Originally written by Amit Kumar, updated by Dibyajyoti Kabi. First published January 7, 2019. Updated October 24, 2026.
To change the font on a Samsung Galaxy phone, open Settings > Display > Font size and style and tap Font style. Pick one of the built-in fonts, or tap Download fonts to get more from the Galaxy Store. You don’t need root, and the new font applies across the whole phone right away.
When this post first went up in 2019, the trick was a free app called GxFonts that worked on Android 7.0 and newer. That app is no longer on the Play Store, and One UI now handles fonts well on its own, so I’ve rewritten the guide around the built-in options.
Key points
- Samsung lets you change the system font without root.
- The setting is in Settings > Display > Font size and style.
- You can download free and paid fonts from the Galaxy Store.
- The same screen has a font size slider and a Bold font toggle.
- Old font apps like GxFonts are gone, so skip random APKs that promise custom fonts.
How do I change the font on my Samsung Galaxy?
Use Font style in Display settings. Samsung lists the same steps on its font size and style support page.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Display.
- Tap Font size and style.
- Tap Font style.
- Pick a font from the list.
The font changes right away in Settings, the home screen and most apps. Some apps use their own fonts, so they won’t change.
How do I download more fonts on Samsung?
Get them from the Galaxy Store, right from the font screen.
- Go to Settings > Display > Font size and style > Font style.
- Tap Download fonts.
- The Galaxy Store opens on the fonts section.
- Tap a font to see a preview, then tap the install or download button.
- Go back to Font style and pick the new font.
Many fonts are free, and some are paid. Use Wi-Fi if you’re grabbing a few, since some font packs are big.
How do I change font size and make text bold?
Use the same Font size and style screen. Drag the Font size slider left or right, and turn on Bold font for thicker text. Samsung’s display settings page covers these along with screen zoom and other display options.
| Setting | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Font style | The typeface used across the phone |
| Bold font | Makes all system text thicker |
| Font size | Makes text bigger or smaller |
| Screen zoom (in Display) | Makes text, icons and buttons bigger together |
| High contrast text (in Accessibility > Vision) | Adds an outline to text so it’s easier to read |
Can I use my own font file on Samsung?
Not with the built-in settings. One UI only lists fonts from Samsung and the Galaxy Store. Back in 2019, apps like GxFonts got around that, but Samsung blocked most of those tricks in later updates, and the apps that remain often come as unknown APKs. I’d stick with the Galaxy Store, since it’s safer and won’t break after an update.
Frequently asked questions
Will changing the font slow down my phone?
No. A font is a small file, and switching it has no real effect on speed or battery.
How do I go back to the default Samsung font?
Open Settings > Display > Font size and style > Font style and pick Default.
Why doesn’t the font change in some apps?
Apps like WhatsApp, Instagram and Chrome use their own fonts for parts of the screen. The system font only applies where the app uses Android’s default font.
Can I delete a font I downloaded?
Yes. In the Galaxy Store, open Menu > Updates or your purchased items, find the font and uninstall it. You can also find it under Settings > Apps.
Related guides
- How to disable Bixby on Samsung Galaxy phones
- Will your Samsung phone get Android 16 and One UI 8?
- How to join the Samsung One UI beta program
- How to safely remove Samsung bloatware without root
- More Samsung guides
- More One UI guides
- Android 7.0 posts
That’s it. A new font is one of the quickest ways to make your Galaxy phone feel different.
If Font style looks different on your phone, leave a comment with your model and One UI version, and I’ll tell you where to find it.
