How to increase the font on Xiaomi Redmi 7: a detailed guide with pictures and tips

Why the font on Redmi 7 can be too small

Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 7 screen-diagonally 6.26 inch-equipped HD+-permit (720×1520), What's high pixel density (269 PPI) It makes the text on the screen sharp, but sometimes too small, especially for visually impaired users or those who are used to devices with larger interface elements (such as the Redmi Note series or tablets).

The problem is compounded by the fact that MIUI (Xiaomi's branded shell) default uses a compact system font scale to save screen space.As a result, app icons, menu and browser text can seem inaudible. Fortunately, Redmi 7 has several ways to zoom in on the font, from standard settings to hidden features for power users.

In this article, we will look at all the available methods, including those that are not obvious at first glance, you will learn how to change the font size not only in the system, but also in individual applications (for example, in Chrome or WhatsApp), and what to do if the standard settings do not give the desired result.

Method 1: Standard font size change in MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for most users and do not require any additional software installation.

1. Open the Settings app (icon with gear).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select the font size and display.
4. In the font size block, move the slider to the right to enlarge the text. There are 5 positions available, from Small to Very Large.
5. Click Ready in the upper right corner to apply the changes.

⚠️ Note: When selecting options Large or Very Large, some interface elements (such as text in notifications or hints in games) may go outside the screen. In this case, try intermediate values or use method 3 (change the screen scale).

You can also customize the font style (e.g., choose MiSans or Roboto) and the display size, a separate parameter that affects the scale of icons and controls.

• 📱 Type size: Medium or Large
• 🔍 Display size: Standard (so that icons don't get too big)

Method 2: Enlarge the font through special features

If the standard settings don't zoom in enough, use the Special Features section, where you can include Enlarged Text, a feature that makes the font even larger than the main menu.

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Choose Vision (or Vision, depending on the version of MIUI).
3. Activate the switch opposite the enlarged text.
4. In the window that opens, move the slider to the desired value (maximum - 150% of the standard size).

🔹 Features of this method:

• 🔄 Works regardless of the main font settings (you can combine both methods).
• 📉 It can cause text cropping in some apps (such as Instagram or banking programs).
• 🔒 Does not affect the size of icons and controls - only the text.

If after activating Enlarged Text, some applications start to work incorrectly, return the slider 100% and use method 4 (third-party applications) to fine-tune.

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To quickly return the standard settings, press the power button and select "Reboot." Once the smartphone is turned on, the font will reset to factory settings (but this will delete all unsaved data!).

Method 3: Rescaling the Screen (DPI) for Power Users

For those willing to go beyond standard settings, there is the option to change the pixel density (DPI) - a parameter that determines how many dots fit per inch of screen. Redmi 7 has a default value of 269 DPI, but it can be reduced to zoom in on the interface.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect change DPI This may cause some applications to crash (e.g. Google Pay or banking services may block access due to a “non-standard” device configuration.

To change the DPI, follow the following steps:

Create a backup of data (Settings → About Phone → Backup)

Charge your phone at least 50%

Install the BuildProp Editor app from Google Play

Disable important applications (banks, payments) during changes-->

1. Download the BuildProp Editor app from Google Play (or similar, for example, DPI Changer).
2. Open the app and give it root rights (if the phone is not rooted, use it). ADB-method described below).
3. Find the parameter. ro.sf.lcd_density and change its meaning with 269 on 220–240 (The smaller the number, the larger the interface).
4. Save the changes and restart the phone.

📌 Recommended values DPI for Redmi 7:

If you don’t have root rights, you can change the DPI through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

1. Turn on Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in the developer menu.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell wm density 240 & & adb shell wm size reset (replace 240 with the desired value).
4. Reset the device.

Method 4: Third-party applications for fine-tuning the font

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party tools that allow you to:

• 🎨 Change the font separately for each application.
• 🔤 Install custom fonts (e.g. Apple’s San Francisco or Google’s Product Sans).
• 📏 Set up the line spacing and text fatness.

🔹 Top.-3 Apps for setting the font on Redmi 7:

📌 Step-by-step instructions for iFont (without root):

1. Download iFont from Google Play.
2. Open the app and select the tab Online (to download fonts) or Local (if the font is already downloaded).
3. Click Set opposite your favorite font.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions (you will need to allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Security).
5. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party fonts, some system applications (such as Mi Calculator or Mi Music) may not display the text correctly. MIUI 12/13 (Depending on the version of your Redmi firmware 7).

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The font change application side may conflict with MIUI updates. After a major system update (e.g., from MIUI 12 to MIUI 13), fonts can be reset to standard ones.

Method 5: Increase font in individual applications

Some programs (such as Chrome, WhatsApp, or Telegram) have their own text-scale settings that are independent of system settings, which is handy if you need to zoom in on just one application.

🔹 How to change the font size in popular applications:

• 🌐 Google Chrome: Open your browser and click ⋮ (three-point) → Settings. Select Special Options. Activate Text Scale and move the slider.
• 💬 WhatsApp: Go to Settings → chat → Type size. Choose Large or Very Large.
• 📱 Telegram: Go to Settings → Appearance. Select font size and set the desired value.

💡 Tip: There are no built-in font settings on YouTube and Instagram, but you can use zoom mode (triple touch screen in Special Options) to temporarily enlarge text.

If the app you want isn't on the list, check its settings manually — often the option is hidden in the Availability or Display sections. For example, on Facebook, the font size changes through Settings → Display settings.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When changing the font size to Redmi 7, the following difficulties may arise:

• ❌ Text cropped or not placed on screen: This is due to too large or modified font DPI. Try to reduce the size by 1-2 positions or return the standard. DPI (269).
• ❌ Applications will not be launched after the change DPI: Some programs (like SberBank Online or Tinkoff) block work on devices with non-standard screen settings. DPI Or use Island (the application to isolate programs).
• ❌ Font resets after update MIUI: This is normal system behavior. After the update, re-apply the font settings or use iFont to automatically restore the system.