How to increase the size of the watch on the screen of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the need to make their display time more visible, whether it’s due to vision problems, a desire to read information faster, or simply aesthetic preferences, and the MIUI operating system and the new HyperOS have multiple levels of customization to change the face’s visual appearance.

Standard interface settings don't always provide a straight-forward "watch size" slider, but workarounds do exist. You can scale the entire system, replace the standard widget on the lock screen, or use third-party themes. The flexibility of the shell allows you to tailor the device to your individual needs without obtaining superuser rights.

In this article, we will discuss all available methods, from simple system settings to installing specialized widgets, learn how to manage pixel density and choose the most readable time display formats. It is important to understand that changing some parameters can affect the display of other interface elements.

Changes in font size and system scale

The easiest and safest way to make a watch bigger is to increase the overall font size in the system. In the MIUI shell, this parameter affects text elements in menus, messages and, importantly for us, standard time widgets. To access these settings, you need to go to Settings and find Screen.

And here you'll see a slider that regulates the size of the text, and if you move it to the right, it'll not only increase the text, but also the numbers on the clock in the widgets, but you should also consider that over-magnification can lead to the interface going "disruption" when the text stops fitting within the box.

⚠️ Attention: With a strong zoom in, some menu elements may crop or overlap, making control uncomfortable.

There's also a size adjustment for interface elements that works independently of the font. It changes the object display density (DPI), changing this parameter makes all elements, including the watch, visually larger, but reduces the usable screen area.

• 📏 Go to Settings. → Screen. → Size of text.
• 📱 Use the slider to select a comfortable value.
• 👁️ Evaluate the changes on the lock screen and desktop.

Remember that standard time widgets respond to system settings differently. Some formats (like double clocks) may increase proportionally, while others will remain the same. Experiment with different widget styles after changing your font settings.

Setting up time widgets on the desktop

Xiaomi desktop allows you to place widgets of various sizes. The standard set includes options from 1x1 to 4x2 and more. To get the largest watch, you should use large widgets that occupy a significant part of the screen.

To add a widget, press the empty area on your desktop or pinch it with two fingers. In the menu that opens, select Widgets. In the list, find the "Clock" category. Here are different styles: analog, digital, with and without date.

Menu widgets → Watch → Select a style → Drag on the screen

Special attention should be paid to the "Double Clock" or "Large-sized Digital Clock" widgets, which are designed specifically for quick reading of information. Once added to the desktop, you can resize them by pulling a special marker in the corner of the widget (if the widget supports zoom).

If standard options aren't enough, you can use the theme. Many Themes store themes contain unique time widgets that are much larger and brighter than standard ones. Installing such a theme is a quick way to change the visual style of the device.

Customization of the lock screen and Always on Display

The lock screen is where users watch the time most often. MIUI and HyperOS have a "Always On Display" feature that allows you to display the clock even when the screen is locked and the phone is lying on the table.

To set up, go to Settings → Lock screen. Here you can choose the style of displaying the time. Some styles involve giant numbers that take up half the screen. You can also adjust the format (12/24 hours) and display the second hand.

Always On Display is especially useful for models with AMOLED-You can set up a power schedule or activate the "Raise to Power" function so that the clock only lights up when you look at the phone.

It is worth noting that on some budget models Redmi with IPS-The permanent display function of time may not be available or work in a limited mode, in which case it is recommended to use widgets on the desktop or increase the font size of the system.

Using third-party apps for giant watches

If the system isn't up to speed, apps from the Google Play Store come to the rescue, and there are many programs that specialize in creating huge-sized time widgets, often called "Big Clock" or "Giant Clock."

A popular solution is the Digital Clock Widget app or HD Widgets, which allows you to adjust the size of the numbers to pixel accuracy, change the color, font and add a stopwatch, which can occupy the entire screen, turning a smartphone into a desktop clock.

⚠️ Warning: Third-party widgets may consume more battery power than system counterparts, especially if they use bright backlights or animations.

To install such a widget, download the app, run it, and follow the instructions for adding the widget to the desktop. Often you need to give the app permission to display over other windows or access to the location to automatically change time zones.

• 📥 Download the widget app from the Play Store.
• ⚙️ Customize the size, color and style of numbers inside the app.
• ➕ Add a widget to your desktop via the Android widget menu.

Some apps offer a "Night Mode" feature that automatically reduces the brightness and contrast of numbers in the dark, a useful option that protects the eyes and reduces the load on the screen matrix.

Changing the theme of design to change the interface

The Themes store on Xiaomi smartphones is a powerful customization tool, with thousands of designers creating themes that completely change the look of the system clock, making it bigger, brighter or just more stylish.

To find the right theme, open the Themes app and search for “Big Clock”, “Large Time” or “Bold”. When viewing the preview, look at the lock screen and desktop widgets. Often the theme description indicates that it contains “enlarged interface elements”.

Once you have a theme installed, the changes will apply to the entire system, and not only the clock, but also the icons, the settings menu, and the notification bar, and if you only like the style of the watch but don't like the rest of the elements, you can apply the theme in part.

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When you install a new theme, select the option “Apply only lock screen” or “Apply only widgets” to keep the rest of the system as you are.

It is important to check whether the theme is compatible with your version of Android or MIUI. Outdated themes may not work properly on new versions of HyperOS firmware, causing time display failures or spontaneous interface reboots.

Solving Time Display Problems

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the watch disappears, displays incorrectly or its size is reset after a reboot, most often due to errors in the launcher (desktop shell) or conflict of topics.

The first step should always be to clear the Topic and Louncher cache, which can be done through the Settings menu → Apps → All Apps. Find the right app, click Clear and select Clear Cache. This will not delete your data, but it will reset temporary files.

If the problem persists, check to see if the "Energy Saving" mode is on in aggressive mode. Some optimizers may turn off the widget update to save charge, which can cause the watch to "freeze" or disappear.

⚠️ Attention: Resetting launcher settings will return the location of icons and widgets to the factory state, so remember your layout scheme beforehand.

In rare cases, the cause may be damage to system files after a failed update, in which case it may help to reset all settings to factory, but this is an extreme measure that requires prior data backup.

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Most problems with the display of widgets are solved by updating the Themes app or switching to a standard design theme.