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How To Change Default System Fonts in Xiaomi MIUI Interface

Xiaomi’s MIUI interface allows users to customize various aspects of the system UI, including the default system fonts. Changing the fonts can give your Xiaomi device a fresh new look and feel.

Prerequisites Before Changing Fonts

Before you change fonts on your Xiaomi device running MIUI, ensure:

  • Your Xiaomi phone runs MIUI 12 or later based on Android 10 and above. Older versions may not support system-wide font changes.
  • Install the latest MIUI system update on your device.
  • Back up your data to prevent potential data loss when tweaking system settings.
  • Grant permissions to the font apps you use to change system fonts.

Methods to Change Default Fonts on Xiaomi MIUI

You can use the following methods to change default system fonts on Xiaomi MIUI:

Use Built-in Fonts Manager

MIUI has an inbuilt Fonts app that allows changing fonts:

  • Go to Settings > Display > Font
  • Tap on Font style to see inbuilt fonts
  • Select the desired font you want to apply system-wide
  • Tap Apply to preview font and confirm

The Fonts app only includes limited built-in font options from Xiaomi.

Install Custom Fonts from Apps

To install custom fonts from third-party apps:

  • Download font apps like Fonts, ZFont 3, Font Installer, etc. from Play Store
  • Open the font app and browse for fonts collection
  • Select a font > Tap install to apply the font
  • Reboot device for changes to take effect

These font apps provide 100+ custom fonts to choose from.

Manually Install Font APK Files

You can manually install font APK files downloaded from websites:

  • Download font APK files from portals like Dafont.com
  • Open File manager, tap on downloaded APK font file
  • Install the font APK and grant required permissions
  • Reboot phone for font changes to apply

Manually sideloading fonts give access to even more font types.

Use Magisk Modules

If your Xiaomi device has root access, use Magisk modules:

  • Install Magisk app for root access
  • Download font Magisk modules from Apps like Xposed Repo
  • Install font module in Magisk app
  • Reboot once to apply custom font system-wide

Magisk modules can change fonts without needing separate apps.

Tips for Changing Default Fonts in MIUI

Follow these tips when changing default system fonts:

  • Test fonts first in specific apps to preview before applying system-wide.
  • Avoid fonts with too thin or thick styling as they strain readability.
  • Sans-serif fonts like Roboto work well for system UI legibility.
  • Use fonts with multiple weights & styles for consistency across UI.
  • Reboot device after changing fonts for proper application.
  • Change font size if current size doesn’t suit new font styling.

Reverting Back to Default Fonts

To revert to the default MIUI system font:

  • Go to Settings > Display > Font
  • Tap Font style and select System font option
  • Tap Apply and confirm to revert to default font
  • Reboot device for the change to take effect

This will undo all custom font changes and apply the default MIUI font style.

Troubleshooting Issues After Font Change

If you face issues after changing default fonts, try:

  • Clear app cache/data of font apps used.
  • Check for font app updates and install them.
  • Disable then re-enable the font app’s permissions.
  • Boot into Safe Mode and change back to default font.
  • Factory reset device if issues persist after reverting fonts.

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