How to increase the size of icons on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: from standard settings to hidden MIUI chips

Xiaomi Redmi 4X is still a popular budget smartphone due to its reliability and flexibility of settings. However, many users face the problem of too small icons on the screen – especially for people with visual impairments or those who are accustomed to large interface elements. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to increase icons on Redmi 4X, from standard MIUI functions to installing third-party launchers and editing system files.

It's important to understand that the methods vary in complexity and consequences, some require just a few clicks in the settings, others require administrator rights or even unlock the bootloader, and we will describe each option in detail, indicate its pros and cons, and also warn against typical errors. If you're a beginner, start with the first way. Power users can jump right to the pro sections. ADB or modification of build.prop.

1. Standard MIUI settings: Screen scaling

The easiest and safest way is to use the built-in zoom features in MIUI. This method does not require superuser rights and is suitable for all firmware versions on Redmi 4X (including MIUI 8/9/10/11/12), however, it increases not only the icons, but the entire system interface, which can seem inconvenient.

To activate scaling:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Text Size and Display (in some versions, Screen Size).
3. Move the slider to the right to zoom in on the elements. Available values: Small, Standard, Large, Very Large.
4. Confirm the changes and restart the device (if the system requests).

• ✅ Pros: does not require root rights, works on all versions MIUI, reversible.
• ❌ Cons: All interface elements (text, menu, notifications) increase, icons may look blurry.
• ℹ️ Note: Redmi 4X screen-resolution 720×1280 At the "Very Large" scale, some applications may not display correctly.

⚠️ Note: If after zooming in, the interface elements (such as the buttons at the bottom of the screen) are missing, return the settings to the standard and try another method. MIUI Low-resolution Redmi screen 4X.

2. Use of third-party launchers

If you don't like the built-in scaling, the best option is to install an alternative launcher. MIUI It allows you to flexibly adjust the size of icons, desktop grids and even animations. 4X fit:

• 📱 Nova Launcher – supports resizing icons from 50% to 150%, setting indentations and transparency.
• 🎨 Apex Launcher – allows you to set the size of icons manually (in pixels) and has built-in themes.
• ⚡ Microsoft Launcher – simple and light, with the function “Enlarged icons” in the settings.
• 🔧 Action Launcher – Supports adaptive icons and zoom without loss of quality.

Instructions for setting up on the example of Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Click the Home button and select Nova Launcher as the default launcher.
3. Press the finger free space on the desktop → Settings.
4. Go to the desktop → The size of the icons and move the slider.
5. For fine-tuning, click Additional → Pixel Size and enter a value (e.g. 120 for large icons).

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 4X With 2GB of RAM, some launchers (such as Nova Launcher with animations) can cause slowdowns. If you notice lags, turn off unnecessary effects in the launcher settings or choose a lighter option (such as Microsoft Launcher).

3. Editing build.prop (for power users)

This is a method that works for risk-takers and root-rights users, and allows you to change the pixel density (DPI) at the system level, which directly affects the size of the icons and text. On Redmi 4X, the standard DPI is 320. If you reduce it to 280-300, you increase all the interface elements.

Step-by-step:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/build.prop.
3. Find a line. ro.sf.lcd_density=320 and change the meaning to 280 (for moderate increase) or 260 (maximum).
4. Save the file and restart the device.

If you don't have a line, add it to the end of the file. You can use the ADB command to apply changes without rebooting:

adb shell wm density 280 && adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CONFIGURATION_CHANGED

• ✅ Pros: Global resizing of all elements, does not require the installation of third-party applications.
• ❌ Cons: root is necessary, if editing error is possible soft-brick (the device will not boot).
• ℹ️ Tip: Before editing, back up the build.prop file.

4.Configure via ADB (without root)

If you don't have superuser rights, but you want to change your DPI without installing launchers, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is a temporary method, after you reboot the devices, the settings will reset, but it allows you to test different DPI values before you constantly change.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – Press 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers.
2. Connect Redmi 4X to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should display the name of your device.
4. Change the pixel density (for example, by 280): adb shell wm density 280
5. Update: Adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CONFIGURATION_CHANGED

To return the standard settings, use:

adb shell wm density reset

Install drivers ADB PC-only|Enable debugging on USB phone-on|Connect your phone to the original cable|Check the connection of the adb device team|Make a backup copy of the data-->

5. Increase icons in individual applications

Some apps (like Google Play Store, YouTube or WhatsApp) allow you to resize icons regardless of system settings, which is useful if you only need to zoom in on a few icons without affecting the entire interface.

Methods of setting:

• 🔍 Google Play Store: Open the app settings → General. → Icon size (not available in all versions).
• 📺 YouTube: Use modified versions (like Vanced) where you can scale items.
• 💬 WhatsApp: There is an option called “Enlarged Text” in the chat settings, but it only affects messages, not icons.
• 📁 File Manager: In Mi File Explorer, you can change the size of icons in the display settings (View) → Big icons).

For system applications (like Settings or Phone), this is not the right method, just global zoom or launcher. If you need to zoom in on a particular application icon on your desktop, try:

1. Press and hold the icon.
2. In the menu that appears, select Change Size (if this option is supported by your launcher).
3. Use gestures to zoom in (for example, in Nova Launcher – finger mixing/dilution).

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If the app doesn’t have an in-app icon size setting, try turning on the Visually Impaired mode (Settings → Special Features → Enlargement) in the system settings, which will enlarge all the elements within the app, but may disrupt the layout.

6. Alternative methods: themes and icon packages

If you don’t like the standard look of the Redmi 4X icons, but the size is fine, you can install the MIUI theme with large icons. The theme store (Themes → Online) has special packages for people with visual problems, where the icons are increased by 30-50% compared to the standard ones.

How to find and install this topic:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Go to the Online section and search for “large icons” or “large icons”.
3. Choose your favorite topic (pay attention to the rating and reviews).
4. Click Apply and wait for the installation to be completed.

Popular themes for increasing icons:

• 🖼️ Big Icons Pack – Increases icons by 40% without changing the rest of the interface.
• 👓 Vision Accessibility – a theme for the visually impaired with contrasting and large elements.
• 🎨 Minimal Large – Minimal Icons of Extended Size.

⚠️ Note: Some topics may conflict with the version MIUI on your Redmi 4X. If artifacts (blurred icons, missing items) appear after applying the theme, return the standard theme and clear the cache to Settings. → Annexes → Topics → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

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MIUI themes are the safest way to resize icons without risk to the system, but they are global and can affect not only icons, but also fonts, wallpaper, animations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about increasing icons on Redmi 4X