How to Change the Size of the Badges on Xiaomi’s Desktop: All Ways in 5 Minutes

The size of the icons on the Xiaomi desktop can significantly affect the usability of a smartphone. Too large icons take up a lot of space and limit view, and small ones make navigation difficult, especially on high-resolution screens. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to scale icons for devices on MIUI 12-15, including hidden settings and workarounds for older models.

It is important to understand that the MIUI interface is regularly updated, and the location of some menu items may vary depending on the firmware version. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that will suit most of the modern smartphones of the brand – from Redmi Note 11 to flagship Xiaomi 14. If you are faced with a non-standard situation (for example, after custom firmware), at the end of the article there is a section with solutions to problems.

Why you may not be able to change the size of the icons

Before proceeding to settings, it is worth eliminating common reasons why the option of changing the scale of icons may not be available:

• 📱 An outdated version MIUI. On firmware older MIUI 11 icon zoom function is often missing or not working properly. Update system in Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI.
• 🔒 Launcher restrictions: Some third-party launchers (e.g. Nova Launcher or Nova Launcher) POCO Launcher) redefining settings MIUI. Return the standard launcher to Settings → Annexes → By default. → Launcher.
• 🛠️ Visually impaired mode: If you activate Enlargement mode, it can block the manual adjustment of the icons.
• 📦 System glitches. Launcher cache sometimes knocks settings.Clean it up: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Clear the cache.

If none of the items fit, check if the phone has a forced-scale developer mode installed (this may conflict with icon settings). Turn it off in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times on version number, then in Additional → For developers, find the Minimum Width and reset the value).

Method 1: Standard Size Resizing with MIUI Settings

This is the easiest method that works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and newer. Instructions are suitable for Redmi models, POCO and Xiaomi lineup (e.g. Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 12 Pro+).

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Desktop section (or the Screen on some firmware).
3. Select the Size of Application Icons (may be called the Size of Icons).
4. Move the slider left (reduce) or right (increase), and the changes are applied immediately, and you can evaluate the results in real time.
5. Click Ready or go back to save the settings.

If the slider is missing, try an alternative path: pinch the free space on the desktop → tap on Desktop Settings → find the Scale tab. On some firmware, the option is hidden here.

Make sure you use the standard MIUI Launcher |

Check the MIUI version (not lower than 12) |

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Method 2: Size resizing through desktop editing mode

On some devices (such as the POCO X5 or Redmi 10C), the scale settings are hidden in screen editing mode, which works even if the item is not in the main Settings menu.

How to do this:

1. Press any free space on your desktop (not on the icon!).
2. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a toolbar, and you'll tap the Settings icon or edit.
3. Find the tab Size or Size of icons. If you don't have one, swipe left/right on the bottom bar, sometimes the option is hidden on the second page.
4. Select one of the options (usually 3-5 preset sizes) or move the slider.
5. Click Apply or Save.

Important: Some firmwares only change when the launcher is restarted. If the icons don't change immediately, restart the launcher: open Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Forced to stop, then return to the desktop.

Method 3: Using hidden settings (for advanced users)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use hidden settings. MIUI, which are available through the engineering menu or ADB-This is a good way to use devices with unlocked bootloaders or root rights, but some of the commands work without them.

To scale up icons through ADB:

1. Install Platform Tools on your PC and connect your phone over USB (enable USB Debugging in Settings → For Developers).
2. Open the command line in the adb.exe folder and type: adb shell settings put global icon_scale_factor 0.85 Here. 0.85 — scale ratio (range usually from 0.7 before 1.3).
3. Restart your launcher or phone to make changes effective.

To reset to a standard size, use the command:

adb shell settings delete global icon_scale_factor

Warning: Incorrect values of the ratio can lead to the disappearance of icons or failure of the launcher. If after the command the screen became empty, reset the launcher settings or restart the phone.

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If ADB-When you have a command that is not working, try using Activity Launcher (available on Google Play). Open it, find the activity of com.miui.home.settings.IconSizeSettings and run it, it will open a hidden icon size setting menu.

Method 4: Third-party launchers for flexible settings

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can install an alternative launcher with advanced customization options.

• 🎨 Nova Launcher — allows you to resize icons in 1% increments, adjust indentations and animations. The free version has limitations, but they are enough for basic tasks.
• 🔧 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher that supports adaptive icons and gestures. It's well optimized for weak devices (Redmi). 9A, POCO C40).
• 🖼️ Hyperion Launcher – offers unique icon styles and dynamic zooming depending on the orientation of the screen.
• 📱 POCO Launcher – the official launcher from Xiaomi for the line POCO, It works on any device, it has an icon size regulator built in.

To install a third-party launcher:

1. Download an app from Google Play (like Nova Launcher).
2. Open it and follow the setup instructions.
3. In the launcher settings, find the Size of the icons section (usually in Settings → Desktop or Appearance).
4. Adjust the slider and save the changes.
5. When requesting, select the new launcher as Default.

Warning: Some launchers may conflict with proprietary MIUI features, such as Second Space or Application Protection. If system services stop working after installation, return the standard launcher.

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Third-party launchers give you more flexibility to set up, but can increase battery consumption by 5-10% due to background activity. If autonomy is more important than customization, use built-in MIUI tools.

Problem Solving: Icons don’t change size or disappear

Sometimes, when the icons scale up, they don't behave as they are, they stay the same size, they overlap, they disappear, and here's how to fix the typical mistakes:

⚠️ Note: if the icons become blurred after the resize, it means that the launcher uses stretched versions of standard images. Install a pack of icons from Google Play (for example, Pixel Icon Pack) - this will solve the problem.

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the desktop settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the launcher (or MIUI Launcher).
3. Slip the vault. → Reset the settings.
4. Confirm the action. Attention: this will remove all your widgets and icon locations!

Additional tips for optimizing the desktop

Changing the size of the icons is only part of customization, and here are some tips to make the Xiaomi desktop even more convenient:

• 📂 Grouping icons: create folders for similar applications (for example, "Social networks", "Games.
• 🔄 Auto sorting: Enable Auto sorting in the launcher settings so that new apps don’t get scattered across the screen.
• 🎨 Dark theme for icons: in Settings → Desktop → Choose dark packs (such as the Dark Icon Pack) to reduce eye strain.
• 🔍 Desktop search: Swipe down on the home screen to quickly find the app without scrolling.
• 🔋 Battery savings: Turn off animations in Settings → The phone. → Additionally. → Windows animation (install) 0.5x) — This will speed up work and reduce energy consumption.

Professional life hack: If you need to switch between different icon sizes often (like day and night), use the Tasker app to automate. Create a task that scales over ADB on a schedule or when you connect to Wi-Fi.

FAQ: Frequent questions about customizing icons on Xiaomi