The color of the text on the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is not just an aesthetic element, but an important part of the user experience. Badly selected colors can cause discomfort when reading, especially in the dark or in bright sunlight. Fortunately, MIUI firmware offers several ways to customize the display of text, from standard theme settings to deep system tweaks for experienced users.
In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the color of letters on Xiaomi, Redmi and other phones. POCO — From the simplest (accessible even to beginners) to the advanced (require root rights or ADB-We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions. MIUI (12/13/14) If you're tired of the gray text on the menu or want to make the interface more contrasting, this is the guide for you.
1. Standard theme settings in MIUI
The easiest way to change the color of the font is to use built-in design themes. Xiaomi offers both pre-installed options and the ability to download custom themes from the official store.
To apply a new theme:
- Open the Themes app (icon with brush)
- Go to the section Popular or For You
- Choose your favorite theme and click Apply
- Confirm the changes in the pop-up window
Note that not all themes change the color of the font globally. Some only affect icons and background elements. To check, open Settings → About the phone - here you usually see the real color of the system text.
If standard themes do not suit, you can try custom solutions:
- 🎨 Topics from the community: In the Online Store section, look for options marked "Full Color" or "Dark Text"
- 🔍 Preview: Before applying, click on the topic miniature → Preview to see what the text will look like
- ⚙️ Contrast setting: In some themes, you can separately adjust the text saturation in Settings → Additionally. → Contrast of type
⚠️ Note: After changing the subject, some system applications (e.g. Security or Camera) can reset the text color to the standard. MIUI, corrected by repeated application of the topic.
2. Dark theme mode and contrast setting
The MIUI 12 and later versions support flexible dark mode settings that indirectly affect text color, as is the case for the Xiaomi 11/12/13 series, Redmi Note 10/11/12 and POCO F3/F4/F5 models.
How to turn on and configure:
- Go to Settings. → Screen.
- Choose a Dark Theme.
- Activate the switch or set the schedule
- For additional options tap on Additional dark theme settings
Important parameters are available here:
- 🌓 Automatic switching: Scheduled or depending on lighting
- 🎛️ Text contrast: Adjusts the saturation of white text on a dark background (slider from 1 to 5)
- 🖼️ Color Temperature: Affects the shade of text in dark mode (warm/cold)
| Parameter | MIUI 12 | MIUI 13 | MIUI 14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast of text | 1-3 | 1-5 | 1-5 + Adaptive Mode |
| Color temperature | Only manually. | Auto/manual | Car with light sensor |
| The Global Dark Regime | Yeah (with bugs) | Yes. | Yes + Application Exceptions |
For models with AMOLED-screens (Xiaomi 12 Pro, Redmi) K50) It is recommended to set contrast to a maximum of (5) – this improves text clarity and reduces power consumption.
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If some apps (like Google Chrome) remain light after turning on a dark theme, check their settings inside the app itself – many programs have a separate dark mode switch.
3. Use of special applications
When standard MIUI tools are not enough, third-party tools come to the rescue, allowing you to change the color of text globally or selectively for individual applications.
Top.-3 tested applications:
- Substratum + Andromeda (requires root or ADB): Allows you to install overlays on system elements Supports customization of fonts and colors Compatible with MIUI 12-14
- Hex Installer (for unlocked bootloader devices): The simpler Substratum analogue Has built-in presets to change the color scheme Works without root on some firmware
Color Changer
- Changes the color of text in system dialogues
- Supports gradients and animations
- Requires Overlay permission (Overlay)
⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with HyperOS (new models 2026), Substratum may not work smoothly.Pre-installing check compatibility on the XDA-Developers forum for your model before installing.
4. change of colour through ADB-teams (without root)
For users who don’t want root access but are willing to work with ADB, there’s a way to change system colors through hidden MIUI settings.This method works on most Android 10-13 devices.
Tools required:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
- 🔌 USB-cable (original)
- 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on
- 🛠️ Google's Platform-Tools utility