The font color on a smartphone is not just an aesthetic element, but an important part of the user experience. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with the MIUI shell, the options for customizing text are limited by default, but this does not mean that they do not exist at all. Many owners face the problem: standard black or white text in menus, messages and applications quickly get bored, especially if you prefer a dark theme or want to highlight individual interface elements.
In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can change the color of your font, from basic MIUI settings to advanced methods using third-party apps and even hidden firmware features. It’s important to understand that on Redmi Note 8 Pro, you can’t change the color of your system font globally without root rights due to the limitations of Android 9 and MIUI 11-14, but there are workarounds. Are you willing to donate 5 minutes to experiment with the interface?
MIUI system settings: what can be changed without third-party applications
Let’s start with the simplest, built-in MIUI tools. Unfortunately, Xiaomi developers did not provide a direct option to change the color of the font in all menus, but some interface elements are still adjustable.
The first thing to try is an accent color, which affects the selection of text in some system windows, buttons and notifications, to change it:
- Open the settings → Display → Color scheme.
- Choose one of the options: Blue, Green, Orange or Purple.
- Restart the device so that the changes apply to all system applications.
This method only works for individual interface elements, such as highlights in settings or buttons in menus, and the main text in messages, contacts or browser will remain unchanged.
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI 12.5+ The option "Color scheme" may not be available, because of Xiaomi's policy of unifying the interface across regions.
The second system tool is a dark theme, which automatically changes the color of text from black to white (and vice versa) in supported applications, and it activates this way:
- 🌙 Go to Settings. → Display. → Dark mode.
- 🔄 Select Enable or set a schedule (for example, 22:00 to 7:00).
- 📱 Check for changes to the Messages, Contacts and Settings apps.
Dark theme doesn't give you complete freedom in color, but it does improve the readability of text at night, and it saves battery life. AMOLED-Screens (although Redmi Note 8 Pro is equipped with screens) IPS-display where the effect is less noticeable).
2.Use of MIUI themes: How to change the font and its color through themes
Xiaomi’s official theme store offers thousands of customization options, including text-changing options, and is the safest customization option that doesn’t require root rights or third-party launchers.
To apply the topic:
- Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
- Go to the Topics tab and select Popular or For MIUI 12/13/14.
- Find a topic marked “Changes fonts” or “Color text” (e.g., “Neon Dark” or “Colorful UI”).
- Click Apply and wait for the installation to be completed.
Not all themes change the font color globally — some only affect icons, wallpaper, or individual elements. Pay attention to screenshots and descriptions before installing. If the theme doesn't fit, you can delete it in the same Topics → Mine → Installed.
| Type of topic | Impact on font color | Examples of topics |
|---|---|---|
| Dark topics. | Changes black text to white/gray in system applications | AMOLED Black, Dark Mode Pro |
| Colored themes | Adds accent colors for headers and buttons | Rainbow UI, Neon Glow |
| Minimalistic. | Usually does not affect the color of the text, only the background. | Minimal White, Clean UI |
| Castomy typefaces | Can change the style and color of the text (rarely) | Pixel Font, SamsungOne |
If you don’t find a suitable theme in the official store, you can try third-party resources, such as MIUI Themes Editor (requires registration on the Xiaomi forum).
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Before you install a new theme, back up your current settings in Settings → Additional → Backup. This will help you quickly return the same interface if something goes wrong.
Third-party launchers: complete freedom of customization of text
If system settings and themes don't work, alternative launchers come to the rescue, allowing you to change not only the color of the font, but also its size, style, animations and even add shadows.
- 🎨 Nova Launcher supports color change on the desktop and in the app menu. To do this, install Nova Launcher from Google Play. → Settings → Appearance. Select the color of the text and set any shade through the palette.
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The advantage of launchers is that they do not require root rights and work on top of the standard shell MIUI. However, the changes will affect only the desktop and application menu – inside the system settings or stock applications (Messages, Contacts) the text will remain the same.
To be fully customized, you'll have to combine the launcher with other methods, like using Nova Launcher for desktop and the dark MIUI theme for system applications.
⚠️ Note: Some launchers may conflict with gestures MIUI (For example, swipe up to return to the main screen. Before installing, check the gesture settings in Settings. → Display. → Full screen mode.
Make a backup copy of the desktop|Check compatibility with MIUI 12/13/14|Disable battery optimization for launcher|Set up permissions for the application-->
4. Applications for changing fonts: risks and opportunities
There are apps on Google Play that promise to change fonts and their colors globally, like iFont, FontFix or ZFont. But there are a few pitfalls:
- 🔓 Most of these apps require root rights to work on Xiaomi.
- 🚫 Without root, they can only change the font in individual apps (like WhatsApp or Telegram via chat settings).
- ⚠️ Some programs install fonts through ADB, which may disrupt the system.