How to remove screen magnification on Xiaomi: all ways to turn off zoom

Screen augmentation on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphones is often randomly enabled — just touch the screen three times or pinch it with a certain gesture. The feature is useful for people with visual problems, but most users get in the way: the interface becomes blurry, controls move beyond the display, and applications are displayed incorrectly. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable zooming, including hidden MIUI settings and solutions for cases when standard methods do not work.

Complicating the problem is that the path to settings may differ from one version of the shell, for example, in MIUI 14, the zoom menu was moved from the Special Features section to the Screen, and in older firmware (MIUI 12 and below), the option was called differently, and we took these nuances into account and collected universal instructions that will suit most models, from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Standard shutdown through "Special Opportunities"

The most obvious way is to use the built-in MIUI settings, which works on 90% of devices unless the shell has been heavily modified (e.g., custom firmware).

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Special Features section (in some versions - Convenience or Additional).
3. Select the Enlargement (or Screen Size) option.
4. Turn off the Triple Touch slider for zooming and the magnification gesture.
5. If the screen is already enlarged, touch it with two fingers and bring them together (the gesture of "pinching").

On some models (such as the POCO X5 Pro), the option may be called Loop or Screen zoom. If you do not find a section, try searching for settings - type "magnification" in the row at the top.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for POCO (for example, POCO F5) If there is no section "Special features", try the path: Settings → System system → Additionally. → Increase.

2. Disconnect via gestures (if the screen is enlarged and unresponsive)

There are times when the screen is already enlarged and you can't get it back to normal -- the gestures don't work, or the interface is cut off at the edges -- and then you can have a forced scale reset.

• 👆 Triple touch: Touch the screen three times in a row (not fast, at intervals) ~0.5 seconds. If the function is active, the scale will reset.
• 🤏 Plug gesture: Spread out two fingers on the screen and then bring them back together (as in reducing the photo). 2-3 once.
• 🔄 Reboot: Press the power button for 10 seconds to force the device to restart. Once turned on, check the scale.
• 📱 Side buttons: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) volume-holding + And at the same time, it'll scale back.

If the gestures don’t work, try connecting your smartphone to your computer and use it. ADB-Also check if the For the Visually Impaired mode is activated - it can block standard gestures.

3. Resetting special features settings

If standard methods don't work and scaling goes on on its own, the problem may be a setup failure, in which case resetting Special Opportunities to factory settings will help:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Resetting Settings.
3. Confirm action. This will disable all accessibility features, including zoom, voice control and subtitles.

After reset, check the screen, if the problem persists, it could be corrupted software or shell conflict, in which case the MIUI update or the phone reset to factory settings will help (but this is a last resort).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global and MIUI China’s ways to set up may be different.If you use custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU), check the Settings section. → Display → Accessibility.

4.Use of ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If the software methods don't work, you can turn off the magnification via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for advanced users and requires a computer.

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Enable USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times to become a developer), then Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) Enter: adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_enabled 0 adb shell settings put secure accessibility_display_magnification_scale 1.0
5. Reset the device.

These commands force the system-level scaling to be disabled. If the problem returns after the reboot, check if the feature is enabled in the Developer Settings section (Debug → zoom simulation).

5. Verification of conflicting applications

Sometimes the screen size is turned on not because of system settings, but because of third-party applications, especially with:

• 🔍 Loops and scanners: Apps like Magnifying Glass or Text Scanner can intercept gestures.
• 🦽 Accessibility Suite, Easy Access or similar.
• 🎮 Game utilities: Game Turbo or Xiaomi Game Center sometimes resize to improve visibility.
• 🤖 Automators: MacroDroid, Tasker, or Automate can create rules for scaling.

To find the culprit:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by Permissions and find applications with access to Special Features.
3. Disable permissions for suspicious programs or remove them.

On some devices (e.g. Redmi K60), the built-in Security app can block scaling changes. Try temporarily disabling its protection in Settings → Memory and Security → System Protection.

6. Hardware causes and what to do

If none of these methods worked, the problem could be a hardware malfunction, and here are the most common cases.

• 📱 Damaged display: Cracks or touchscreen detachment can cause false touches that activate the increase.
• 🔋 Bloated battery: Pressure on screen leads to spontaneous gestures.
• 💧 Moisture intrusion: Oxidation of touchpad contacts disrupts the sensor.
• 🔌 Faulty plume: Poor contact between motherboard and screen causes crashes.

For diagnosis:

1. Check the screen for cracks or swelling (especially at the edges).
2. Connect your phone to charging – if you tap the case, the scale changes, it’s a sign of a bloated battery.
3. Test the touchscreen in the service menu: type ##6484## (some models run ##4636###) and select Touch Test.

⚠️ Warning: If the screen responds to touch even without touching (e.g., spontaneously enlarging in the pocket), this is a sign of a faulty digitizer.In this case, a replacement of the touchscreen is required - self-repair is not recommended due to the risk of damaging the plumes.

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Before visiting the service center, back up your data via Settings → About Phone → Backup. After you change your screen or battery, all settings will reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen size on Xiaomi