How to increase the font on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Note: all the ways from standard to hidden

The Xiaomi Redmi 9 Note is one of the most popular smartphones in the budget segment, but its 6.53-inch screen is not always easy to read. Small print can cause discomfort, especially with prolonged use or in poor light conditions. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to zoom text, and in the arsenal of experienced users there are also non-obvious tricks.

In this article, we will analyze all possible methods of increasing the font - from the basic settings MIUI You'll learn how to resize text in menus, browsers, instant messengers, even in individual applications, and if standard options are not enough, we'll show you how to get around the restrictions with third-party tools.

Important: All instructions are relevant for the Redmi 9 Note MIUI 12-14 (including global and European firmware versions) If your smartphone is running on an older version, some menu items may differ, we will warn you about this separately.

1. Standard change of font size in MIUI settings

The most obvious and safe way is to take advantage of the built-in options. Xiaomi offers flexible text-scale customization, without requiring additional software installation or root rights.

To change the font size:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select Text Size (or Font Size in some firmware versions).
4. With the slider adjust the size - values from Small to Very Large are available.
5. Click Ready or Apply to save the changes.

Please note: in MIUI 14, you have the option Scaling, which allows you to zoom in not only the font, but also the interface elements (icons, buttons). If you need to resize all objects on the screen, activate this parameter.

⚠️ Note: When selecting a Very Large value, some interface elements may go beyond the screen, in which case go back to the Big setting and use additional methods from the following sections.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔹 Does not require the installation of third-party applications
• 🔹 It works in all system menus and most applications.
• 🔹 It is saved after restarting the device
• 🔹 It does not affect the performance of the smartphone

2. Enlarge the font with the function "Read Mode"

If you need to temporarily enlarge text — for example, to read a long article or a book — use the built-in reading mode, which optimizes the display of content, removing unnecessary interface elements and increasing the font.

How to activate the reading mode:

1. Open the Browser or Reader app (if you are reading the book).
2. Touch the badge. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
3. Select Read Mode (or Easy Reading in some versions).
4. Click on the Aa icon in the toolbar.
5. Adjust the font size with a slider.

V MIUI 13/14 Read mode is also available in the Notes and Mail apps:

Settings → Special features → Reading mode

Features of the function:

• 📖 Works only in supported applications (browser, reader, notes)
• 📖 Does not change the system font - only works in the current window
• 📖 You can adjust the background color (dark/light) to reduce the load on the eyes.

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If the read mode is not enabled in the browser, update the application to the latest version via Google Play or App Store MIUI.

3. Use of special facilities for the visually impaired

For users with severe vision problems, Xiaomi has expanded accessibility settings, which not only increase font size, but also improve contrast, change color scheme, and even activate voice.

How to set up special opportunities:

1. Go to Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Vision (or Screen Settings for the Visually Impaired).
3. Activate the following options: 🔍 Enlarge the font – allows you to set the size larger than in standard settings 🔍 High contrast makes the text clearer on any background 🔍 Color inversion is useful for photophobia 🔍 Magnifying glass - temporary increase of the screen part on the triple tap

To activate the magnifying glass:

Settings → Special features → Magnifying glass → Enable

You can then zoom in on any part of the screen by touching it three times with your finger.

⚠️ Note: Color inversion may distort the display in some applications (e.g. games or graphics editors.

4. Change of font in individual applications

Some programs (e.g. Telegram, WhatsApp, Chrome) have their own font settings that do not depend on system parameters. This is convenient if you need to increase text only in messengers or browsers.

How to change the font in popular applications:

• 📱 Telegram: Open the menu (tap on three lines in the upper left corner). → Appearance. Select font size and adjust the slider.
• 💬 WhatsApp: Touch ⋮ → Settings → Chat. Select font size. Set one of three values: Small, Medium, Large.

Google Chrome

1. Open the browser and tap. ⋮.
2. Select Settings → Special facilities.
3. Activate the Text Scale and set a value between 50% and 300%.

You can also increase the subtitles in the YouTube app:

Settings → Subtitles → Font size

If the application you want isn't on the list, check its settings manually. Usually, the font options are in the Appearance, Display or Special Features section.

Launch the application|Open the settings menu (⋮ or ⚙️)|Find the "Look" or "Display" section"|Check for the option "Font size"|Apply changes and restart the application-->

5. Installation of third-party fonts with enlarged characters

If built-in options are not enough, you can install a custom font with obviously large characters. Xiaomi allows you to change the system fonts without root rights, but this will require a special application to download.

Instructions for installing third-party font:

1. Download the iFont app from Google Play.
2. Start the program and select the Online section (online font library).
3. In the search box, enter a request for large font or big text.
4. Select your favorite font (like Roboto Bold or Arial Large) and click Download.
5. After downloading, tap Set (install) and confirm the action.
6. Go to Settings → Screen → Font and select the set font.

Popular fonts for increasing text:

• 🔤 OpenDyslexic – specifically designed for people with dyslexia
• 🔤 Roboto Condensed Bold – bold and clear font
• 🔤 Noto Sans Display – Good Readability on Small Screens
• 🔤 Comic Sans MS Large – informal, but well-distinguished

⚠️ Note: Some custom fonts may not display correctly in Chinese or Korean characters. If you use multiple languages, choose generic fonts such as Noto Sans. CJK.

Once you have installed a third-party font, you may need to reboot your device, and if the text is blurry, go back to the standard font or select another option from the library.

6. Hidden functions MIUI fine-tuning

In addition to the obvious settings, MIUI There are hidden options that allow you to more flexibly manage the display of text. These options are not documented, but work on most Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi 9 Note.

How to enable hidden display settings:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
4. Scroll down and find the Other Settings section.
5. Activate the Force option 4x MSAA (improves font smoothing).

For a deeper display setting:

Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times to activate developer mode)


Settings → Additional → Developers → Minimum width (set 360-400 to zoom in)

These parameters affect:

• 📱 Size of system icons and text
• 📱 Pixel density (DPI), indirectly increase the font
• 📱 Smoothing the edges of symbols (useful on a large scale)

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Change the setting Minimum width in developer mode increases not only the font, but also all interface elements.The optimal value for the Redmi 9 Note is 380 DPI.

7. Alternative methods: magnifying glass and voice assistant

If enlarging the font does not solve the problem (for example, when reading small text in photos or documents), use a built-in magnifier or voice assistant.

How to use a magnifying glass:

1. Activate the function in Settings → Special facilities → Lupa.
2. Press the power button. + volume increase by 2 seconds.
3. A magnifying glass will appear on the screen – move it with your finger.
4. To change the scale, use a slider or gestures (finger mixing/dilution).

Google Assistant Voice Assistant:

• 🎤 Say, “OK Google, read this text” (by pointing the camera at the document).
• 🎤 Or, “OK Google, enlarge this text” (for web pages).

These methods are useful in situations where:

• 🔍 You need to read the small print on the package of medicines.
• 🔍 View details in a photo or screenshot
• 🔍 View the document in format PDF scalable

FAQ: Frequent questions about increasing font on Redmi 9 Note