Why small print in Yandex on Xiaomi interferes with users
Owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones (especially Note 10/11/12 series) often face the problem of too small text in Yandex Browser – even at the maximum page scale. This is due to the peculiarities of interaction of the shell MIUI and the web browser engine: the system automatically adjusts the display to the screens with high resolution (FHD+), but sometimes “overdo it”, making the font unreadable.
The problem is exacerbated on devices with a diagonal of 6.44"-6.67" (like the Redmi Note 11 Pro).+ Note 12 Turbo, where the pixel density reaches 395-409 PPI. As a result, the text in Yandex looks like “ant letters”, and the standard magnification with fingers (double tap). + dilution) resets when scrolling, and you can solve this in a number of ways, from basic settings to hidden functions. MIUI.
In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, including:
- 🔍 Scaling right in Yandex Browser (works on 90% of sites)
- 📱 Change of system font in MIUI (affects all applications)
- 🔧 Hidden options for users with poor vision
- 🛠️ Manual editing of configuration files (for advanced files)
- 🔄 Alternative browsers with flexible text settings
Method 1: Scale up right in Yandex Browser
The fastest method is to use built-in browser tools, which is suitable if the problem occurs only on individual sites (for example, on VKontakte or on news portals).
Instructions:
- Open Yandex Browser and go to the problem site.
- Touch the badge. ⋮ (three points) in lower right corner.
- Select Text Size (or Increase Text in New Versions).
- Move the slider to the right to a comfortable size (maximum 150%).
⚠️ Attention: This method does not save settings globally. When you open a new tab or reload a page, the scale will reset. To record changes, use the read mode (icon) 📖 in the address bar) – it ignores the styles of the site and shows the text in an enlarged form.
☑️ Verification of scaling correctness
Method 2: Change the system font in MIUI
If the text seems small in all applications, including Yandex, the problem lies in the settings of MIUI. Xiaomi shell allows you to zoom in the font at the system level, which will automatically affect the display in the browser.
How to change it:
- Go to Settings → Display.
- Select Text Size (or Font Size in MIUI 14).
- Move the slider to the right. Available values: 📏 Small (standard size) 📏 Medium (+20% to baseline) 📏 Big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big big (+40%, recommended for Redmi Note with screens >6.5") 📏 Very big (+60% can distort the interface)
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⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 9 Pro, Note) 8T) When selecting a Very Large value, interface elements in apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram buttons) can “move off” in this case, go back to the Big One and use additional methods from this article.
| Xiaomi model | Max. font size in MIUI | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Redmi Note 12 Pro+ | Very large (+60%) | Large (+40%) |
| Redmi Note 11S | Very large (+60%) | Average (+20%) |
| Redmi Note 10 Lite | Large (+40%) | Large (+40%) |
| Redmi Note 9T | Average (+20%) | Small (standard) |
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If after changing the font size in MIUI the text in Yandex is still small, clear the browser cache: Settings → Applications → Yandex → Storage → Clear the cache.
Method 3: Hidden settings for the visually impaired
MIUI contains a special mode for users with poor vision, which forcedly increases the font in all applications, including Yandex.This feature is hidden in the menu of special features and works regardless of the standard scale settings.
Activation:
- Open the Settings. → Special facilities.
- Select the zoom (or the loop in MIUI 13+).
- Turn on the switch Large text.
- Click on the large text settings and select one of the options: 🔎 Average (increase by 30%) 🔎 Large (increase by 50%) 🔎 Very large (an increase of 80%, can distort the layout)
Reboot your smartphone.
Important: This mode forcibly resizes the font even in applications where it is usually forbidden (for example, in banking programs or games). On the Redmi Note 10/11 with MIUI 12.5, this can cause bugs in the display of some interface elements.
What if after switching on the mode "Big text" icons disappeared in Yandex?
Method 4: Manual editing of configuration files (for advanced ones)
If standard methods don't work, you can manually change the display settings through system files, which requires root rights or ADB, but gives you maximum control over the fonts.
Instructions via ADB (without root):
- Connect Redmi Note to your PC and activate Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap on the build number → return to Additional → For Developers).
- Open the command line on the PC and type: adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.3 (where 1.3 — The increase factor can be determined from 1.0 before 1.5).
- Reboot the phone.
For users with root rights:
- Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
- Go to /system/build.prop.
- Find a line. ro.sf.lcd_density and change the meaning of c 440 (standard for the Redmi Note 400 (Expand the interface elements to 10%).
- Save the file and restart the device.
🔹 For owners of Redmi Note 12 S MIUI 14: This version introduced Adaptive Scale, which automatically adjusts text size to lighting to enable it:
- Go to Settings → Display → Adaptive Scale.
- Activate the switch and select the Read profile.
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If after all the manipulations, the text in Yandex still seems blurry, check the font smoothing settings in Settings → Display → Additional → Font smoothing. The optimal value for Redmi Note is Average.