How to change the font size on Xiaomi: a detailed guide

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones today have great high-pixel density displays that make the image clear, but standard text can seem small to many users. This is especially true for people with reduced vision or those who prefer to read news and books from the phone screen without using glasses. The built-in MIUI shell or the new HyperOS provides powerful personalization tools to adapt the device to the individual needs of the owner.

Changing the scale of interface elements is not just a matter of convenience, but also an important accessibility feature that makes the gadget more friendly. Standard settings often offer only basic choices, but there are hidden menus and additional options that not all owners of equipment know about. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to zoom in text, from simple switches to advanced engineering menus.

You can learn how to customize the font not only in the system menus, but also in popular browsers and reading apps. We will look at the nuances of working with different versions of the Android operating system, since the location of items may vary depending on the year of release of the model.

Basic settings through the screen menu

The easiest and fastest way to resize text on your Xiaomi smartphone is in the standard settings menu.This method is suitable for most users who just need to make the inscriptions bigger or smaller without going into technical details. First, you need to unlock the device and find the Settings icon, which usually looks like a gear.

In the list of options that opens, you should scroll down and select the Screen section. This is where the basic controls of the visual part of the interface are concentrated. Note that in some versions of the firmware, this item may be called Display or combined with the Language and Input section, although the logic is retained in current MIUI 14 and HyperOS builds.

Inside the Screen menu, you need to find text size, and if you click on it, you'll see a slider that moves around in real time and changes the size of the font across all the system menus, so you can visually choose the optimal value that's comfortable for your eyes.

⚠️ Attention: With a strong increase in the slider, some interface elements can “poop” on each other or cut off, since the layout of some applications is not designed for extremely large text.

After adjusting the size, be sure to check how the view has changed in different applications. The system applies the new parameters instantly, but to correctly display them in some programs, you may need to completely close and restart them. If you are short of the standard range, you should consider additional methods of scaling.

Use of the “enlarged text” mode

For users who don't have a standard slider, Android has a special accessibility feature that allows you to increase the font to above the standard maximum, which is critical for people with severe visual impairments, and activating this option changes the logic of displaying text throughout the system globally.

To enable this mode, go to Settings, then select Additional and find Special Opportunities. In the list of available options, you are interested in the section related to text size or visual enhancements. Depending on the version of MIUI, the path may be slightly different, but the key word here is "Accessibility."

Inside the accessibility menu, find the Large Text or Enlarged Text switch, and once activated, the system will alert you that some applications may not display correctly, which is a standard warning, as program interfaces are set to certain standards that are broken by extreme scaling.

• 📱 The feature increases the font in all supported apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram.
• 👁️ The option is especially useful for older people or users with low visual acuity.
• ⚙️ Changes take effect immediately and do not require rebooting the device.

It is important to understand that enabling the zoom mode can affect the layout of sites in the browser and the display of buttons in games. Some controls can become too large and occupy the entire screen, making it impossible to use the application, in such cases, you have to find a balance between readability and functionality.

Global scaling through “For Developers”

Even if the magnified text mode doesn't work, you can use the hidden developer menu, which is available as Minimum Width, which controls the interface density in the DPI (dots per inch), and changing that value makes the system think it has a different resolution screen, which results in a proportional increase in all elements, including text and icons.

To access this menu, you must first activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and find the MIUI Version (or OS Version) bar. Click on it quickly 7-10 times in a row until you notice that you have become a developer.

In the list of parameters that opens, scroll down to the "Draw" or "Interface" section. Find the Minimum Width. The default value is usually around 360-392 dpi. To increase all the elements, you need to reduce this number. For example, setting the 320 value will make the interface larger, and the 200 value will make it even larger.

Recommended starting value for the test: 320


Standard value: 360-392




Extreme magnification: 240-280

⚠️ Be very careful when changing the parameter. DPI. Setting a value too low (less than 200) can make the interface unreadable or cause the system to freeze, requiring a reset setting.

This is the most powerful tool in the user's arsenal, but it requires care. Change the values gradually, checking the result after each step. If the interface becomes unreadable, do not panic: usually after 15 seconds of inactivity, the settings are reset, or you can try to quickly change the value back if the screen reacts to touch.

Set up the font in the Mi Browser and Chrome browser

Often users don't want to zoom in on the whole system, but only when browsing the web. System settings may not be applied correctly within browsers, as they have their own rendering engines. Let's consider how to scale separately for popular browsers on Xiaomi.

In the standard Mi Browser, you need to open the menu (three bars in the corner) and select Settings. Next, go to the Settings section of the website or Page Size. Here you can set a fixed scale, for example, 120% or 150%, which will cause all sites to open with increased content.

For Google Chrome users, the procedure is also simple: Open a three-dot menu, select Settings, then Special. In Text Size, move the slider to the right. This change will only affect the Chrome tabs and will not affect other applications, which is a big plus for preserving the overall look of the system.

• 🌐 Browser settings do not affect the system interface.
• 📖 You can set different scales for different browsers.
• 🔍 The “read text” function in Chrome automatically adapts articles to a convenient format.

It is worth noting that some modern sites use a responsive layout that can ignore the browser zoom settings in trying to adjust to the width of the screen, in such cases it is better to use the PC version or read mode, if it is available.

Display problems in third-party applications

Despite the efforts of Xiaomi and Google, not all apps respond to changes in system fonts, especially older versions of programs or applications that are developed without regard to accessibility standards, and users may find themselves in a situation where the menu text is huge and the chat text is small.

Often the problem is that the application uses its own, "stitched" fonts, ignoring system settings, in such cases, you can only change the text size inside the application itself if the developer has provided such an option.

If the app doesn't have settings and the system zoom doesn't work, the only way out is to use the Loop or Magnify function in the special features section, which allows you to temporarily enlarge any part of the screen by double pressing, which helps you read small text.

Installation and configuration of third-party fonts

Xiaomi’s official theme store offers not only icon and wallpaper changes, but also new fonts, some of which are inherently larger and readable than the standard Roboto or MiSans. It’s a great way to change the visual style of the device by making the text more massive without changing the system’s zoom settings.

To download new fonts, open the Themes app on your desktop. In the bottom panel, select the Font tab. Here is a catalog of free and paid options. Pay attention to fonts marked "Bold" or "Large" - these are usually better suited for improving readability.

Once you have installed the new font, the system will suggest that you use it, and in some cases, you may need to reboot your smartphone to make the changes apply to all areas of the interface, and if the font seems too decorative and hard to read, it can easily be returned to standard in the same font management menu.

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When installing third-party fonts, pay attention to the presence of support for Cyrillic, otherwise instead of Russian letters, you will see squares or question marks.

Compatibility table and (FAQ)

Below is a summary of possible problems and solutions when working with text on Xiaomi devices. If you encounter unusual interface behavior, check out this list.

Often users forget that after updating the firmware, all personalized settings can be reset to factory values, so after a major update to MIUI or HyperOS, it makes sense to recheck the screen settings.

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The optimal balance between font size and the amount of information on the screen is achieved experimentally: start with a small zoom in and gradually add scale until reading is comfortable.

In conclusion, font size management on Xiaomi is a flexible process that allows you to adapt your smartphone to any user. Using a combination of system settings, developer menus and third-party fonts, you can achieve the perfect result. Don't be afraid to experiment with parameters, remembering the possibility of returning to the original values.