How to increase text on the screen of the Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Small print on the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is a common problem for users with low vision or those who are used to large characters on previous devices. Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several built-in tools to adjust the display of text. In this article, we will discuss all available methods of text augmentation, from basic font settings to hidden functions for specific applications.

Many people mistakenly believe that you can change the size of the characters only through the standard menu, but in fact, MIUI (the Xiaomi brand shell) hides additional options: a separate zoom setting for each application, a triple-tape gesture, and even the ability to force a large font for stubborn programs. We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro and Xiaomi 13T models – the instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS.

It is important to understand the difference between screen size and font size: the first changes all interface elements (icons, buttons, images), and the second affects only text. If you need to zoom in exclusively letters without distorting the rest of the content, focus on the font settings. For global zoom (for example, in color blindness), scaling the display is suitable.

1. Standard font size setting in MIUI

The most obvious way is to use the built-in settings. This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones, including the budget Redmi models and gaming POCO. Here's how to resize text in 3 steps:

Open the Settings app (the gear icon on your desktop) go to Screen, then select Text Size. Here you will see a 5-position slider, Small to Very Large. Move the runner to the right to enlarge the font. Changes apply instantly, so you can evaluate the result without saving.

Note that when you select Big or Very Large, some interface elements (such as icons in the status bar) may crop. This is normal behavior — the system tries to squeeze large text into a limited space. If cropping is critical, try combining this method with screen scale setting (more on this below).

• ✅ Pros: works on all models, does not require administrator rights
• ⚠️ Cons: Not all apps support dynamic font change
• 🔄 Tip: after resizing, restart your phone – this will help avoid display glitches in some programs

2. Scaling the entire screen (Display Size)

If you don't want to zoom in, try scaling up the display, which pro rataly increases all the interface elements, such as text, icons, buttons, and even the distances between them, and is especially useful for users with visual problems, where not only large print is required, but also larger controls are required.

To activate scaling:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Screen size
2. Move the slider to the right to zoom in (values from Default to Large)
3. Click Apply and Confirm the Action

The phone will reboot to apply the changes. Once zooming is enabled, you will notice that less information is placed on the screen — that's normal. For example, the home screen will display 4 instead of 5 lines of apps, and the Mi Browser browser will reduce the amount of visible text without scrolling.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4 GT) At maximum scale, interface elements in games can disappear. If you're an active gamer, choose Mean instead of Large.

3.Generation gesture with triple tap

Few people know, but Xiaomi has a hidden triple-touch zoom feature that allows you to temporarily enlarge any part of the screen by 2-3 times – ideal for reading small text in applications that ignore the system font settings (for example, some banking programs or old games).

To activate the gesture:

1. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Increase
2. Turn on the magnification switch
3. Choose Triple Touch as the activation method
4. Set up the magnification level (from 2x to 5x)

Now, triple-touching anywhere on the screen will trigger a magnifying glass. To exit zoom mode, tap again three times. This feature works even on a locked phone (on the lock screen), which is convenient for reading notifications.

Enable the function in Special Opportunities |

Choose triple touch as a trigger |

Set a comfortable zoom level (recommended 3x)|

Testing on small text in Telegram or SMS-->

⚠️ Attention: On models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra) at maximum magnification (5x) And this is because of the peculiarities of organic LED technology.

4. font setting for individual applications

Not all programs respond to global font settings correctly, such as WhatsApp or VKontakte, which can ignore system settings, and customization for each application will help:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management. Select the right program (e.g. Chrome), then tap on Text Size. You can set a separate font size that is independent of system settings. The option is not available for all applications, it is supported only by programs that were developed with the Android Accessibility Suite standards in mind.

If the desired application is not in the list of supported, try an alternative method:

• 📱 Install a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) that supports forced scaling
• 🔧 Enable Developer Settings and activate Forced Scale Change (see next section)
• 🔍 Use the magnification mode (triple tap) for temporary zoom

5. Forced scale change (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can use a hidden forced scaling feature that forces all applications to adjust to the selected font size, but requires activation of the developer mode.

First, turn on the Developer Settings:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will receive a notification "You became a developer")
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new section for developers.

Now find Forced Scaling (or Force GPU rendering in English firmware) and turn it on and select the desired coefficient (it is recommended to start with 1.2x). After application, some applications may start to work incorrectly, which is a normal reaction to forced scaling, in which case return the value to 1.0x or add the problematic application to exceptions.

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Before using force scale, back up sensitive data, and some applications (especially banking ones) may block access if they detect altered system settings.

6. Alternative methods: third-party applications and MIUI-theme

When the built-in tools fail, third-party solutions come to the rescue.

Topics with large print

You can download special themes that are optimized for the visually impaired in MIUI. Open the Topics app, search for "big font" or "big font." Popular options are:

• 🎨 Big Font Theme – Increases font by 30% without distorting icons
• 👓 Elderly Mode – contrasting theme with large controls
• 🌓 Dark Big is a dark theme with enlarged text to save power

2. Annexes to the increase

Google Play has utilities that offer more features than the standard zoom:

• 🔍 Magnification Gestures – allows you to customize zoom gestures separately for each application
• 📱 Big Launcher – an alternative launcher with giant icons and text
• 👁️ Super Vision – uses a camera to zoom in on small objects (suitable for reading labels)

⚠️ Note: When using third-party launchers (such as Nova or Apex), some features may be lost MIUI, such as Second Space or Double Applications.

Comparison of text augmentation methods on Xiaomi

To choose the best way, compare all the options considered by key parameters:

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For 90% of users, a combination of standard font zoom (section 1) and triple tap gesture (section 3) is sufficient. These methods do not require developer rights and work consistently.

FAQ: Frequent questions about text augmentation