How to increase icons on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12, 13 and 14

Small icons on Xiaomi’s screen can be uncomfortable, especially for users with visual problems or those who are used to large interface elements. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to scale icons, and in extreme cases, third-party solutions will help. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including hidden settings and workarounds for older models.

It's important to understand that the customization options vary depending on the shell version and the smartphone model. For example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro with MIUI 13 has some options available, and the POCO F5 with MIUI 14 has others. We'll look at the general-purpose solutions, and we'll also point to the specific features for specific devices. If you didn't find your phone in the instructions, check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

1. Standard resizing of icons through MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use built-in shell options, and in recent versions of MIUI, developers have added flexible zoom settings, but not all users know where to look.

Go to Settings → Screen → Text Size and Display. Here you will see the Element Size slider – move it to the right to enlarge icons, text and other interface elements. Changes apply immediately, but sometimes you need to reboot the launcher (just swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold your finger for 2 seconds).

• 📱 For MIUI 14: 5 scale levels are available (80 to 130%).
• ⚙️ For MIUI 12/13: only 3 fixed values (small, standard, large).
• ⚠️ Limitation: This method changes the size of ALL elements, not just icons.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) At maximum scale, the bottom notification bar may be cut off. If critical, use alternative methods in the following sections.

2. Change the size of the icons through the launcher settings

If you only need to zoom in on icons without affecting the rest of the interface, use the settings of the standard MIUI launcher. This method works on most devices, but the path to options may differ.

Follow the following steps:

Open the launcher (main screen)

Press the free space on the screen → select “Settings”

Go to "Icon Size" (or "Screen layout")

Move the slider or select the value "Big" / "Very large"

Save the changes and wait for application (may take up to 10 seconds)-->

On some firmware (MIUI 12.5 for Redmi Note 8 Pro), instead of the slider, fixed values are available: Small, Standard, Large. If the option is missing, then your model does not support this feature (check out alternative methods below).

3. Use of the “visually impaired” regime

If standard methods don’t magnify enough, activate a special mode for users with vision problems.It’s available on all Xiaomi devices with MIUI 11 and newer.

Incorporation algorithm:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Increase.
2. Activate the "Big Text" switch.
3. Select the zoom level (up to 200% of the standard size is available).
4. Restart the device to apply the changes.

This mode not only increases icons, but also fonts, menu elements and even some graphic elements in applications, the main drawback is possible display artifacts in games and some programs (for example, TikTok or Instagram can crop the interface).

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If after activating the "Big Text" mode, some applications are displayed incorrectly - try to disable the "Scaling by system" option in their settings (if any).

4.Installation of a third-party launcher with icon settings

If the built-in MIUI options don’t suit you, consider alternative launchers from Google Play, which offer flexible customization of icon sizes, desktop grids, and even icon shapes.

Top.-3 Launcher for Xiaomi with support for large icons:

• 🏆 Nova Launcher – allows you to adjust the size of the icons from 50% to 150%, supports adaptive icons and gestures.
• 🎨 Apex Launcher is a free analogue with the ability to resize icons and text underneath. MIUI.
• 🚀 Hyperion Launcher – optimized for Xiaomi devices, supports dynamic scaling of icons.

Instructions for setting up (for example, Nova Launcher):

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Click Home and select Nova as the default launcher.
3. Press your finger on the free screen → Settings → Size of icons.
4. Move the slider to the desired value (we recommend starting with 120%).
5. In the section Additional → Size of text under the icons, adjust the font.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (Redmi) 9C, POCO C31) Third-party launchers may conflict with system gestures. If swipes stop working after installation, turn off the Full-screen gestures option in Settings → Screen. → Navigation through the system.

5. editing system files (for advanced users)

If none of the above methods worked, the last resort is manually changing system parameters through ADB or settings editor, which requires an unlocked bootloader and can lead to unstable device operation.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable “Debugging by USB”.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, install it. ADB Tools and execute the command: adb shell settings put system icon_size_scale 1.5 where 1.5 — scaling factor (you can set the values from the 1.0 before 2.0).
4. Reset the device.

To return to standard settings, use the command:

adb shell settings delete system icon_size_scale

6. Features for old models (MIUI 10-11)

On devices with MIUI 10 or MIUI 11 (e.g. Redmi Note 7, Mi 9 SE), the zoom options are much smaller.

• 🔍 Use the Increase Mode in Settings → Special facilities → Increase (maximum 150%).
• 📲 Install a third-party launcher (recommended) POCO Launcher – It is optimized for older versions MIUI).
• 🔧 Try to change the density of the screen through ADB: adb shell wm density 400 (standard value for Full density) HD — 480, reducing the number increases the elements).

MIUI 10 doesn’t have a separate icon size setting in the launcher, so the only way to work is system scaling or third-party solutions. Remember that changing the screen density can cause some applications to display incorrectly.

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On older versions of MIUI (10-11), the only safe way to increase icons is to use the "Close Text" mode or a third-party launcher.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a comparative table of all methods with their pros and cons.

For most users, the best solution is a combination of standard zoom (section 1) and launcher settings (section 2). If this is not enough, try the visually impaired mode or Nova Launcher.

FAQ: Frequent questions about increasing icons on Xiaomi