How to change font to Xiaomi: 5 ways to MIUI 12-14

Changing the font on Xiaomi smartphones is one of the most popular customizations among MIUI users. Standard system fonts can seem boring or inconvenient, especially on high-resolution screens. Fortunately, the manufacturer provides several ways to personalize text, from built-in tools to install third-party solutions. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including hidden features that work even on low-end models of Redmi and POCO.

It's important to understand that the possibilities for change depend on the firmware version. For example, MIUI 14 introduced an advanced typography section that wasn't available in earlier versions. Some methods also require unlocking the bootloader or root rights, and we'll highlight these cases separately and warn you about the risks. If you've never changed your system settings, start with the simplest ways in the first sections.

All instructions have been tested on current models from 2023 to 2026, including Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO F5. For older devices (such as Redmi 4X or Mi A1), some methods may not work, in which case we recommend updating the firmware to the latest available version.

1. Built-in fonts in MIUI settings

The safest and easiest way is to use standard fonts preinstalled in the system. Xiaomi offers up to 5 different styles, including serif, sans serif and handwritten options, to activate them:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Screen → Font Style (in some versions, the path may be Settings → Additional → Display Style).
3. Choose your favorite from the list. Changes will be applied immediately without rebooting.

Among the available options are usually:

• 📱 MiSans – Standard sans serif font (optimized for screens) AMOLED).
• 📜 Roboto is a classic font from Google, familiar from “pure” Android.
• ✍️ Handwriting – imitation of handwritten text (can impair readability at a small size).
• 🎨 SF Pro – font from Apple, not available on all devices.

Note that after changing the font, some system applications (such as Camera or Phone) may not display text correctly, because not all interface elements support dynamic typography change, in which case rebooting the device or resetting the style to the standard will help.

2. Installation of fonts through MIUI Themes

If the built-in options are not enough, you can download additional fonts through the official Themes app, which does not require superuser rights and works on all devices with MIUI 10 and later.

1. Open the Topic app (Brush icon).
2. Go to the Font tab (may be in the Categories or Personalization section).
3. Choose your favorite style and click Apply. The system automatically downloads and installs the font.

The MIUI Themes catalog has over 50 free fonts available, including:

• 🖋️ Monospace is a mono-width font for programmers.
• 📖 Serif – Classic serif fonts (e.g. Times New Roman).
• 🎭 Decorative – Stylized fonts for creative tasks.
• 🌐 Multilingual – fonts with support for Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese.

Important: some fonts from MIUI Themes may contain advertisements or require payment for the full version. Always check other users' reviews before installing. Also note that after updating the firmware, custom fonts are sometimes reset to standard ones.

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If the font you want doesn’t appear in the directory, try changing the region in your Mi Account settings. For example, more typography options are available in the Chinese version of MIUI.

3. Manual font addition via.ttf files

For advanced users, there is a way to install custom fonts through.ttf or.otf files. This method requires a file manager with access to system folders (for example, MiXplorer or Solid Explorer) and may require root rights on older versions of MIUI.

1. Download the.ttf font to your device (for example, from DaFont or Google Fonts sites).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC or use the file manager to copy the font to /system/fonts/ or (for MIUI 12+): /product/fonts/
3. Change the file access permissions to 644 (rw-r----).
4. Reset the device.

If /system is protected from writing, use the command via ADB:

adb push your font.ttf /sdcard/


adb shell




su




mount -o rw,remount /system




cp /sdcard/your font.ttf /system/fonts/




chmod 644 /system/fonts/your font.ttf




reboot

Once rebooted, the new font will appear in the font style settings. Please note that not all custom fonts correctly display Cyrillic or special characters. Check the font on your PC before installing.

4.Use of Magisk modules to change font

For users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk installed, the most flexible customization option is modules, and one of the most popular is FontManager, which allows you to install fonts without manually copying files.

