How to change the font on Xiaomi: from standard settings to custom solutions

A font on a Xiaomi smartphone is not just a set of characters, but part of the visual perception of the interface. Its size, shape and style depend on the ease of reading, speed of work with the device and even the perception of content. Many MIUI users are unaware that the manufacturer offers several ways to change the font – from basic settings to install custom solutions through ADB or third-party applications.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of changing the font on Xiaomi, Redmi devices, POCO and Black Shark is managed MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese firmware, and we will focus on the hidden features of the theme engine. MIUI, If you're tired of standard Roboto or MiSans, this guide is for you.

Before you make any changes, consider that some methods require unlocking the bootloader or activating the developer mode. We have noted these cases with special warnings. Also remember that not all fonts correctly display Cyrillic or special characters - test them before final installation.

1. Standard font settings in MIUI

The easiest way to change the font is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which offer a few pre-installed options, as well as the ability to adjust the size and boldness of the text, which works on all devices without any additional manipulation.

To open the font settings menu:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Select the Font item (on some firmware it may be called the Font Style).
3. In the window that opens, you will see the available options: By default (MiSans), Roboto, SF Pro (on new versions of MIUI) and others.

You can set it up here.

• 📏 Font size: from “Small” to “Very Large” (slider at the bottom of the screen).
• 🔤 Font style – some fonts support the “Ordinary”, “Fat” or “Light” options».
• 🌐 Language support – not all fonts correctly display Cyrillic or hieroglyphics.

The method is limited to 3-5 options, all of which are Xiaomi system fonts. If you need custom solutions (like Google Sans or Product Sans), read on.

2. Installation of fonts through MIUI themes

Few people know, but MIUI Theme Store allows you to install not only wallpaper and icons, but also fonts. This method does not require root rights and works even on a locked bootloader, the main advantage is access to hundreds of free and paid fonts, including handwritten, pixel and decorative.

Installation instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the Font tab (may be called Fonts in English firmware).
3. Select the font you like and click Apply.
4. Confirm the changes in the pop-up window.

Important nuances:

• 🔓 Some fonts require purchase (price usually 1-3).$).
• 📱 After applying the theme, the font may reset when updating. MIUI.
• 🌍 Some fonts are optimized for Chinese or English only.

Download the latest version of the "Themes" app in Mi App Store|

Check your internet connection (Wi-Fi is recommended)|

Free up at least 50MB of memory on your device |

Backup your current screen settings (optional)-->

If the desired font is not in the directory, you can try to download it manually through the.ttf file.

Manual installation of fonts (without root)

For users who lacked options from the MIUI Theme Store, there is a way to install any typeface in.ttf or.otf format without obtaining root permissions.The method works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-15, but requires activation of the developer mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Download your favorite font (for example, from fonts.google.com or dafont.com) and save the file to your phone’s memory.
2. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and use it ADB Adb shell settings put secure sys_ui_theme_custom_font 1 adb push /path/to/your/font.ttf /sdcard/MIUI/theme/custom_font.ttf adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.theme.action.CUSTOM_FONT_CHANGED
5. Reset the device.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎨 Full freedom of choice of font (you can use any type of font.ttf/.otf file).
• 🔄 The ability to quickly return a standard font through ADB.
• 📱 It works without unlocking the loader.

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Before installing custom font, check it on a PC – some fonts may contain errors or may not support special characters (such as emojis or mathematical signs).

4. Use of third-party applications

If ADB seems complicated, you can use Google Play apps that automate the typeface installation process, but require special permissions.

Top.-3 Proven applications for changing fonts on Xiaomi:

How to install a font through iFont (for example):

1. Download and install iFont from Google Play.
2. Open the app and select the tab Online (to download fonts from the network) or Local (to install your file).
3. Click on your favorite font and select Set.
4. Confirm installation through the MIUI pop-up window.

⚠️ Note: Apps like iFont or ZFont may request permission to access System Settings. Do not grant such permissions to unknown applications, which can lead to data leakage or unstable operation of the device.

5. Change the font through TWRP (for advanced users)

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, you can replace the system font with custom recovery (TWRP), which requires an unlocked bootloader and a TWRP installed, but gives you maximum freedom from replacing the standard MiSans to installing modified versions of Roboto with improved Cyrillic.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader on your Xiaomi (see instructions for a specific model at 4pda.ru or xiaomi.eu).
2. Install TWRP via fastboot: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
3. Download the archive with a font in.zip format (for example, from the XDA Developers forum).
4. Reboot to TWRP (keep Power + Volume up when turned on).
5. In TWRP, select Install and specify the path to the font archive.
6. Confirm the installation and wait for completion.
7. Clear the cache (Wipe → Dalvik/Cache) and restart the device.

Warnings:

• 🔧 Incorrect installation of font through TWRP It can lead to bootloop (a looped load).
• 📱 Always make a backup (backup) TWRP) before changing system files.
• 🔒 Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu) requires you to disable signature verification in the TWRP.

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Installing the typeface via TWRP is the most powerful, but also the riskiest method, and only use it if you are confident in your actions and ready for the possible consequences (up to flashing the device).

6. Features for specific Xiaomi models

Not all Xiaomi devices are equally supportive of changing fonts, for example, flagships of the Xiaomi 13/14 series or Black Shark may have restrictions due to security policy, and budget Redmi (for example, Redmi Note 12) – problems with displaying custom fonts.

Compatibility table of popular models:

For devices with HyperOS (a new shell from Xiaomi, which debuted in 2026), the process of changing the font may be different. For example, on Xiaomi 14 with HyperOS, the path to font settings has changed: Settings → Personalization → Font and display.

If your model is not listed in the table, check it for compatibility in the following way:

1. Install any application to change the font (e.g. iFont).
2. Try using a standard font (like Roboto).
3. If the process went smoothly, your device supports custom fonts.

7. Solving problems after changing font

Sometimes, after installing a new font, users encounter bugs: characters instead of letters, application crashes or incorrect display of the interface. Here's how to fix the most common errors:

Frequent problems and their solutions:

• 🔤 Squares instead of text: Font does not support Cyrillic. Set another font or add a file with support for Russian to the system.
• 📱 Apps fly out: Clear the app's cache (Settings) → Annexes → [Name of name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🔄 Font reset after update: MIUI It drops custom fonts on major updates.
• ⚡ Device brakes: Some decorative fonts increase the load on GPU. Get back to the standard MiSans.

If the font is set curve or the system has become unstable, return the standard settings:

1. For fonts installed through ADB: adb shell settings put secure sys_ui_theme_custom_font 0 adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.theme.action.CUSTOM_FONT_RESET
2. For fonts from MIUI Theme Store: Go to Settings → Screen → Font and select Default.
3. For fonts via TWRP: reflash the original font.ttf file from stock firmware.

⚠️ Warning: If the device stopped booting after changing the font, do not try to solve the problem through fastboot - this can aggravate the situation.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Xiaomi