How to Remove or Change the Font on Xiaomi Redmi 8: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a popular smartphone with flexible interface settings, but users don’t always like standard MIUI font. You may be annoyed by too bold, uncomfortable pin or unreadable style after the update. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to change or completely remove the system font – from built-in tools to third-party solutions.

It is important to understand that the term “remove the font” often implies replacing it with another, since it is impossible to completely remove the system fonts without consequences, we will consider options using both standard MIUI functions and third-party applications, taking into account all the risks and nuances for Redmi 8.

If you want to get your font back to factory or fix errors after a failed experiment, there's a separate section at the end of the article with reset instructions, and for those who are afraid of breaking their phone, we've prepared an FAQ with answers to frequent questions.

1. Standard font settings in MIUI

Let's start with the safest method, the built-in MIUI options, and the manufacturer has provided basic tools to change the size and style of the font without installing additional software.

To open the font settings menu:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Select font size and style (in some versions of MIUI - Text and font).
3. Options are available here: 📏 Font size – slider from “Little” to “Very Large». 🎨 Font style – a choice of 3-5 preset options (for example, Mi Sans, Roboto). 🔍 Fat - saturation adjustment (not available on all firmware).

Redmi 8 with MIUI 12-14 has Mi Sans (standard) and Roboto (alternative) fonts available by default. If you don't like either, move on to the next section.

⚠️ Note: Resizing the font affects the display of text in ALL applications, including messengers and browsers. If some programs cut the text after zooming in, try scaling down the interface in their settings.

2. Installation of custom fonts through MIUI themes

If there are few built-in styles, you can use the MIUI theme store. Many themes include unique fonts that automatically apply after installation.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. In the search bar, enter a request such as “font” or “font”.
3. Choose your favorite theme (pay attention to the rating and number of downloads).
4. Click Apply - the font will change along with wallpaper and icons.

The downside of the method: Themes often change not only the font, but also other interface elements. If you only want fonts, read on.

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Before installing a theme, check reviews – some fonts may not show well in Cyrillic or support all characters.

3.Use of the application "MIUI Fonts" (without root)

For users who want more control, there is an official application called MIUI Fonts (formerly Mi Fonts), which allows you to install additional fonts without superuser rights, but with some restrictions.

How to determine:

1. Download. APK-Application file with APKMirror (version must match yours) MIUI).
2. Install the file by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Rights → Installation of Unknown Applications).
3. Run "MIUI Fonts" and select your favorite font from the directory.
4. Click Apply and restart the device.

List of verified fonts for Redmi 8:

⚠️ Attention: Annex “Fonts” MIUI» It may not work on custom firmware or if the manufacturer has disabled this feature in your area.

4. Font replacement via ADB (for power users)

If previous methods failed, you can manually replace system fonts with the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but requires accuracy.

Step-by-step:

1. Download and install Platform Tools on PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect Redmi 8 to your computer and confirm debugging permission.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with the platform-tools.
5. Follow the commands in turn: adb shell su -c "mount -o rw,remount /system" su -c "mv /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf.bak" su -c "exit" adb push C:/path/to/your/font.ttf /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf adb reboot Replace C:/path/to/your/font.ttf on the way to your font.

Critical: Before replacing the original fonts, back up the original fonts with the adb pull /system/fonts/ C:/backup/fonts/ command. Without a backup, you risk getting an unreadable interface!

Suitable fonts to replace (should be in.ttf format):

• 📌 Open Sans – Supports 80+ language.
• 📌 Lato - free and light.
• 📌 Inter – optimized for screens.

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5. Removal of custom fonts and return to factory fonts

If the font is not displayed correctly after the experiments (hieroglyphs, squares or malfunctions in applications), you need to return the standard settings.

For resetting after installation via “Themes” or “MIUI Fonts”:

1. Go to Settings → Themes.
2. Select a standard theme (Default or Basic).
3. Reboot the phone.

For reset after manual replacement via ADB:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and open ADB.
2. Restore the original fonts with the command: adb push C:/backup/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf.bak /system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf
3. Reset the device.

If the interface is completely unreadable:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings (does not delete files, only settings).
• 📱 Use Google Assistant to navigate the menu.
• 💻 Connect your phone to your PC and control via scrcpy (screen mirroring software).

6. Alternative methods: Launchers and add-ons

If you do not want to change the system font globally, you can limit yourself to changing the display only on the home screen or in individual applications.

1. Use of alternative launchers:

• 📱 Nova Launcher – allows you to change the font for icons and folders.
• 📱 Microsoft Launcher – supports custom fonts for widgets.
• 📱 Action Launcher – Flexible text settings on the desktop.

2. Applications for local font replacement:

• 🔤 iFont – works on some versions MIUI rootless.
• 🔤 FontFix – Corrects display errors after changing fonts.

These methods do not affect system files, so they are safe, but they only work within the launcher or supported applications.

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Alternative launchers are the safest way to change the font without risk to the system, but they don't affect the fonts in settings, messengers and browsers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the font to Xiaomi Redmi 8