How to increase the keyboard on Xiaomi Redmi 10: all working ways

Why does the Redmi 10 keyboard seem too small?

Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 10 often face a problem: the system keyboard MIUI or Gboard is displayed too compact, especially on screens with high resolution FHD+ (2400×1080), which creates discomfort when typing — fingers miss the buttons, and characters are difficult to see without visual strain, the reasons lie in the system zoom settings and the parameters of the keyboard itself.

The manufacturer defaults to setting the average size of the interface elements to the average user. However, for people with large fingers or visual disabilities, standard parameters can be uncomfortable. Fortunately, MIUI (even in versions 12-14) provides several ways to adjust, from simply resizing to fine-tuning the layout. It is important to understand that the methods differ depending on the keyboard used: system (MIUI Keyboard) or third-party (Gboard, SwiftKey, etc.).

In this article, we’ll cover all the current ways to increase the keyboard on Redmi 10, including hidden developer settings and workarounds for older versions of MIUI.

Method 1: Change the size of the keyboard in the MIUI settings

The most obvious method is to use the built-in MIUI Keyboard options, which is suitable if you haven’t installed third-party keyboards and use the standard layout from Xiaomi.

Instructions:

1. Open any application where the keyboard appears (such as Messages or Notes).
2. Touch the gear badge (⚙️) on the keyboard panel to open its settings.
3. Go to Size and layout (or layout settings depending on the MIUI version).
4. Move the slider Keyboard size to the right to zoom in. 3-5 fixed positions are available.
5. Click Ready and check for changes.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi 10 firmware (especially on the MIUI 12.5) The zoom option may not be available, in which case try updating the keyboard via Google Play or using alternative methods from this article.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Make sure the keyboard is updated to the latest version

Backup settings in Settings → Additional → Backup

Close all applications before changing the settings-->

If the slider is missing, try resetting the keyboard settings to factory:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Language and Enter.
2. Select the Current Keyboard → MIUI Keyboard.
3. Click Reset settings and confirm the action.

Method 2: Scaling the entire interface (including the keyboard)

If the problem is not just with the keyboard, but with other elements of the system (icons, fonts, menus), it makes sense to zoom in on the overall display, and it will affect all applications, but it will solve the problem once and for all.

How to scale up:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Text and Display Size (or Screen Size in older versions).
3. Move the slider Size of the display to the right. The recommended value is Large or Very Large.
4. Confirm the changes and restart the phone (required!).

⚠️ Note: After zooming in, some games and apps (such as TikTok or Instagram) may display artifacts.In this case, return the settings to factory settings or use the developer mode for fine-tuning (see Method 4).

Very small (compact)

Medium (default)

Large (comfortable for thumbs)

Very large (for poor vision)-->

Method 3: Configure Gboard (keyboard from Google)

If you use Gboard, the algorithm of actions will be different. This keyboard offers more customization options, including manual height adjustment.

Step-by-step:

1. Open any text field to call the keyboard.
2. Press the gear icon (⚙️) Gboard's toolbar.
3. Select Settings → Themes and layout.
4. Slip the keyboard height and select one of the options: 📱 Low – Minimum height (saves screen space) 🖥️ Medium - Standard size 👆 High – Enlarged buttons (+25% to height) 🔝 Very high - maximum size (+40%)

Go back and check for the changes.

In addition, you can configure in Gboard:

• 🎨 Color theme (contrast colors improve button visibility)
• 🔤 Font size on keys (in the Text and input section)
• 🖼️ Background transparency (helps in low lighting)

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If the keyboard becomes too large and closes part of the screen after changing the height, try turning on the floating keyboard mode in the Gboard settings, which will allow you to move it around the screen and change the size with gestures.

Method 4: Developer Mode for Fine Customization

For power users who lacked standard options, there is a hidden tool called the developer mode, which allows you to change the pixel density (DPI), which directly affects the size of all interface elements, including the keyboard.

How to turn on the developer mode and change the DPI:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row. You will be notified of becoming a developer!
3. Go back to the basic settings and open a new Developer section (usually at the bottom of the list).
4. Scroll down and find the option Minimum Width (in dp).
5. Change the value from 360 to 320 (for moderate increase) or 280 (for maximum increase).
6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Inept change of parameters DPI If you have artifacts after the changes, return the value of 360 and use other methods from this article.

Method 5: Scaling gestures (for MIUI 13/14)

The latest versions of MIUI (13 and 14) have a useful feature called dynamic gesture scaling, which allows you to temporarily enlarge interface elements, including the keyboard, without changing the system settings.

How to use:

1. Activate the gesture: go to Settings → Special features → Enlargement.
2. Enable the magnification gesture option and select the combination: 👆👆 Double touch and hold with three fingers 🔄 Triple touch and drag

Open the keyboard in any application.

Perform the selected gesture – the keyboard interface will temporarily increase.

To return the normal size, repeat the gesture or touch the screen.

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ No need to reboot your phone.
• 🔄 Works in all applications
• 🔒 It does not affect system settings.

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Scaling gestures are the only way to temporarily enlarge the keyboard without constant changes to the system, and are ideal for those who sometimes need large buttons (for example, for typing long texts).

Solving problems after changing the size of the keyboard

Sometimes, after adjusting the parameters, the keyboard starts to malfunction: buttons disappear, artifacts appear, or the keyboard stops opening altogether.

If the keyboard stopped working after changing the settings, try the following:

1. Switch to another keyboard (e.g. from MIUI Keyboard to Gboard).
2. Clear the cache and keyboard data in Settings → Apps.
3. Install an alternative keyboard from Google Play (like SwiftKey or Fleksy).
4. Reset all settings to factory (last option).

⚠️ Warning: If the keyboard still doesn’t work after resetting, check if it’s disabled in Settings → Language and input → The current keyboard. Sometimes the system automatically deactivates the keyboard when it crashes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about enlarging the keyboard on Redmi 10