1. Install Magisk and make sure it works (check the status in the app).
2. Download the FontManager module from the Magisk repository (or from the XDA Developers forum).
3. Install the module via Magisk and restart the device.
4. After the reboot, open the FontManager app, select a font from the directory, or download yours.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ No need to manually edit system files.
• ✅ Support for hot font change without rebooting.
• ✅ Ability to back up the current font.
• ✅ Compatible with most custom firmware based MIUI.

However, there are risks:

⚠️ Note: Some Magisk modules may conflict with updates MIUI. Before installing the firmware update, temporarily disable the font module to avoid hanging or bootloops.

5. Change font through ADB (no root)

If you don't want to unlock the bootloader, but you're ready to use ADB, you can replace the system font without superuser permissions. This method works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later.

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📄 Font in.ttf format, renamed MiSans-Regular.ttf (for the main font).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line in the folder with ADB.
2. Follow the commands: adb devices adb shell su -c "mount -o rw,remount /" su -c "cp /sdcard/MiSans-Regular.ttf /system/fonts/" su -c "chmod 644 /system/fonts/MiSans-Regular.ttf" su -c "reboot"

If the su command doesn’t work, try an alternative way through ADB backup:

adb backup -f font.ab -shared -apk com.android.fonts

After creating a backup, unpack the archive, replace the font and restore:



adb restore font.ab

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO F4 GT) This method can cause you to reset your screen lock settings!

6. Problems after font change and their solution

Even if installed correctly, new fonts can cause problems, and let's look at the typical problems and ways to fix them:

If after experimenting with fonts, the device began to brake or overheat, follow the following steps:

Clean the cache in Recovery (Wipe Cache Partition)

Remove installed fonts through MIUI Themes

Reverse changes via Magisk (if modules are used)

Reset the screen settings to standard (Settings → Screen → Reset Style)

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In extreme cases, a factory reset (Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset) will help. Remember, this will delete all data from the device, so create a backup beforehand.

7.The Best Fonts for Xiaomi in 2026

The typeface you choose depends on your task: classics are good for reading, decorative ones are good for design, and monowidths are good for programming. We tested dozens of fonts and ranked the best ones:

• 📚 For reading: Noto Serif (excellent readability), Lora (elegant serifs).
• 💻 For programming: Fira Code (with ligatures), JetBrains Mono (clear characters).
• 🎨 For design: Pacifico (handwritten), Bebas Neue (ultra-thin).
• 👁️ For the visually impaired: OpenDyslexic (specially for dyslexia), Atkinson Hyperlegible.

For devices with Always-On Display (such as Xiaomi 13T Pro), we recommend sans-serif and high contrast fonts, such as:

• 🔲 MiSans (standard, optimized for the AMOLED).
• 🔲 San Francisco (font from Apple, adapted for the MIUI).
• 🔲 Inter (modern, open source).

Only download fonts from trusted sources such as Google Fonts or Fontsquirrel to avoid viruses. Check the license before installing - some fonts are prohibited from commercial use.

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For devices with screen resolutions above Full HD (such as 2K or 4K), choose fonts that support high DPPX (dots per pixel), otherwise the text will be blurry.

8. Alternative ways of customizing the text

If changing the font seems too complicated, consider other options for customizing your text on Xiaomi:

• 🎨 Colour of text: In Settings → Screen. → The color scheme can be enabled by dark mode or select an accent color that will apply to some inscriptions.
• 📏 Font size: Change the scale in Settings → Screen. → Text size. Useful for users with visual problems.
• 🔤 Keyboard style: In Gboard or SwiftKey, you can configure the font separately for the keyboard.
• 📱 Icons and themes: Complete change of design through MIUI Themes often includes new fonts.

For devices with MIUI 14, Super Wallpapers is available, which automatically adjusts the color of the text to the wallpaper to activate it:

1. Download dynamic wallpaper in Themes → Wallpaper.
2. Choose the option marked Super Wallpaper.
3. In the wallpaper settings, enable the option Adaptive text.

If you only need to change the font in certain applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), use the built-in settings of these programs. Many messengers allow you to choose the style of text regardless of system parameters.