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

Small text on the screen of Xiaomi Redmi smartphone can cause serious discomfort — especially if you use your phone in transport, in bright sun or just have problems with vision. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several ways to zoom font, not only system text, but also in individual applications. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for MIUI 12, 13 and 14, including hidden settings and solutions for older models.

It’s important to understand that increasing font affects not only the ease of reading, but also the location of interface elements. On some Redmi models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or Redmi 9A), too large text can lead to cropping buttons in the menu or incorrect display of notifications, we will tell you how to avoid such problems and choose the optimal size.

If you’ve never changed your display settings on Xiaomi, don’t worry: it takes less than a minute and requires no special knowledge. And for those who don’t have standard options, we’ve prepared a review of third-party apps and a unique way to change the font through ADB (for advanced users).

1. Standard method: MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI shell tools, which are suitable for all Redmi models, from the Redmi 4X to flagships like the Redmi K60 Pro.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Screen section.
3. Select Text Size and Display (on some versions of MIUI, font scale may be called).
4. Move the slider Font size to the right to enlarge the text. There are values available from Small to Very Large.
5. Click Ready or Apply to save the changes.

You'll see a preview on the screen to see how user-friendly the text will look in menus and apps. Note: this method only changes the size of the system font. In some applications (like Telegram or WhatsApp), the text may remain the same, and you'll have to customize it separately.

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If you change the font, if some of the text on the screen is cropped or superimposed on top of each other, try to reduce the display size in the same menu. This parameter is responsible for the density of interface elements - reducing it will help to "push" the icons and text.

⚠️ Note: On Redmi models with screen resolution HD+ (720p), likes of Redmi 9C or Redmi A1, too large font can lead to problems with the display of the keyboard, in this case, it is recommended to use a value not higher than the large.

2. Change of font for individual applications

Not all programs follow the system font settings, for example, on Google Chrome or Instagram, text can remain small even after global changes.

Method 1: Settings within the application

Many popular apps have their own zoom options, and here's how to find them:

• 📱 Chrome/Firefox: Open the menu (three dots) → Settings → Availability → Scope of text.
• 💬 Telegram: Settings → Appearance → Size of text.
• 📷 Instagram: Profile settings → Account. → Font size (not available in all versions).
• 📧 Gmail: Menu → Settings → General settings → Size of text.

Method 2: System function "Scaling"

MIUI has a hidden option that allows you to force text enlargement in all applications:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
2. Select Screen zoom or zoom (name depends on the MIUI version).
3. Turn on the switch and adjust the magnification level.
4. For quick access, add a shortcut to the notification bar: Settings → Notification Panel → Add tile → Scaling.

This works like a magnifier, which not only enlarges text, but also all interface elements, and is easy to read small labels, but can interfere with navigation through menus.

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3. Use of third-party applications

If built-in MIUI tools aren’t enough, you can install customized utilities, which offer more customization options, including changing the font style (for example, on Roboto or San Francisco) and adjusting the size accurately.

The best applications for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 🔤 FontFix: Allows you to change the font systemically (root or permissions required) ADB). Supports over 1000 fonts, including Cyrillic.
• 📏 Big Font: A simple tool to zoom in text without root rights. Works through overlap, so it can conflict with some games.
• 🎨 iFont: Popular application with font database. MIUI You need to turn on the compatibility mode in the settings.
• 🔍 Magnification Gestures: Adds gestures for quick screen zoom (good for older users).

Check reviews before installing – some applications may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions. For example, Big Font requires access to Special Features, which may seem suspicious but is necessary for the utility to work.

⚠️ Note: Apps like FontFix or iFont can cause disruptions MIUI, If you choose an incompatible font, back up through Settings before changing. → The phone. → Backup.

4. Change font through ADB (for advanced)

This method is suitable for those who are not afraid to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), it allows you to change the system settings of the font without root rights, but requires caution - the wrong commands can lead to failures.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with drivers installed ADB (You can download from the Android Developers website).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on Redmi (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
3. Enter a command to change the font size (value) 1.3 — it 130% Adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.3
4. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Permissible values for font_scale: from 0.85 (small 1.3 (It's very large. If you go above that. 1.3, Some interface elements may disappear from the screen.

To return the standard size, use the command:

adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.0

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If some icons in the status bar (for example, the battery indicator) are lost after changing the font through ADB, try reducing the value to 1.2 or using the adb shell wm density reset command to reset the screen density.

Features for old models (Redmi 4/5/6 series)

On Xiaomi Redmi devices from 2017-2019 (such as the Redmi 5 Plus or Redmi Note 6 Pro), the MIUI interface may differ.

• 🔄 Nana MIUI 9/10 The path to font settings: Settings → Screen. → Text size and style. You can also change the font style to Mi Sans or Roboto.
• 📉 On resolution models 720p (Like Redmi. 6A) maximum recommended font size is Large. Values very large can lead to overlays of text.
• 🔧 If, after updating, MIUI 11/12 font reset, try to clear the Settings app cache (Settings) → Annexes → All applications → Settings → Clear the cache).
• 🛠️ On the Redmi Note. 4X and similar models with Snapdragon 625 processor change the font through ADB It can cause lags, and then you'd better use system settings.

For owners of Redmi 4 Prime and other older devices with a small amount of RAM (2/3 GB), it is recommended to avoid third-party applications to change the font - they can additionally load the system.

6. Problems after font change and their solution

Sometimes, when you zoom in, you get some problems, and we've collected some of the most common ones and how to fix them.

If the font changes the phone to slow down, check the processor boot in Settings → About Phone → System Status. Perhaps some application conflicts with the new parameters, in which case cleaning the cache or rolling back the settings will help.

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On Redmi models with a MediaTek processor (such as Redmi 9C or Redmi 10A), changing the font through ADB can cause the graphics driver to crash, in which case only a reset will help.

7. Additional tips for comfortable use

In addition to increasing the font, Xiaomi Redmi has other features that will make working with the phone more convenient:

• 🌓 Dark subject: Reduces eye strain. Included in Settings → Screen. → Dark subject. AMOLED-screens (Redmi) K50 Pro, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) additionally saves battery power.
• 🔦 Nightlight: Filters blue light, réduing eye fatigue. Set the schedule in Settings → Screen. → Night light.
• 📱 Read Mode: Converts the screen to black and white for better readability. Turns on through the notification panel (you need to add tiles manually).
• 🔊 Text signatures: For users with hearing impairments, you can include subtitles in Settings → Special facilities → Signatures.

If you use your phone outdoors a lot, check out the Auto Brightness setting, which on Redmi models with a light sensor (like the Redmi Note 11), automatically adjusts brightness to the surrounding conditions, making it easier to read text in bright sun.

For older users or people with disabilities, MIUI has a special simplicity mode. It simplifies the interface by enlarging icons and text. It is included in Settings → Special Features → Simplicity Mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the font on Xiaomi Redmi