Tired of the standard Mi Sans font on your Xiaomi and want to add a twist to the interface?Install custom fonts is one of the easiest ways to personalize a smartphone, but in the future, you can use a customized font. MIUI It's a process that has its nuances, unlike the naked Android, where you just download it. TTF-file and apply it through settings on Redmi devices, POCO Xiaomi often requires additional manipulations – from unlocking the bootloader to using third-party applications.
In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to install fonts on Xiaomi (relevant to MIUI 12-14), including official methods through Themes and alternative solutions for advanced users. Particular attention will be paid to bypassing the restrictions of MIUI on changing system fonts without root rights, which is a key point that stands out even in foreign forums like XDA Developers. If you are a beginner, start with the first two ways; if you are ready for experiments, go straight to the sections about iFont or ADB.
1.Official method: fonts through the "Themes" app
The safest and most recommended method Xiaomi uses is the built-in theme store. Both free and paid fonts adapted for MIUI are available here. The main advantage is that you do not need to unlock the bootloader or get root rights.
How it works:
- 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush on desktop).
- 🔍 In the search bar, enter the request “font” or “font».
- 🎨 Choose your favorite and click Apply. The font will change immediately for the entire interface.
- 💰 Please note: some fonts require purchase for MI Credit (Xiaomi’s domestic currency).
Limitations of the method:
- ⚠️ The choice of fonts is limited - in the store they are near 200, While on the Internet you can find thousands TTF/OTF-file.
- ⚠️ When resetting settings or updating MIUI The font may be reset to standard.
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If some apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) display text incorrectly after using the font, try restarting the phone. MIUI.
2. Installation of fonts via APK (iFont, FontFix)
For those who want to download fonts from external sources (for example, from DaFont or Fontsquirrel sites), specialized applications are suitable, the most popular ones are iFont and FontFix, which allow you to install.ttf and.otf files without root rights, but with some reservations.
Step-by-step instructions for iFont:
- Download and install iFont from Google Play.
- Download your favorite font in.ttf format (for example, with DaFont).
- Open iFont, click Local → select the downloaded file.
- Slip Set → Mi Font (for Xiaomi)
- Confirm the installation and restart the phone.
Important nuances:
- 🔄 On some models (Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3 Pro) after installation, the font is not applied to the entire interface, but only to individual applications. MIUI.
- 🛡️ Applications like FontFix require permission to overlay over other windows (included in Settings) → Annexes → Special rights).
Download APK iFont from the official store | Download TTF-font file (no more than 10 MB) | Enable installation from unknown sources |Reboot phone after application-->
3. Manual copying of fonts through ADB (for advanced)
If you’re not afraid of command line, you can install the font via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12+, but requires a PC connection and USB debugging enabled.
Instructions:
- Download and install Platform Tools (includes adb).
- Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: Adb devices (your device should appear).
- Download the font in.ttf format and rename it to custom_font.ttf.
- Place the file in the platform-tools folder and do: adb push custom_font.ttf /sdcard/ adb shell "su -c 'mount -o rw,remount /system'" adb shell "su -c 'cp /sdcard/custom_font.ttf /system/fonts/'" adb shell "su -c 'chmod 644 /system/fonts/custom_font.ttf'" adb shell "su -c 'mount -o ro,remount /system'"
- Reboot the phone.
⚠️ Note: This method requires superuser (root) rights. If you don't have them, su commands won't work. On new Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi 13), rooting is harder due to bootloader locking.
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
4. Installation of fonts through TWRP (for users with custom recavery)
If your Xiaomi has a custom recavator installed TWRP, You can use the font as ZIP-It's the most reliable way, but it's only for the power users.
Step-by-step:
- 📁 Download the font in.ttf format and pack it in ZIP-Archive with the correct structure (example of structure: META-INF/com/google/android/ system/fonts/ where in the fonts folder should lie your.ttf file).
- 🔧 Reboot the phone to TWRP (clamp down on power. + Loudness up).
- 📥 Press Install. → Choose yours. ZIP-file → swipe.
- 🔄 Reboot to the system.
Advantages of the method:
- ✅ Font sewn into the system and not reset after updates.
- ✅ It works even on blocked loaders (if you have a TWRP already established).
⚠️ Attention: Incorrectly packaged ZIP-The file can lead to bootloop. Before you run the firmware, back up through the bootloop. TWRP!
5. Restore the standard MIUI font
If after experimenting with fonts, the interface began to display incorrectly (hieroglyphs, squares, no characters), return the standard font Mi Sans.
Method 1: Through the settings of the themes
- 🎨 Open Topics → Mine. → Fonts.
- 🔙 Choose by default or Mi Sans.
Method 2: Through resetting (if the font "broke" the system):
- ⚙️ Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
- 🗑️ Select Reset all settings (app data will be saved, but all custom fonts will be deleted).
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The font does not apply to all applications | MIUI Limitation for Third-Party Fonts | Use ADB or TWRP for a complete replacement. |
| Hieroglyphs instead of letters | Damaged. TTF-file-coding | Remove the font and install another |
| Font resets after update | MIUI overwrites system files | Write the font through TWRP or use the Magisk module |
| iFont is not working on MIUI 14 | Blocking Third-Party Applications | Try FontFix or ADB |
Through the annex “Themes"|With help. iFont/FontFix|Through ADB|Through TWRP|I haven't tried it, but I want to try it.-->
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even when following instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:
Error 1: Font is not displayed in iFont
Reason: The font file is corrupted or unsupported. Solution: download the font again (verified sources: DaFont, Google Fonts) and make sure the extension is.ttf or.otf.
Error 2: After installing the font, the phone will not turn on
Reason: Wrong firmware through TWRP or conflict with system files. Solution: download to TWRP, make a Wipe → Dalvik/ART Cache and reboot. If it doesn't work, restore the backup.
Error 3: The font only applies to part of the interface
Reason: MIUI limitations for third-party fonts. Solution: use ADB or run the font through Magisk (FontManager module).
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On devices with MIUI Global Stable (e.g. Redmi Note 11), most root-free methods will work partially. Complete font replacement will require unlocking the bootloader or custom firmware.