How to increase the widget on Xiaomi: from standard settings to hidden features MIUI

Widgets on Xiaomi smartphones are not just a desktop decoration, but a full-fledged tool for quick access to information. The problem is that the weather widget is too small to see the details, the calendar doesn't fit all the events, and the music player takes up half the screen unnecessarily. MIUI limits default widget scaling – but these limitations can be bypassed.

Many users do not even suspect that the size of the widget can be changed not only through the standard menu, but also through hidden shell functions, third-party launchers or even editing system files. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from the simplest to the most advanced, including those that are not described in the official documentation. MIUI (12 to 14 models and smartphones (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T etc.).

It is important to understand that not all widgets support arbitrary scaling, such as Google Weather or Yandex.Weather widgets are often fixed in size, whereas standard widgets are often fixed in size. MIUI (If you're faced with a widget that doesn't grow at all, the problem may be in the app itself, not the phone settings.

📊 Which widget do you use most often on Xiaomi?

Weather.

Calendar

Music player

Notes

Other

The most obvious way is to use built-in tools. MIUI. It is suitable for most standard widgets and some third-party widgets (such as Widgetsmith or Widgetsmith). KWGT). Here's how to do it:

1. Press and hold your finger in the free desktop space until the menu appears.

2. Slip on the item "Widgets" (or "Widgets" in English firmware).

3. Find the desired widget in the list and drag it to the screen.

4. After placing, press the widget and hold it. 1-2 Seconds – white dots appear on the edges (size change markers).

5. Drag markers to increase or decrease the widget. Some widgets only support fixed sizes (e.g., widgets, 2×2, 4×1), Others -- smooth scaling.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 for some models (Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60) The resizing function can be hidden behind a long tap on the widget itself (not the icon in the widget menu.

Make sure there is enough free space on the desktop

Check if the widget supports zoom (tokens will appear when you click)

Turn off the "Light Mode" mode in the settings (it limits the functionality of widgets)

Restart your phone if the markers don’t show up-->

2.Using third-party launchers for flexible scaling

If the standard settings MIUI You don't like it, third-party launchers offer a lot more freedom, like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher:

🔄 Change the size of widgets in 1 pixel increments (instead of a fixed grid) MIUI).
📏 Set up indentations between widgets and icons.
🎨 Apply themes and styles not available in a standard launcher.
🔒 Fix the widgets so that they do not shift when scrolling.

How to configure Nova Launcher to work with widgets:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play and make it the default launcher.

2.Push and hold the widget. → Select "Resize" (Resize).

3 Drag the edges of the widget with high precision. Some widgets (e.g. Google Keep) even stretch vertically/horizontally independently of each other is available.

4. in the launcher settings (Nova Settings) → Home Screen: Turn off the Widget grid to remove size restrictions.

Important: On some firmware MIUI (Third-party launchers may not work as well due to system limitations. If the widgets don't show up after installing Nova Launcher, try turning off the option «MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings.

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If the widget looks blurry after resizing, try to turn on the option “Force widget sizes” in Nova Launcher. → Widgets. This will fix the scaling for most applications.

3. editing system files (for advanced users)

This method is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and root rights. MIUI at the system file level, but requires caution - incorrect actions can lead to a failure of the interface.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Install a file manager with root support (e.g. Solid Explorer or Root Explorer).

2.Cross the path:

/system/priv-app/Launcher2/Launcher2.apk/res/xml/

3. Find the file. default_workspace.xml Open it in the text editor.

4. Find the rows with the parameters cellWidth, cellHeight, widgetPaddingX, widgetPaddingY - they are responsible for the size of the grid cells and widget indentations.

5. Increase the values (e.g., change cellWidth)="72" on cellWidth="90") and save the file.

6. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI All changes to system files will be reset, and this method may conflict with some of the themes of the design.

Parameter	Default value	Recommended value	The effect
cellWidth	72	85-95	Increases the width of the cell for widgets
cellHeight	72	85-100	Increases cell height
widgetPaddingX	10	5-8	Reduces horizontal indentations
widgetPaddingY	10	5-8	Reduces vertical indentations

4. Customizable scale widgets (KWGT, UCCW)

If you need not just to increase the widget, but completely remake it to your needs - pay attention to the designers of widgets:

📱 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker – allows you to create widgets from scratch or edit ready-made templates. Supports animation, dynamic data (weather, battery, RAM) and arbitrary.
⚙️ UCCW (Ultimate Custom Clock Widget – specializes in watches and dashboards, but can be used for any purpose.
🎨 Zoom Widget – a utility for forced scaling of any widgets (requires root).

