How to change the font color on Xiaomi: a guide to customization

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often aim to make their device’s interface unique by going beyond standard factory settings. One of the most sought-after features is changing the look and feel of text elements, including their hue and style. The standard MIUI shell or the new HyperOS provide the basic tools for this, but often users are unaware of hidden features or the need to install additional components to achieve the desired result.

The process of changing the color of text can range from simply changing the theme in the official store to using special accessibility modes or even obtaining superuser rights. It is important to understand that not all methods are equally safe and applicable to all device models. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the current ways that will help you personalize the screen of your smartphone without risking damage to the system.

Before you start taking action, you need to decide whether you want to simply diversify the visual range or whether you need color inversion to improve readability of the lighting conditions, which will determine the method. Below we will look at step-by-step algorithms for different use cases.

Using built-in themes to change text style

The easiest and safest way to change the appearance of fonts is to use the official Themes app. The Xiaomi theme store contains a huge number of designs that automatically change icons, wallpaper and, most importantly, the color gamut of fonts in the system menu, just open the application, find the Fonts section or choose a comprehensive theme that supports text customization.

However, not all themes change the color of text globally, and some designs only affect system applications, leaving third-party programs like WhatsApp or Telegram as standard, due to the limitations of the Android operating system itself, which Xiaomi cannot always circumvent without deep modification.

To find the right topic, search for keywords such as “Dark”, “Neon” or “Color.” Once the theme is installed, the system will suggest using all components or selecting only the ones you want to change. If you want to change only the text, select “Configure” and only tick the “Font” or “System” box if the font is part of the system package.

• 🎨 Open the “Themes” app on the main screen.
• 🔍 Go to the “Fonts” section or enter a query in the search.
• 📥 Download your favorite option and click "Apply».
• ⚙️ In the application menu, select only components associated with the text.

⚠️ Note: When installing themes from unverified sources or third-party theme stores, there is a risk of system interface disruption. Always check the author's rating of the topic before downloading.

After applying the new theme, it is recommended to restart the device so that the changes are correctly displayed in all sections of the menu. If the font color has become unreadable in some backgrounds, return to the standard theme through the lock screen settings or in Safe Mode.

Setting up Color Inversion Mode for Contrast

For users who need to change the font color to the opposite for readability or medical reasons, Android has a color inversion feature, which dramatically changes the perception of the image, making the background dark and the text light, or vice versa.

Activating inversion affects the entire screen, including videos and images, which can be uncomfortable when watching media content. However, for reading text at night or in bright sunlight, this can be an effective solution.

To turn on mode, go to your phone's settings and look for "Advanced Settings" or "Advanced" and look for the availability item. The path may be slightly different from firmware to the other versions, but the logic remains the same: looking for settings for people with visual impairments.

Settings → Additional settings → Special features → Visual → Color inversion

In some versions of HyperOS, this item may be hidden in the depths of the Read Mode menu. Experiment with the settings search by entering the word “inversion” or “color” in the top-level menu search bar.

• 👁️ Go to the menu "Special Opportunities».
• 🔄 Find the "Color Inversion" switch».
• 📱 Check the text display in different applications.
• 🔙 If necessary, quickly disable the function through the notification curtain if you have added a shortcut to it.

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Add the Color Inversion shortcut to the notification curtain for quick mode switching day and night without diving deep into the settings menu.

Using inversion significantly reduces eye strain in the dark, but can distort the colors of photos. Use this method situationally when you really need high contrast text.

Changing the color of the text through reading mode

Read mode in Xiaomi smartphones is a powerful tool that not only filters blue light, but can also change the color scheme of the interface. In advanced settings of this mode, the option “Color wallpaper in read mode” or changing the shade of text to monochrome or sepia is often available.

Activating this mode turns the screen into an e-book, the text becomes clearer and the colors are muted, which reduces eye fatigue, and it's not a complete change of font color to an arbitrary one, but it's an effective alternative for those who read a lot from the screen.

To set up, go to the Screen menu and select Read Mode, where you can set up an on schedule and choose a display style, and some users use this mode constantly, getting used to a specific color gamut.

Importantly, in read mode, some applications can forcely switch to black and white, ignoring their own color settings.

Application of third-party launchers for customization

If the built-in tools do not allow you to achieve the desired result, third-party launchers come to the rescue. Applications like Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher or specialized themes for GO Launcher allow you to flexibly customize the appearance of the desktop, including the color of signatures under application icons.

It's worth understanding the difference: the launcher changes the color of text only on the desktop and in the application menu. Inside the system settings, messages or browser, the font color will remain a standard, a given system or an active theme. This is an Android security limitation.

To change the color of the signatures in the launcher, you need to go to its settings, find the "Design" or "Desktop" section, and select the "Signature Color" option. HEX-color code or select from the palette.

⚠️ Warning: Installing third-party launchers can consume more battery and RAM resources than a standard shell.On Xiaomi's budget models, this can lead to micro-interface delays.

Many launchers support customization import, which allows you to quickly transfer your favorite color scheme from another device, and there are also launcher plugins that extend the options for customizing widgets and text.

• 📲 Download your favorite launcher from Google Play Store.
• 🖌️ Go to the launcher settings (usually a long tap on the desktop).
• 🎨 Find the "Style" or "Designation" section».
• 💾 Save your settings profile for quick recovery.

Using a launcher is a trade-off between functionality and stability. If you're critically interested in text color in the settings menu, it's not a good method, but it's perfect for personalizing the home screen.

Deep modification through Substratum and Root rights

For users who want to gain full control of the system, including changing the color of the font in any, even system applications, there is a method using superuser rights (Root).

The process of obtaining Root rights on Xiaomi involves unlocking the bootloader, which is officially authorized by the company, but requires a wait (3 to 7 days) and resetting all data from the device.

Once you have the permissions and install Substratum, you can apply themes that change the system resources, including the colors.xml of the framework files.This allows you to specify any color for any interface element, but a mistake in the theme code can lead to a “bootloop” (cyclical reboot).

adb wait-for-device


adb shell pm grant com.suburatum.android.subturatum android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

This command is required to activate overlays without constant flashing, but even with it, the risk of system instability remains high, and updating the system can break the themes, requiring reconfiguration.

Full repainting of the system font is possible only if there is an unlocked bootloader and established superuser rights, which automatically deprives the device of warranty.

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The method with Root-rights gives 100% result on color change, but carries high risks of loss of warranty and stability of the smartphone.

If you're not a power user, it's best to refrain from this method. There are safer alternatives that cover 95 percent of the average user's personalization needs.

Frequent problems and their solution when changing fonts

When trying to change the color of the font, users often encounter problems such as “squares” instead of letters, unreadable text on a dark background or application crashes, most often due to the incompatibility of the chosen theme with the current version of Android or MIUI.

If the text becomes unreadable after changing the theme, try resetting the theme settings to standard ones first. If access to the menu is lost, load into Safe Mode by holding the off button or key combination when the device starts (depending on the model).

Also, the problem may be the lack of support for Cyrillic in third-party fonts. Before installing, check the font description for the phrase "Cyrillic support" or "Russian language support."

In conclusion, changing the font color on Xiaomi is a great way to express individuality: Start with secure methods, such as official themes, and only when urgently needed, move on to complex system modifications.