How to return the standard font to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all working methods

Why the font on the Redmi Note 8 Pro has changed and how to fix it

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI firmware allows you to flexibly customize the appearance of the system, including fonts. However, after installing custom themes, updates or unsuccessful experiments with settings, users often face a problem: instead of the usual factory font, unreadable, too large or distorted text is displayed, 80% of the time this is due to conflict of design themes, damage to system files or a malfunction of the MiuiSystemFont service.

There are several ways to get back the standard font, from simply resetting themes to manually editing system files via ADB. It is important to understand that the methods differ in complexity and risks: some require root rights, others work without them. In this article, we will analyze all the current solutions, including the hidden settings MIUI 12/13/14, which are not dokumented in the official Xiaomi help.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: path of adjustment → The phone. → Version. MIUI. Methods for MIUI 12 and MIUI 14 may differ.
• 🔄 Availability of backup: create a backup in Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 🔧 Developer rights: activate them by clicking 7 times on the Version MIUI phone-setting.

Method 1: Resetting themes to the factory

The safest method is to return a standard MIUI theme, which automatically restores the factory font, which works without rooting and requires no technical skills.

Instructions:

1. Open the Themes app (the icon with a brush on your desktop).
2. Go to the section My → Established.
3. Find a theme marked “Default” (usually the first one on the list) and click on it.
4. Apply and confirm the choice.
5. Reboot the phone: Long hold power button → Reboot.

If the standard topic is not on the list:

• 🔍 Download it manually from the official theme directory (search for "Default»).
• 📥 Install a file with the.mtz extension through the Themes app.

Check out the current version of MIUI

Create a backup of your settings

Activate Developer Rights (optional)

Download the standard theme in advance (if it is not on the list)-->

⚠️ Attention: After resetting themes, custom wallpaper and icon styles may disappear. You can restore them through Settings → Wallpaper or backup.

Method 2: Manually remove custom fonts through file manager

If the theme reset didn’t work, the problem could be in the remaining custom font files, stored in system folders and not deleted automatically, and this method would require a file manager with root access (e.g., MiXplorer or Solid Explorer).

Step-by-step:

1. Install MiXplorer and give it root rights in the settings.
2. Go to /system/fonts//data/fonts/
3. Delete all files with.ttf or.otf extensions except: 📄 DroidSansFallback.ttf (system backup font) 📄 NotoSansCJK-Regular.ttc (to support Chinese characters)

Reboot the phone.

Critical error: If the phone does not boot after deleting the fonts, restore files via TWRP or reflash the device in Fastboot mode.

Method 3: Using ADB to Reset Fonts

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a powerful tool for managing Android devices via a computer, which can reset font settings without root, but you need to enable debugging over USB.

Instructions for Windows:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack it into the C:\adb folder.
2. Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to your PC and select File Transfer mode.
3. Open the command line in the adb folder (Shift + right button → Open the PowerShell window here).
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb devices adb shell cmd overlay list | grep font cmd overlay disable --user 0 [name overlay font] Replace [name overlay font] with the value from the output of the third command (for example, com.android.theme.font.roboto).
5. Reboot the phone.

If the commands don’t work, try an alternative method:

adb shell


settings delete secure default_font_scale




settings delete secure font_scale

This will reset the font scale to the standard value (1.0).

- USB debugging.

Unlocking OEM (if you plan to firmware)

- Do not turn off the screen during charging (for convenience)-->

Method 4: Complete reset (Hard Reset)

If previous methods didn't work, the radical solution is to reset to factory settings, which will delete all user data, but it's guaranteed to return the standard font. On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, you can reset in two ways:

Method 1: Through the settings menu

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Enter the password (if installed) and confirm the action.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (if the phone doesn't boot)

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the MI logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data → Wipe All Data.
4. Confirm the reset and wait for the reset.

⚠️ Warning: After Hard Reset, the phone will return to the "out of the box" state, and you can only recover data from a backup of the Mi Cloud or a local backup!

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Resetting is the only way to return a standard font if the problem is caused by corrupting system files or conflicting MIUI updates.

Method 5: Fastboot Flashing (for power users)

If the font has changed after a failed update or custom firmware installation, you may need to completely flash through Fastboot mode.This method is suitable for the Redmi Note 8 Pro with model number M1906G7G (check in Settings → About Phone → Model).

Step-by-step:

1. Download the official firmware for your model from the Xiaomi Firmware website (select Global or Russia region).
2. Unpack the archive in a folder. C:\fastboot_rom.
3. Install the Mi Flash Tool drivers and connect the phone in Fastboot mode (clip Power + Volume Down).
4. Launch the Mi Flash Tool, select the firmware folder and click Refresh → Flash.
5. Wait until it is completed (10-15 minutes) and restart the device.

Important nuances:

• 🔌 Use the original. USB-Xiaomi cable – cheap analogues can cause errors.
• 🔋 The battery charge must be at least 50%.
• 📥 The firmware will delete all data, including photos and apps.

Additional tips and prevention of font problems

To avoid repeated font issues on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, follow these guidelines:

What to do:

• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI through settings → Update of the PO.
• 📦 Install themes only from the official catalog.
• 🔍 Before installing custom fonts, check the reviews of other users.

What to avoid:

• ❌ Don’t use apps to change fonts without root (like iFont or FontFix) – they often break system files.
• ❌ Do not edit files in /system/fonts/ backup.
• ❌ Do not install firmware from third-party developers (such as LineageOS) unless you are sure of their compatibility.

If you often experiment with design, create a backup of the /system partition using TWRP:

adb backup -f system_backup.ab -system

This file can be restored in the event of a failure.

FAQ: Frequent questions about fonts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro