How to change the font on the phone Xiaomi Redmi 8: 5 working ways

The standard MIUI font on Xiaomi Redmi 8 is not popular with everyone: some people think it is too small, some people do not have a clear enough font, and some just want a variety. Fortunately, the manufacturer and third-party developers offer several ways to change the system font, from simple settings to deep customization through the recavereas. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, their pros and cons, and also tell you how to avoid typical mistakes.

It is important to understand that the ability to change the font depends on the version of MIUI and the status of the bootloader unlock. On the stock firmware without root rights, only basic options are available, while owners of unlocked devices can install custom fonts through TWRP or Magisk modules. We will look at both approaches so that you can choose the best option for your needs.

1. Standard MIUI settings: changing the size and style of the font

The safest and easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools. They do not require super-user rights and are suitable even for beginners. Redmi 8 offers options to change font size, display style (greater, thin) and screen zoom.

To get into the settings menu:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select the text size and display.

Here you will see a slider for adjusting the font size (from Small to Very Large) and the option of font style. Depending on the version of MIUI, there may be 2-4 style options available: standard, bold, thin or contour. For example, MIUI 12.5 for Redmi 8, MiSans is the default font, but it can be slightly modified.

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If after changing the font size, some interface elements have moved off (such as icons in the status bar), try resetting the scale settings in the same menu or restarting the phone.

2. Installation of fonts through MIUI themes

Xiaomi has integrated theme store Themes into its shell, where you can download not only wallpaper and icons, but also font packages. This method does not require root rights, but has limitations: many fonts are only available for the Chinese version of MIUI or require a connection to a Chinese Mi Account.

Installation instructions:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (Brush Icon).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter Font or Font (in Russian it may not work).
• 📌 Select your favorite theme with font and click Apply (Apply).
• ⚙️ Confirm the changes in the window that appears.

If the desired fonts in the store are not, you can try to install them manually through.ttf files.

1. Download a font in.ttf format (for example, from the Google Fonts website).
2. Place the file in the MIUI/theme/fonts folder (create it if it is not available).
3. Restart your phone and apply the font through Themes.

3. Use of third-party applications (without root)

For users who lacked built-in options, there are third-party utilities. For example, iFont (available on Google Play) allows you to install fonts without root rights, but with some restrictions. It works by replacing system files in the /system/fonts folder, so it requires permission to write to system partitions (this is often blocked on MIUI).

Algorithm of action:

1. Install iFont from the Play Market.
2. Download your favorite font directly in the application or download your.ttf file.
3. Choose the font and click Set (Install).
4. Follow the instructions of the application (reboot may be required).

Important: on Redmi 8 with MIUI 11-12.5, this method doesn’t always work because of Xiaomi’s restrictions on modifying system files.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone manually.
• 📁 Install the font through TWRP (see next section).
• 🔓 Unlock the bootloader and get root rights.

4. Install fonts via TWRP (for advanced users)

If you're ready for a deeper customization, you can install the font through the custom TWRP recavator. This method requires an unlocked bootloader and a TWRP installed, but gives you complete control over the system fonts. The advantage is the ability to install any.ttf files, including custom assemblies.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the archive with a font in.zip format (for example, from the XDA Developers forum).
2. Reboot the phone to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up).
3. In TWRP, select Install and specify the path to the font archive.
4. Swipe to confirm the installation.
5. Once completed, restart the device.

Warnings:

⚠️ Warning: An improperly packaged font archive can lead to bootloop ( looped download).Always check file sources and back up through TWRP before installation.

Examples of reliable sources for downloading fonts:

• 🌐 XDA Developers (Section Xiaomi Redmi 8).
• 🌐 MIUI Themes (official and custom themes).
• 🌐 GitHub (open font repositories).

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5. Custom fonts via Magisk (for root devices)

If you have a bootloader unlocked and Magisk installed, the most flexible way is to use Magisk modules, which allow you to change fonts without risking damage to system files, since the changes apply in the virtual layer.

Popular modules for changing fonts:

How to install the module:

1. Download the.zip file of the module (for example, with Magisk Repository).
2. Open Magisk Manager and go to the Modules section.
3. Click Install from Storage or select the downloaded file.
4. Reboot the phone.

Important: Modules for Magisk may conflict with other modifications (e.g., icon-change modules). If the font hasn't changed or artifacts have appeared after installation, disable the remaining modules and restart the device.

6. Solving problems after changing font

Even if you install the font correctly, you can have bugs, like a swinging interface, unreadable characters, or crashes of system applications, and let's look at typical problems and their solutions.

Problem 1: After changing the font, some apps display characters.

⚠️ Note: This means that the font chosen does not support Cyrillic or special characters.Solution: Set the font with a full set of glyphs (for example, Noto Sans or Roboto).

Problem 2: The phone is loading, but the MIUI interface is unreadable.

• 🔄 Restart the device in Safe Mode (hold the power button) → Restarting in Safe Mode).
• 🗑️ Remove the problem font through Settings → Annexes.
• 🛠️ If it doesn’t help, restore the backup through TWRP.

Problem 3: The font reset after the MIUI update.

It's standard behavior: System updates reset custom fonts.

• 🔄 Re-apply the font through TWRP magisk.
• 📥 If you used Themes, download the theme again.
• 🔒 Turn off automatic updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

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Before any typeface experiments, back up via TWRP or MIUI Backup, which will save you hours of system recovery in the event of a crash.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing font to Redmi 8