How to make a keyboard more on a Xiaomi smartphone: all ways

Xiaomi's small keyboard on the screen makes it difficult to type, constantly correct errors and strain vision? The problem is especially relevant for users with large fingers or low vision. Fortunately, the manufacturer has envisaged several ways to increase the size of the keyboard - both with built-in MIUI tools and with the help of third-party applications.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working methods, from basic zoom settings to hidden developer settings and alternative keyboards. Note that some of the methods may differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and the model of the smartphone (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.). If your phone runs on “pure” Android (for example, Xiaomi A3), some of the instructions will also work.

Before you start, check the current firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This will help you follow the instructions more accurately.

1. Enlarge the keyboard through MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use built-in zoom options. It works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including HyperOS. You do not need to install additional applications or get root rights.

Instructions:

1. Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
3. Select Size and layout (or Setting up the layout in new versions).
4. Move the slider size of the keyboard to the right to enlarge it.
5. Press Ready or Save.

If there is no slider, try another way:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Additional settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
• 🔍 Select the keyboard you use (usually Google Keyboard or Xiaomi Keyboard).
• 🎛️ Find the Appearance or Layout section and adjust the size.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO F5, Redmi 10C) If you change the size of the keyboard, it may be lost on the screen, in which case, restart the phone or return the standard settings to the same menu.

2. Scaling the entire interface (including the keyboard)

If you can't zoom in on the keyboard alone, you can zoom in on the whole screen, and it's also going to make icons, fonts and other interfaces bigger, and it's good for people with visual problems.

How to scale up:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Text and Display Size (or Screen Size in HyperOS).
3. Move the screen size slider to the right to zoom in.
4. Click Apply and confirm the change.

After application, the keyboard and all elements will become larger, minus the method: if you set too large a scale, some applications may not display correctly (for example, cropped edges in games or messengers).

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If the keyboard gets too big after zooming in and closes the input field, try turning on One-Handed mode in the screen settings. This will push the keyboard down.

3. Use of the regime for the visually impaired

MIUI has a special mode for visually impaired users called Large Text, which not only increases the keyboard, but also all system fonts, which can be redundant, but if other methods have not worked, try this one.

Activation of the regime:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select enlargement or large text.
3. Turn on the option and adjust the font size.
4. Restart your phone if the keyboard doesn’t change immediately.

In this mode, the keyboard will become noticeably larger, but some apps (such as Instagram or TikTok) may not display correctly. To return everything back, turn off the mode in the same settings.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi with HyperOS (e.g. Xiaomi 14), this mode can automatically enable voice. To turn off voice, go to Special Options → TalkBack and Deactivate the Function.

4.Installation of an alternative keyboard with a customizable size

If standard methods don't work, try third-party keyboards. They offer more customization options, including fine-tuning button size, string height, and interkey indentations. Best options for Xiaomi:

• 🔹 Gboard (Google Keyboard) – supports separate settings of keyboard height and button sizes.
• 🔹 SwiftKey – allows you to change the scale of the keys and the overall size of the keyboard.
• 🔹 Chrooma – flexible appearance settings, including transparency and size.
• 🔹 Fleksy – Minimalist keyboard with adjustable scale.

Instructions for setting up Gboard (the most popular option):

1. Install Gboard from Google Play.
2. Activate it in Settings → Language and input → Current keyboard.
3. Open any text field, tap the G icon on the keyboard and select Settings.
4. Go to Topics → Keyboard setting → Size.
5. Adjust the sliders Keyboard height and key size.

For SwiftKey, the path is: Keyboard settings → Layout and keys → Keyboard size. Here you can set the exact height as a percentage (80 to 120%).

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5. The developer's hidden settings for the keyboard

If standard methods don't work, you can try changing the keyboard settings through developer mode, which is suitable for advanced users and requires caution.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row.
3. Enter a pattern lock or password if required.
4. Return to the main settings menu and a new section for developers will appear.

You can now change the keyboard parameters:

1. Open the Settings. → For developers.
2. Find the option Minimum width/height (or Force GPU rendering – if not, skip the step).
3. Change the Minimum width to 480dp or 520dp (this will increase the scale of the interface, including the keyboard).
4. Reboot the phone.

A more radical method is to change the Display size parameter over ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a computer connection and knowledge of commands. On Xiaomi's HyperOS (2026) models, this method can cause system applications to crash - only use it if other methods have not worked.

6. Problems and Solutions After Resizing the Keyboard

When you enlarge the keyboard, you can have problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 The keyboard is cut from the bottom. → Enable the "One-Handed Use" mode in the screen settings or reduce the keyboard height on the screen 10-15%.
• 🔍 Buttons overlap each other. → Try another theme in the keyboard settings (e.g., "Material" instead of "iOS").
• ⚡ Lags for printing → Clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Annexes → All applications → [Keyboard name] → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📱 The keyboard does not save the settings → Update the keyboard app via Google Play or reinstall it.

If the problem persists, try resetting the keyboard settings to standard:

1. Open the keyboard settings (through the icon) ⚙️ on her own).
2. Find Reset Settings or Restore by default.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

On Xiaomi with HyperOS, sometimes a rollback to the factory keyboard settings through Settings → Applications → Application Management → Keyboard → Reset. Before you do, remember to save the user vocabulary (if it is important).

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If the keyboard has become too big and interferes with work, return the standard settings through a reset.Most problems are solved by restarting the phone or cleaning the cache.

7. Additional Tips for Easy Printing on Xiaomi

In addition to resizing, you can improve the keyboard usability in other ways:

• 🎨 Change the keyboard theme → Dark topics (e.g., dark topics, "AMOLED Black) reduces eye strain, and contrasting (e.g., "High Contrast") makes typing easier.
• 🔊 Turn on the pressing sound. → This will help control input. The setting is in the keyboard settings. → Sounds and vibrations.
• 📍 Activate your gestures. → In Gboard, you can enable swipe printing (sliding input setting), which speeds up the set.
• 🔄 Use auto-replacement. → Turn it on in the keyboard settings to fix errors less often.

For POCO and Redmi users with small screens (such as the POCO C55), it is useful to enable a floating keyboard:

1. Open the keyboard settings.
2. Find the option of Floating keyboard or One-Handed mode.
3. Activate it and drag the keyboard to a convenient place on the screen.

If you type in two languages often, set up a quick switch: in Gboard, this is done through Settings → Languages → Switching languages. You can assign a swipe over the space to change the layout.

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