How to increase the font on the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: all ways

Boosting the font on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is a challenge that users of all ages face. Some want to improve readability because of their vision, others just feel more comfortable working with large characters in messengers or a browser. In this article, we will discuss all the available methods of resizing the font, from standard MIUI settings to hidden functions and third-party utilities.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro (codenamed whyred) is based on MIUI firmware, which offers flexible display settings. However, not everyone knows that in addition to basic font scaling, there are other tools in the system, such as adjusting the size of interface elements or using themes with enlarged characters. We will also touch on the nuances that arise when changing the font in individual applications (for example, WhatsApp or Chrome), and give recommendations for optimizing the display.

It is important to note that some methods may require administrator rights (root) or install additional software. We will mark such methods with special marks so that you can choose the most suitable option without risk to the system.

Method 1: Standard MIUI settings

The easiest and safest way to increase the font is to use the built-in MIUI options. This method does not require installing third-party applications and is suitable for most users.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings menu (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select font size and display (in some versions of MIUI it may be called font scale).
4. With the Font Size Slider, adjust the value. Options available: Small, Standard, Large, Very Large.
5. To apply the changes, click Ready or Apply.

Note that you can also adjust the display scale (size of icons and interface elements) and font style (e.g., choose bold or thin marking) in this section, but these parameters affect the entire system interface, not just the text.

⚠️ Note: When selecting a Very Large value, some interface elements (such as buttons in apps) may go outside the screen. In this case, go back to the settings and reduce the font size by one step.

Method 2: Use MIUI themes with large font

If standard font magnification is not enough, you can install a special theme from the MIUI Themes store, and many themes offer not only modified designs, but also modified fonts with improved readability.

How to do this:

• 🎨 Open the Themes app (brush icon on the home screen).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the request large font or large font.
• 📥 Choose your favorite theme and click Download, then Apply.
• 🔄 If the topic is not suitable, it can be removed in the My Topics section. → Theme management.

The advantage of this method is that theme is often optimized for specific Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, some themes may be paid for or require registration with a Mi Account.

⚠️ Note: Using themes may reset some personal settings (such as wallpaper or notification sounds). Before installing a new theme, back up important data via Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

Method 3: Set up the font in individual applications

Some apps (e.g. Chrome, WhatsApp, Facebook) allow you to resize your font regardless of your system settings, which is handy if you only need to zoom in on a particular service.

Examples for popular applications:

• 🌐 Google Chrome: Open the menu (three dots) → Settings → Special facilities → Text size. There are options available from Very Small to Very Large.
• 💬 WhatsApp: Go to Settings → chat → You can choose from Small, Medium or Large.
• 📘 Facebook: In the mobile version of the site (not in the app), use gesture zoom (swipe two fingers on the screen).

If the desired application does not support font change, you can use the screen zoom function in MIUI:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Increase.
2. Activate the Gesture of Magnification switch.
3. Now tap the screen three times (without pressing a button) to enlarge the allocated area.

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If the application does not have font settings, try to enable the system settings for the visually impaired (Settings → Special features → Vision) this will automatically enlarge the text in all supported programs.

Method 4: Using Third-Party Applications

If built-in MIUI tools aren't enough, you can install third-party font management utilities, and one of the most popular options is the FontFix app (root access required).

Instructions for FontFix:

1. Download FontFix from XDA Developers (officially removed from Google Play).
2. Give the app root rights (if you have them on your device).
3. In the main menu, select Install Font and specify the path to the font file (.ttf format).
4. Reset the device.

Without root rights, you can use apps like Big Font (available on Google Play), which creates a surface layer with enlarged text, but doesn't work in all apps.

⚠️ Note: Installing third-party fonts can cause system failures, especially if the font file is corrupted or incompatible with the font file. MIUI. Before experimenting, back up your data.

Method 5: Change the build.prop file (for advanced users)

This is a method that works for those who are willing to edit system files, and it allows you to scale the font globally, but it requires caution.

Step-by-step:

1. Install a file manager with access to the root folder (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/build.prop.
3. Find a line. ro.sf.lcd_density (If not, add it to the end of the file).
4. Change the value to ro.sf.lcd_density=400 (standard 5 Pro — 440, Decrease in number increases interface elements).
5. Save the file and restart the device.

Change of parameter lcd_density It affects not only the font, but also the scale of all interface elements, including icons and menus, which can lead to incorrect display of some applications.

Create a backup copy of the build.prop file

Check for root rights

Install a file manager with root access

Write down the current value lcd_density-->

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Each of these methods has its pros and cons, the choice depends on your needs and level of training:

• 🔧 Standard settings MIUI — It's the safest and easiest option, and it's suitable for most users.
• 🎨 Topics MIUI — It's a good compromise between functionality and design.
• 📱 Customization in applications – convenient if you need to increase the font only in individual programs.
• 🛠️ Third-party utilities – give more features, but require root or may conflict with the system.
• 💻 Build.prop Editing is a Powerful Tool for Power Users, but Risky.

If you're not sure about your skills, start with the first two methods. They don't require deep knowledge and won't harm the device.

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For most users of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, standard MIUI settings or a specialized theme are enough.

Frequent problems and their solutions

There are a lot of challenges when you change the size of a font, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: After the font is increased, some buttons in the apps become invisible or inaccessible.

Solution: Go back to the font settings (Settings → Screen → Font size) and select a value one step smaller. If the problem persists, try using the zoom gesture (trick the screen three times) to zoom in temporarily.

Problem 2: Some applications (e.g., banking) do not change the font.

Solution: This is related to the application's security policy.

• 🔄 Update the application to the latest version.
• 📧 Call for support for the service to add scaling support.
• 🔍 Use the increase mode in MIUI (see method 3).

Problem 3: After installing custom font, the system began to slow down.

Solution: Remove the set font and return the standard font.

1. Go to Settings → Themes → Fonts.
2. Select the MIUI Standard font.
3. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: If after changing the font, the device starts to restart or issue errors, reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings. Pre-save important data!

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