How to change the size of the widget on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: all the ways and nuances

Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a popular smartphone with a shell MIUI, which offers flexible desktop customization. One of the most popular features is the customization of widgets, from weather and calendar to music players and notes. However, not everyone knows that most widgets can be resized to suit their needs, increase for better readability or reduce to save space on the screen.

In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to resize widgets on Redmi 9T, including standard MIUI tools, third-party launchers and hidden settings. We will focus on the nuances associated with the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) and the limitations of specific widgets. If you want to optimize the home screen space or just experiment with the design, this is the guide for you.

Before you start, make sure your device has an up-to-date version of MIUI installed. Some features may not be available in older builds. Check the version from the Settings menu → About Phone → MIUI version.

Why can’t you change the size of the widget?

Many Redmi 9T users are facing a problem: the widget does not scale, despite long holdings and attempts to stretch it.

• 🔄 The widget type does not support resizing. For example, Google Search widgets or Yandex.Weather often have fixed dimensions specified by the developer.
• 📱 Uses a third-party launcher (Nova, Apex, Lawnchair), which blocks native functions MIUI.
• 🔧 Disabled function "Change the size of widgets" in the system settings (rarely, but occurs after resetting settings).
• 📦 The widget is installed from APK, It's not from a store, but it's a widget that can ignore the system rules.

If your widget doesn’t respond to stretching attempts, first check its origin. For example, the Mi Fit widget (for smartwatches) scales only vertically, and the Google Calendar widget can have up to 3 fixed sizes.

Method 1: Standard size change with long pressing

The simplest method that works for most built-in MIUI widgets is:

1. Press and hold the widget on the home screen until the menu appears (usually 1-2 seconds).
2. Release your finger – a frame with markers should appear around the widget (white or blue dots at the corners).
3. Pull on any marker to stretch the widget in the right direction. Some widgets only support vertical or horizontal zoom.
4. Click on the free screen space to save the changes.

If the markers don’t appear, try the following:

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes system lags block interaction with widgets.
• 📂 Remove the widget and add it again: long press → Delete, then drag again from the widget menu.
• 🔧 Check if the light mode is enabled in the settings (Settings) → Special opportunities → Easy mode. It limits customization.

Make sure the widget is not blocked by the system

Check for scaling markers

Turn off the light mode (if enabled)

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Important! Some widgets (such as the Mi Home for smart homes) require pre-configuration in the app itself. If the widget displays an empty bezel, open the app it belongs to and update the data.

Method 2: Using the MIUI launcher settings

MIUI 12/13/14 has hidden launcher settings that allow you to control the size of the widgets more precisely, so you can activate them:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. Find the Launcher (or MIUI Launcher) in the list and open its settings.
4. Select Storage and Cache → Storage Management → Clear Data (this will reset the launcher settings, but won’t delete the widgets!).
5. Return to the home screen and try resizing the widget again.

If this method does not work, try an alternative method:

• 📱 Keep your finger in the free seat of the main screen. → Select the main screen settings.
• 🔧 Scroll down to the Additional section and enable the option to Allow resize widgets (if any).

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If the widgets are gone after the launcher is reset, don't panic! They're not deleted, they're just hidden. To get them back, long press on the screen → Widgets → find the right one and drag it back.

Method 3: Third-party launchers for flexible settings

If the built-in MIUI tools don’t suit you, you can use third-party launchers like Nova Launcher or Lawnchair, which offer advanced customization options, including:

• 📏 Arbitrary scaling of widgets (even those that are in the MIUI fixed).
• 🎨 Set up transparency and style of framework.
• 🔄 Creating backup copies of the location of widgets.
• 📱 Support for gestures for quick access to widgets.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play and make it the default launcher.
2. Add the widget to the main screen (long press → Widgets).
3. Press and hold the widget → in the menu that appears, select Change the size.
4. Pull around the corners to adjust the size. at Nova available up to 5×5 net-cells (against 4×4 into MIUI).

Important: Some widgets (like Google Discover) may conflict with third-party launchers and refuse to scale, in which case only a return to the standard MIUI launcher will help.

Method 4: Editing Configuration Files (for Advanced)

If you're willing to take risks, you can manually edit the system files that control the size of the widgets, a method that requires root rights and is only suitable for advanced users.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path. /data/data/com.miui.home/shared_prefs/.
3. Find the file. launcher_provider.xml Open it in the text editor.
4. Find the line with the parameter widget_size_force_resizable and change the value from false to true.
5. Save the file, restart the device.

⚠️ Attention! Incorrect editing of system files can lead to launcher crash or loss of widgets. Before making changes, back up the file! MIUI All settings can be reset.

If after editing widgets began to behave unstable (disappear, do not update), return the original values in the file or reset the launcher through the application settings.

Features of widgets on Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Redmi 9T has a number of unique nuances when working with widgets associated with hardware and software limitations:

• 📱 Screen resolution (1600×720) It affects the minimum size of the widgets, for example, the Mi Weather widget can no longer be used. 2×1 squatting, otherwise the text will become unreadable.
• 🔋 Battery optimization: Some widgets (like Google Fit) stop updating in the background. To fix this, add the app to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → Find the right one. → Select "No restrictions".
• 🔄 Animation. MIUI They may delay the appearance of zoom markers. Turn off animations in Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Click 7 times on the version to open Developer Mode, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Scale of window/transition animation → Off.).

Also, consider that Redmi 9T comes with different MIUI versions depending on the region (Global, EEA, China).In the Chinese version (MIUI China), some widgets may have additional customization options that are not available in global firmware.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after a successful resize, the widget may not work properly, and consider the typical problems and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Attention! If the widget has stopped responding to touches after the size change, check if another element (such as a folder or an icon) is blocking it. Hold your finger on the problem widget and move it slightly - if it sticks to another object, remove the interfering element.

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Before experimenting with widgets, always check if a particular widget supports size change. For example, Google and Facebook widgets often have strict restrictions, while Mi Fit or Notes widgets are more flexible.

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