with a smaller pin.

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Before installing a new font, take a screenshot of the current screen settings (text size, contrast) in the Settings → Display section, which will help you quickly restore a comfortable display if the new style is uncomfortable.

Method 3: Using third-party applications (without root)

If you want fonts that aren’t in the MIUI store, you can use third-party apps, such as iFont or FontFix, which lets you install.ttf files directly from your device, and the main advantage of this method is access to thousands of free and paid fonts from open libraries (for example, Google Fonts or DaFont).

Step-by-step instructions for iFont:

Download iFont from [Google Play](https://play.google.com)| Download.ttf font file to your device | Open iFont and select Local → find the downloaded file | Press Set and follow the instructions (unknown sources require installation permission) |Reboot phone to apply changes-->

Important nuances:

• 🔄 Not all fonts are correctly displayed in MIUI. If the text becomes "blurred" or unreadable after installation, delete the font and select another one.
• 📥 Apps like iFont require permission to access the storage. Don't give it to unknown programs!
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Custom font may reset. In this case, repeat the installation.

Alternative annexes:

• 📌 FontFix – Supports automatic font backup.
• 📌 ZFont 3 – has a built-in gallery of popular styles.
• 📌 HiFont – specializes in Cyrillic fonts.

Method 4: Manually modifying font through ADB (for advanced)

This is a method that works for those who are not afraid to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and are willing to risk the stability of the system for a unique font, the advantage is the ability to install any.ttf file, even if it is not supported in standard ways, but requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB-Drivers (you can download from the Xiaomi website or through the SDK Platform Tools).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB Redmi Note 7 (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock the developer mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📁 Font in.ttf format, renamed Roboto-Regular.ttf (this is important!).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB and select File Transfer mode.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb devices (should appear the name of your device) adb shell su (if requests root access, allow on the phone) mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/Roboto-Regular.ttf /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf chmod 644 /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf reboot

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect execution of commands ADB If you are not sure about your actions, use other methods. MIUI The font will reset and the procedure will have to be repeated.

If the font has not changed after the reboot, check:

• The file is called Roboto-Regular.ttf.
• Does the path to the system fonts match your version of MIUI (the new firmware may be /system/product/fonts/).
• Do you have root access (without it, the mount-o rw command won't work)?

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Use ADB only if other methods have failed, which requires technical skills and can void the warranty on the device.

Method 5: Install custom firmware with alternative fonts

For the most daring users willing to sacrifice stability for maximum customization, there is an option to install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS, Pixel Experience or Havoc-OS), these builds often include advanced font settings, including dynamic changes in size, style and even color of text.

Advantages:

• 🎛 Complete control over the appearance of the system.
• 🔄 Ability to install fonts globally, including system applications.
• 🛠 Regular updates from the community (as opposed to the official one) MIUI, The Redmi Note 7 updates have already been discontinued).

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Risk of "bricking" of the device when installed incorrectly.
• 🔋 Possible battery and performance problems.
• 📱 Loss of the official guarantee if it is still valid).

If you decide to take this step, follow the instructions for your model on the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums. Be sure to back up your data via TWRP before you run the firmware!

How to return the standard font to Redmi Note 7

If the experiments with fonts were not successful, you can return the original settings in several ways, depending on the method used:

If after changing the font the phone began to brake or overheat, try:

1. Clear the system cache (Settings → Memory → Clear the cache).
2. Remove newly installed fonts or themes.
3. Reset the settings to factory (Settings → About phone → Reset settings).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Redmi Note 7