Android smartphones can be your personal statement. Whether you use the manufacturer’s default skin, likethe Pixel Launcher, or experiment with third-party launchers, evenentry-level Android phonesallow you to customize most of your phone’s details. This extends to changing your interface’s fonts. Here’s how to change the font on your Android phone.
Change the system font with built-in tools
Every Android manufacturer has its own take on font customization. Depending on your device and its Android version, some devices limit you to tweaking only the size and weight of the font (how tall and wide letters are and how bold they appear). Others let you replace the font. Despite these differences, most Androids use similar settings for font customization.
How to change the font settings on Samsung
Of the major phone manufacturers,Samsung Galaxy phonesand Samsung OneUI offer the most flexibility when it comes to how you can display your text. You can change the size and weight of the font and download font faces from theGalaxy Store. Here’s how to get it done:
To download new fonts:
How to change the font settings on OnePlus
Although you can change the font on OnePlus phones, they don’t offer the same flexibility as Samsung devices.
How to change the font settings on Pixel
Google Pixel phones don’t let you change the font face, but you’re able to adjust the size and weight. Unlike other phones, the Pixels have an option for high-contrast text, which forces the phone text to be either black or white and, in some cases, puts a stroke on it to make it more visible.
How to change the font settings on Xiaomi
Like Samsung’s OneUI, MIUI has options for your device’s fonts. You can change the font style on your Xiaomi device using the Themes app or the Settings menu. Here’s how to do it.
Using the Themes app
Through the Settings menu
After selecting your new font, you might need to restart your device to see the changes reflected across all user interfaces.
Reddit users say MIUIoperates differently depending on the regionor country setting. Downloading and using new fonts is only accessible in certain areas, such as India and Hong Kong. If you aren’t in these regions, go toSettings>Additional Settings>Regionto change your phone’s region settings.
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Change the font settings with a launcher
Android lets you pick a launcher, which gives you the same customization options across different phones. While not all launchers allow you to customize fonts, many do. Explore a few to find one that lets you personalize your text style. If you’re keen on trying out a new launcher, we have alist of the best launchersfor you to try.
How to change the font settings with Smart Launcher 6
To change the font settings using Smart Launcher 6, follow these steps:
How to change the font settings with Niagara Launcher
Here’s how to modify the font settings using Niagara Launcher on your Android device:
Only two fonts are available if you use the free version of Niagara. If youupgrade to Niagara Pro($10 per year or a one-time payment of $30), you may use any font you want. However, you must find the font online and upload it to your phone.
How to change the font settings with Apex Launcher
To adjust the font settings inApex Launcheron your Android device, follow these steps:
Font changes in Apex are only reflected in the displayed names of your apps and folders.
Customize fonts on rooted devices
If you have root privileges on your phone, you can explore new typefaces using applications, like FontFix, which host hundreds of options. If you’re an advanced user, use a root-level file explorer to swap out the TTF file in/system/fonts, adjust the permissions torw-r-r, and reboot the device to apply the changes. ensure you rename the replacement file to match the original.
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Your Android, your style
Now that you’ve updated your fonts, keep customizing. Your Android is a canvas for your creativity. Considerchanging your app iconsto match your new fonts. On Samsung phones, use the One UI theme manager to change fonts and customize your phone’s screen. On Google Pixel phones, use themed icons. You can also use a third-party launcher to apply icon packs.
