How to increase or decrease DPI on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI and HyperOS

Why users change DPI to Xiaomi and when they really need it

Pixel density (DPI) determines how large or small the interface elements on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO screen will be. By default, the manufacturer sets the value optimal for most users, but sometimes it needs to be adjusted. For example, owners of devices with large screens (6.7-7.3 inches) often increase the DPI to make text and icons larger and easier to read. On the other hand, customization enthusiasts can reduce the DPI to put more information on the screen – this is true for Xiaomi Pad 6 tablets or smartphones with a resolution of 2K/4K.

It's important to understand that changing the DPI is not just a cosmetic adjustment, it affects:

• 📱 Interface scale – font size, buttons, notification panels.
• 🎮 Application compatibility – some programs (especially banking or games) may not display correctly.
• 🔋 Autonomy – with excessive increase DPI The system spends more resources on rendering.
• 🛠️ System Stability – on some firmware MIUI change DPI without ADB malfunction.

Before you start setting up, check the current DPI on your device, and you can do this through the DevCheck app (Hardware → Display section) or the ADB command:

adb shell wm density

Standard values for Xiaomi:

• 480 DPI – for screens with a resolution of 1080×2400 (most modern smartphones).
• 560-640 DPI – for devices with 2K/4K (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Mix Fold 3).
• 320-400 DPI – for tablets or devices with large screens (for example, POCO F5 Pro in Desktop mode).

Method 1: Change the DPI through the developer settings (without ADB)

The easiest method is to use a hidden menu for developers. It works on all Xiaomi devices running MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS, but has a limitation: the range of available DPI values is usually fixed (for example, from 320 to 560). If you need to set a non-standard value (for example, 440 or 600), you will have to use ADB (mode 2).

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About the phone, tap 7 times on the version MIUI (Or build number on HyperOS. Enter PIN-code or pattern lock, if required.
2. Open the developer menu: Return to Settings → Additional → For developers (the HyperOS path may differ: Settings → System → Advanced settings → Developer).

Minimum width (dp)

Least width

• 360 is a small interface (suitable for tablets).
• 480 is the standard for most smartphones.
• 530-560 - large text for the visually impaired.
• Restart the device so that the changes take effect.

Developer mode activated |Important data backup made |Device charged at least 50% |App compatibility (banks, instant messengers) checked-->

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI Change of the setting Minimum width leads to a failure of system applications (for example, Camera or Gallery).If artifacts appear after the reboot, return the standard value or use the method with the following: ADB.

Method 2: Change DPI through ADB (Advanced Settings)

If you want to set an arbitrary DPI (e.g., 420, 500, or 650), you’ll have to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works on all Xiaomi devices, including HyperOS models, but requires a computer connection. The advantage of ADB is that you can set any DPI in the range of 120-800, whereas only fixed options are available through the developer settings.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and installed Xiaomi drivers.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🔧 Utility. ADB Platform Tools (download the latest version from Google).
• ⚙️ Initiated Debugging Mode USB smartphone.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and allow debugging (a request will appear on the device screen).
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Check the connection of the device command: Adb devices In response, the serial number of your Xiaomi should appear.
4. Find out the current DPI value: adb shell wm density
5. Change the DPI to the desired (e.g. 500): adb shell wm density 500
6. Reboot the device: adb reboot

If no changes persist after the restart, use the command to apply continuously:

adb shell wm density 500 && adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The wm density command is reset after rebooting. To fix the value, use the App Settings app (requires root) or create a task in Tasker for automatic application. DPI start-up.

Method 3: Applications for changing DPI without ADB and root

If you don't want to mess with ADB or developer settings, you can use third-party apps. They don't require root rights, but they have limitations: they don't work on all firmware and can reset after the MIUI update. Below are the proven utilities for Xiaomi:

• 📱 App Settings (Xposed) – allows you to change DPI Requires installation of the LSPosed framework (similar to Xposed for Android 10)+). Supports HyperOS, but may conflict with system services.
• 🔧 SetEdit – Edit system settings through ADB-It is suitable for users who do not want to manually enter commands in the terminal.
• 🖼️ Display Changer – A Simple Interface to Change DPI, but it's not stable at all. MIUI 14+.

Instructions for SetEdit (the most reliable option):

1. Download SetEdit from Google Play.
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and allow debugging over USB.
3. In the app, go to the Display section.
4. Find the parameter. ro.sf.lcd_density Change the meaning of the word (for example, 500).
5. Press Apply and restart the device.

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If after changing the DPI through the application, some system menus are displayed incorrectly, try resetting the MIUI cache: go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points → Reset application settings.

Problems after DPI changes and how to fix them

Even if you change the DPI correctly, you can still have problems, and here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🔄 Reset DPI after the reset, it is characteristic of MIUI 13–14. Solution: Use the team ADB flag-headed --persistent or install DPI via SetEdit with the option "Apply when downloading".
• 🎮 Games or banking applications are not running - some programs (e.g. Sberbank Online or PUBG Mobile) blocking work on non-standard DPI. Solution: Return the standard value or use App Settings to ask DPI only for system applications.
• 📱 Artifacts in MIUI Launcher - if you have changed DPI missing icons or black bars, clear the launcher data: Settings → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption - with high DPI (>600) the system spends more resources on rendering. Solution: reduce the value or turn off animations in the developer settings.

If you've been experimenting with DPI, you can reset the device to factory settings, and you can do this on HyperOS without losing data.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset UI Settings (not to be confused with a full reset!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

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Always back up important data before changing DPIs. On some MIUI firmware, incorrect DPI values can lead to a "bowtock" (cyclic reboot).

Features of changing DPI on HyperOS

HyperOS is Xiaomi’s new shell, replacing MIUI, and is based on Android 14 and has a number of differences in DPI management:

• 🔧 There is no Minimum Width option – instead, Display Size is used in screen settings (Settings) → Display. → But this slider only changes the scale, not the size. DPI.
• 📊 ADB-Teams work differently – to make permanent changes DPI Use: Adb shell settings put global forced_display_density 500 Instead of the standard wm density.
• 🛡️ Blocking non-standard values – on some devices (for example, Xiaomi 14), HyperOS automatically resets DPI Solution: Turn off automatic firmware updates.

For owners of Xiaomi Pad 6 or other tablets on HyperOS, there is a separate desktop mode setting that automatically adjusts the DPI:

1. Go to Settings → Special Opportunities → Desktop Mode.
2. Activate the option and select one of the pre-sets: Computer - DPI ~320 (small interface); Tablet - DPI ~400 (standard); Telephone - DPI ~480 (large elements).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing DPI on Xiaomi