How to put a new font on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

Changing the font on a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is one of the easiest ways to personalize your device to your style. Standard system fonts (such as Mi Sans or Roboto) are not popular: some seem too “childish”, some are not readable enough, and some just want to stand out. Fortunately, Xiaomi offers several official and informal ways to change the font without the risk of “breaking” the phone.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of installing fonts on Redmi (including Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11, POCO X5 and others based on MIUI 14/15). From simple modification through Themes to manual replacement of system files, choose the option to your level of preparation. And if you are afraid to make a mistake, at the end of the article there is an FAQ with answers to frequent problems (for example, why the font is reset after an update or how to return the standard look).

1. Method: Installation of font through the "Themes" app (official method)

The safest and most recommended way for Xiaomi is to use the built-in Themes app, which does not require root rights or technical skills, and all fonts are tested for compatibility with MIUI.

How it works:

• 📲 The Themes app has a Fonts section, where free and paid sets from Xiaomi and third-party designers are collected.
• 🔍 Fonts are sorted by categories: handwritten, minimalistic, decorative, etc.
• 🔄 You can preview how the text will look in messengers or browser.
• ⚠️ Some fonts require payment (from 50 to 300 rubles), but there are free options.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on the home screen).
2. Go to the Fonts section (the tab at the bottom of the screen).
3. Select the font you like and click Apply.
4. Confirm the change in the pop-up window.

Update the Themes app to the latest version | Check the balance of Mi Wallet (if the font is paid) | Make sure the phone is connected to the Internet (fonts are downloaded online) | Back up your current settings (Settings → About Phone → Backup)

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Pros of the method: safe, fast, does not require administrator rights. Cons: limited font choice (especially for free options), some fonts may not support Cyrillic.

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If the text is displayed curved after applying the font in some applications (for example, Telegram or VKontakte), try restarting the phone. This is due to the caching of fonts in the applications.

2. Method: Installation of font through APK-file (no root)

If the Themes don’t have a suitable option, you can install a font from a third-party.apk file, which works on most Redmis with MIUI 12 and later, but requires installation from unknown sources.

Where to get fonts in.apk format:

• 🌐 Official Xiaomi forums (e.g. c.mi.com).
• 📦 Telegram channels with topics for MIUI (for example, @MIUIThemes).
• ⚠️ Don't download. APK From dubious sites - there is a risk of catching a virus!

Installation instructions:

1. Download the.apk font file to your phone.
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Allow installation for your file manager (such as Files or Total Commander).
4. Open the downloaded.apk and install it as a regular application.
5. After installation, open the Themes → Fonts → find your font in the list and apply it.

⚠️ Note: Some.apk fonts may contain ads or collect data. Check forum reviews before installing and scan the file via VirusTotal.

Method 3: Use of launcher applications (without root)

If you only need to change the font on the home screen and menu, you can use third-party launchers, which doesn't change the system font, but it visually creates this effect, and is suitable for Redmi models where you can't change the font in other ways (for example, on some firmware for POCO).

Popular launchers with support for font customization:

• 🎨 Nova Launcher (paid version allows you to change fonts).
• 🖌️ Apex Launcher (there are free themes with fonts).
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher (limited settings, but supports some fonts).

How to change the font through Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.
2. Download a font in.ttf or.otf format (for example, from the Google Fonts website).
3. Place the font file in the Nova/Fonts folder on the phone’s internal memory.
4. In the Nova settings, go to Appearance → App Font and select your font.

⚠️ Note: Launchers only change the font on the home screen and in the app menu. In the apps themselves (such as WhatsApp or Chrome), the font will remain standard.

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4. Method: Installation of font through ADB (without root rights)

If the first three methods don’t work, try installing the font via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works without root, but requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Important: the method only works on MIUI 12-15 and can reset after the system update, and some manufacturers (e.g. POCO) block the change of fonts through ADB.

What you need:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 📁 A font file in.ttf format (e.g. Roboto-Bold.ttf).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your computer via USB and allow debugging.
2. Download and unpack Platform Tools (includes adb).
3. Place a font file (such as custom.ttf) in a folder with the platform-tools.
4. Open the command line in this folder and execute commands in order: adb shell pm grant android com.android.themes permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS exit adb push custom.ttf /sdcard/ adb shell "su -c 'cp /sdcard/custom.ttf /system/fonts/'" adb shell "su -c 'chmod 644 /system/fonts/custom.ttf'" adb reboot
5. After restarting your phone, select the new font in Settings → Screen → Font.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone stopped loading after completing the commands, try resetting the settings via Fastboot (press Power). + Vol Down when turned on. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by resetting to factory settings.

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The ADB method is suitable for power users, and if you're not confident, use the first two, they're safer.

5. Method: Manual replacement of system fonts (root required)

This method gives you maximum freedom in the choice of fonts, but requires root rights and is dangerous for beginners. Wrong actions can lead to a "bricking"** phone (completely inoperable). Use it only if other methods have not helped.

What you need to know before you start:

• 🔧 Root rights can be obtained through Magisk or TWRP (The instructions depend on the Redmi model).
• 🔄 Always back up the original fonts before replacing them!

Instructions for replacement:

1. Using a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer) copy the file to /system/fonts/.

If the phone is not switched on after replacement:

• 🛠️ Try to boot up in. TWRP and return the original fonts from the backup.
• 🔄 If TWRP No – search the phone via Fastboot (instructions for your model look at xiaomi.eu).

6. Problem Solving: The font does not change or is reset

Even after a successful type setup, problems can arise, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Problem 1: The font reset after the MIUI update.

• 🔄 This is normal behavior – system updates reset custom fonts.
• 📥 Re-apply the font through the themes or ADB.
• 🔧 If you use root, check if the firmware has crashed (sometimes updates are removed root).

Problem 2: The font is not used in some apps (for example, Instagram or YouTube).

• 📱 Most apps use their own fonts, ignoring system fonts.
• 🔍 Check the settings of a particular application – sometimes there is an option “System font».
• 🛠️ For Telegram and VK You can use modified versions with customization support.

Problem 3: After installing the font through the APK, the phone began to brake.

• 🗑️ Remove the set font (Settings) → Annexes → Established → Find the font. → Delete).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• ⚠️ If the brakes are left - reset the settings through Settings → System system → Resetting settings (without deleting data).

Problem 4: Cyrillic is displayed by cracose squirrels.

• 🌍 Make sure the font supports Cyrillic (check on the site where you downloaded it).
• 🔤 Try fonts marked Cyrillic or Extended (e.g. Open Sans, PT Sans).
• 📎 If the problem is only in one application, update it or clear the cache (Settings) → Annexes → Select the application → Clear the cache).

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If the font doesn't apply in MIUI 15, try rolling back to MIUI 14 or waiting for a firmware update. In new versions, Xiaomi is tightening control over system files.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing fonts to Xiaomi Redmi