How to change the font on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: from MIUI themes to manual patching

Why do users want to change the font to Redmi Note 7?

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, released in 2019, is still popular due to its balanced features and support for updates. However, many owners are faced with the fact that the standard MIUI font — MiSans or Roboto — seems too mundane or incomprehensible, some want to add personality, some to improve the perception of text in low vision, and some just tired of the appearance of the interface.

Unlike newer models like the Redmi Note 12, where MIUI offers built-in font packages, the Note 7 has limited choice, but that doesn’t mean there’s no option, from official themes to deep editing of system files — there are plenty of options.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 working ways to change the font, including safe (through themes) and advanced (via ADB and root), and why the MIUI update may cause the font to reset and how to avoid it.

Method 1: Using the built-in MIUI themes

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use official Xiaomi themes, and in MIUI 10-12 (relevant to the Redmi Note 7), some of the themes include not only wallpaper and icons, but also fonts. Here's how it works:

1. Open the “Themes” app (the brush icon on your desktop).
2. Go to the Font tab (if it is not available, update the application through Google Play).
3. Scroll through the list of available fonts. Popular options: SF Pro (similar to iOS), OnePlus Slate, Google Sans.
4. Click Apply - the font will change immediately, without rebooting.

⚠️ Note: Not all topics support font change. If the Font section is missing, then your version is MIUI In which case, move on to the next method.

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Pros of the method:

• 🔹 Does not require root rights or technical knowledge.
• 🔄 Font changes in 10 seconds.
• 🔒 Safe – No risk to the system.

Cons:

• 🔸 Limited choice (usually 10-15 fonts).
• 🔸 After updating MIUI font may be dropped.
• 🔸 Some fonts are poorly displayed in third-party apps.

Method 2: Install fonts via APK (without root)

If there are few built-in options, you can install the font manually through special APK-This method works on Redmi Note 7 without root rights, but requires the installation from unknown sources.

Popular applications for changing the font:

• 📱 iFont supports more than 1000 fonts, there is a Russian-language interface.
• 📱 FontFix – specializes in fonts for Xiaomi.
• 📱 ZFont 3 – allows you to preview the font.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the APK of one of the applications (for example, with APKPure).
2. In your phone settings, allow installation from unknown sources: Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Install APK and open the app.
4. Select your favorite font (such as Product Sans or Montserrat) and click Install.
5. Restart the phone and the font will apply to the entire system.

⚠️ Note: Some fonts may not show correctly in system notifications or banner menus. Check the reviews of other Redmi Note 7 users before installing.

Method 3: Change font through ADB (for advanced)

If you need to install custom font that is not in the themes or APK, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but involves working with the command line.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB.
• 📁 A font file in.ttf format (for example, downloaded from Google Fonts).

Instructions:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to your PC and confirm access via USB.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Check the connection command: Adb devices should appear serial number of the device.
4. Copy the font to the system folder: adb push your font.ttf /sdcard/
5. Set the font as system: adb shell "su -c 'mount -o rw, remount /system && cp /sdcard/your font.ttf /system/fonts/'" Note: If the command is not working, you may need to unlock the bootloader.
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Wrong commands ADB If you are not sure about your actions, use methods 1 or 2.

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Before working with ADB, create a data backup via Settings → System → Backup. In case of a failure, you can restore the phone through the Mi Flash Tool.

Method 4: Manual editing of system files (root required)

Full font control on the Redmi Note 7 will require an unlocked bootloader and root rights (e.g., through Magisk), a method suitable for those who are willing to take risks and want to install any font, including modified versions.

Steps:

1. Install Root Explorer or Mixplorer (with superuser rights).
2. Go to /system/fonts/ folder.
3. Make a backup of the original fonts (e.g. Roboto-Regular.ttf).
4. Replace your font files with your own (names must match!).
5. Change the rights to files: chmod 644 /system/fonts/your font.ttf
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI To avoid this, use the Magisk Font Manager module, which automatically restores fonts after updates.

Method 5: Using Magisk Modules

If you already have Magisk installed, the most reliable way to change the font is to use ready-made modules, for example, the MiuiFontChanger module allows you to select fonts directly from the Magisk Manager interface.

How to determine:

1. Download the module (for example, with XDA Developers).
2. Open Magisk Manager → Modules → Install from storage.
3. Choose the downloaded one. ZIP-file and confirm installation.
4. Reboot the phone.
5. After downloading, open the MiuiFontChanger app and select the font.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 The font is not reset after updates MIUI.
• 🔹 Support for custom fonts (you can add your own.ttf).
• 🔹 The ability to roll back to the standard font in one click.

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Frequent problems and their solutions

When you change the font to Redmi Note 7, users experience typical errors.

1.The font has changed, but in some applications it has remained standard.

This is normal: many apps (like WhatsApp or Instagram) use their own fonts, and the solution is to install the Force System Font module via Magisk (requires a root).

2. After the reboot, the font dropped.

The reason is MIUI recovers system files.

• 🔧 For Root-Free Methods: Re-install the font.
• 🔧 For root methods: use Magisk Font Manager.

3.The phone does not turn on after changing the font through ADB.

You probably replaced the critical system file, so the solution is to flash your phone through Fastboot or restore the backup through TWRP.

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Before you manipulate your system files, create a backup using TWRP or Mi Flash Tool, which will save your Redmi Note 7 90% of crashes.

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