How to install fonts on Xiaomi: official and informal methods

Why users change fonts to Xiaomi and what to know before installing

Default fonts in MIUI are often criticized for being too childish or unreadable on some models. Changing the system font allows not only personalization of the interface, but also better text perception — especially for users with visual disabilities or those who read a lot from the screen. However, not all methods are equally safe: some require unlocking the bootloader, others work only on certain versions of the firmware.

Before you start the installation, consider the key points:

• 🔄 The official method (via Themes) works without root rights, but is limited to the Mi Theme Store collection.
• 🛠️ Manual addition via FontFit or iFont requires debugging activation USB.
• ⚙️ System replacement (via Magisk or Magisk) TWRP) It gives you maximum freedom, but risks disrupting your work. MIUI.
• ⚠️ On devices with HyperOS (2026)+) Some of the methods may not work due to changes in the system architecture.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods - from the simplest to advanced, indicating compatibility for popular models: Xiaomi 13/14 series, Redmi Note 12/13 Pro, POCO F5/X5 and Black Shark 5/6. You will also learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as losing system fonts after updating. MIUI through OTA.

Method 1: Officially change the font through the “Themes” app

The safest and easiest method is to use the built-in Themes app, which requires no root rights and is suitable for 90% of MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS devices. However, the choice of fonts is limited here, mainly MiSans variations and several third-party options.

To change the font officially:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the Fonts section in the lower menu.
3. Scroll through the list of available fonts. Popular options: 📱 MiSans – Xiaomi’s standard font (thin and geometric). 🎨 MiSans SemiBold – a thickened version for better readability. 🖋️ Handwriting – imitation of handwritten text (suitable for notes).

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⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU Or custom builds) the Font section may not be available.

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The official method is safe, but limited to font choices, and custom solutions will require additional tools.

Method 2: Install fonts via FontFit or iFont (without root)

If built-in options are not enough, you can use third-party utilities. The two most popular apps, FontFit and iFont, allow you to install fonts in.ttf or.otf format without obtaining root rights, but they will require you to activate debugging over USB and give permission to change system files.

Instructions for iFont (similar to FontFit):

Activate debugging over USB in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times)

Install iFont from Google Play

Download a font in.ttf format (for example, with Google Fonts)

Connect your phone to a PC with ADB installed

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Follow the steps:

1. Download a font (like Inter or Manrope) and save it to the Download folder.
2. Open iFont, click Local and select the downloaded file.
3. Click Set → OK. The app will request permission via ADB.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command in the terminal: adb shell pm grant com.kapp.ifont android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
5. Return to iFont and re-click Set. The font will apply after the reboot.

Step-by-step:

1. Download FontManager module with XDA Developers.
2. Transfer the module file (.zip) to the phone’s memory.
3. Open Magisk, go to Modules → Install from storage and select the downloaded file.
4. After installing the module, restart the device.
5. Download a font (e.g. SF Pro to simulate iOS) and place it in /sdcard/FontManager.
6. In the FontManager app, select a font and apply it. The system will reboot.

⚠️ Note: Some modules for Magisk may conflict with MIUI, causing loss of functionality of system applications (e.g. Camera or Settings). TWRP!

Pros of the method:

• 🎯 Full control of fonts (including system and applications).
• 🔄 Ability to quickly switch between multiple fonts.
• 🛡️ Less risk of "bricking" than manual replacement through TWRP.

Method 4: Manual font replacement via TWRP (for power users)

This method is suitable for those who already have experience with custom firmware and TWRP. It allows you to replace system fonts directly, but risks losing the device’s performance if you fail.

What will be required:

• 🔧 Established TWRP Recovery (version for your model).
• 📁 Archives with.ttf fonts (e.g. Roboto or Noto Sans).
• 💾 Backup copy of section /system (necessarily!).

Instructions:

1. Download the archive with the fonts renamed according to the MIUI standard: MiSans-Regular.ttf → the main font; MiSans-Bold.ttf → bold; MiSans-Medium.ttf → medium.

TWRP

Power + Vol Up

Advanced → File Manager

/system/fonts

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Permissions

Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: If the phone does not boot after replacement or fonts are displayed in characters, return the original files via the phone. TWRP Or restore the backup. On devices with dynamic partitions (for example, Xiaomi). 12T) This method can cause a loading failure.

Warnings:

• 🚨 Don’t replace fonts on HyperOS devices – this can disrupt your work MIUI+.
• 🔒 After updating MIUI through OTA fonts will be reset to standard.

How to return standard font to Xiaomi

If after experimenting with fonts, the interface became unreadable or errors occurred, you can return everything back in several ways - depending on the installation method used.

For the official method (through the Topics):

1. Open the Themes → Fonts.
2. Select MiSans (standard font Xiaomi).
3. Click Apply and restart the device.

For fonts installed via iFont/FontFit:

1. Open the application through which the font was installed.
2. Find the Restore Default Font option (or similar).
3. Confirm the recovery and restart the phone.

For fonts installed through Magisk:

1. Open Magisk. → Modules.
2. Find the FontManager module and remove it.
3. Reset the device.

For manual replacement via TWRP:

1. Download to TWRP.
2. Restore the /system partition backup or manually return the original font files from the backup.
3. Reset the device.

If none of the methods worked, reset your settings through Settings → About Phone → Reset. This will return all system files to factory status, but delete user data.

Top.-5 XPT for Xiaomi: recommendations for choosing

The typeface you choose depends on your preferences: some people like minimalist grotesques, and some people like classic antiques. We have selected 5 proven options that look good on AMOLED and IPS screens in Xiaomi devices:

Where to download fonts:

• 🌐 Google Fonts is a free library with an open license.
• 🎨 DaFont - a large selection of decorative fonts (check the license!).
• 📱 CoolApk – Chinese resource with themes and fonts for MIUI (Use an interpreter).

⚠️ Warning: Avoid fonts from single-page sites or suspicious sources. Some.ttf files may contain malicious code that compromises security. MIUI.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When installing fonts on Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and we have collected the most common errors and ways to fix them:

1. Font is not applied after rebooting

• 🔹 Make sure the debugging is done USB included (Settings) → For developers).
• 🔹 Repeat the command. ADB Superuser rights: Adb shell su -c "pm grant com.kapp.ifont android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"
• 🔹 On some firmware (for example, MIUI China) required to be disconnected MIUI Optimization in Developer Settings.

2. The symbols are displayed in squares or hieroglyphs

• 🔹 The font does not support Cyrillic – download the version with advanced encoding (for example, Noto Sans). CJK).
• 🔹 Check that the font file is not corrupted (open it to PC via Font Viewer).

3.After the MIUI update, the font dropped

• 🔹 It's normal behavior — OTA-Updates overwrite system files. Use Magisk to permanently install.
• 🔹 Create a Tasker task to automatically apply the font after the update.

4. iFont app doesn't see downloaded fonts

• 🔹 Check that files have a.ttf or.otf extension (sometimes they are downloaded to.zip).
• 🔹 Transfer the fonts to the Download or iFont root folder.

5.The device does not boot after replacing fonts via TWRP

• 🔹 Boot in. TWRP and restore the backup section. /system.
• 🔹 If there is no backup, download the original fonts for your model with Xiaomi Firmware Updater and replace them manually.

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Before experimenting with fonts, always create a backup using TWRP or Mi Flash. This will save time to restore the system.

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