Example of KWGT configuration:

1. Install. KWGT and KWGT Pro Key (to save widgets).

2. Download your favorite template from Google Play (e.g. Minimal) KWGT or elegant KWGT).

3.In the annex KWGT Select a template and click “Export» → «Like a widget».

4. Place the widget on your desktop and resize it through the standard menu (as in Section 1).

5. For fine tuning, open the widget in KWGT, Go to edit mode and change the settings manually (font size, indentations, transparency).

How to circumvent the limit on the number of widgets in MIUI?

V MIUI You can place no more than 5 widgets on a single screen by default. To get around this limitation, 1. Install Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher. 2. In the launcher settings, find the option "Maximum number of widgets" (or "Widget limit") and set the value "Unlimited." 3. Alternatively, use a widget. KWGT with multiple layers of information (e.g. weather) + calendar + single-widget).

5. Features for specific Xiaomi models

Some Xiaomi smartphones have unique limitations or, conversely, additional features for working with widgets.

Redmi Note 11/12, POCO X4/X5:

On these devices in MIUI 13/14 There is often no possibility of changing the size of widgets through the standard menu:

🔧 Use Nova Launcher (method 2).
📲 Update the firmware to the latest version - in new builds the bug has been fixed.
🔄 Switch to Global. ROM, if you're Chinese ROM (It's more constrained).

Xiaomi 12/13 series, Mix 4:

On the flagships with MIUI 14 is available the function "Adaptive Widgets" (Adaptive Widgets), which automatically adjusts the size to the free space on the screen:

1. Go to Settings. → Desktop.

2. Activate the option "Adaptive Grid".

3. Place the widget – it will stretch when the screen size changes (for example, when turning the phone).

POCO F4/F5, Redmi K50/K60:

In these models, widgets can be reset after rebooting, to fix:

1. Turn off optimization MIUI: Settings → Special facilities → Optimization MIUI (switch off).

2. Install Tasker and create a task to automatically restore widgets after a reboot.

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On smartphones with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) Dark theme widgets consume significantly less power. Use dark patterns in the dark. KWGT Or Nova Launcher to save battery life.

If the widget doesn’t grow or doesn’t work properly, check the following points:

Problem 1: The widget does not respond to the change in size

🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes helps to reset the launcher cache.
📥 Update the app that the widget belongs to (e.g. Google App for weather widgets).
🛠️ Clear the launcher's cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Clear the cache.

Problem 2: The Widget Disappears After Updating MIUI

This is a common mistake when you switch to a new firmware version.

1. Remove the widget from the desktop.

2. Reboot the phone.

3. Place the widget again through the widget menu.

Problem 3: The widget is displayed blurry or cropped

Most often, this is due to the mismatch in the size of the widget and the grid cell.

🔍 Increase the size of the widget by 1-2 cell-in-series.
🎨 In Nova Launcher, enable Force widget sizes (see Section 2).
📏 Use a widget with adaptive scale support (e.g. Chronus or Another Widget).

⚠️ Attention: If after manipulating widgets launcher began to slow down or fly out - reset its settings to the factory. MIUI Go to Settings. → Annexes → Launcher → Warehouse → Delete the data. All widgets and icons will reset, but performance will recover.

7. Alternative methods: fast panels and floating windows

If you can not enlarge the widget, consider alternative options for displaying information:

📱 Fast panels in the curtain: In MIUI You can add app shortcuts and widgets to the notification panel, like the weather or the player's control buttons, and swipe down from the top of the screen. → click "Edit» → Add the desired element.
🪟 Floating windows: Some widgets (like Floating Apps) can be “window over all apps” and are convenient for multi-tasking.
🔗 Desktop shortcuts: Instead of a widget, you can create a shortcut with quick access to the feature. For example, for Google Keep, click and hold the app icon → «Labels» → Select "Create a note».

For supported models MIUI Desktop Mode (Xiaomi Pad 6, Redmi K60 Ultra) widgets can be placed on the desktop in desktop mode:

1. Connect the phone to the monitor through HDMI or Wireless Display.

2. Activate the desktop mode in the notification curtain.

3. Place widgets as on a regular PC - their size will automatically adjust to the screen resolution.

FAQ: Frequent questions about widgets on Xiaomi

Can I increase the weather widget from MIUI more 4×2?

Yes, but only with third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher) or editing system files (the method). 3). In the standard launcher. MIUI maximum size for this widget — 4×2.

Why did the widgets reset after the MIUI update?

This is because the new firmware version resets the launcher's cache. To restore the widgets: Reboot your phone. If the widgets don't show up, delete them and re-post them. To prevent future problems, use Nova Launcher with desktop backup.

How to make a widget transparent?

Standard widgets MIUI They do not support transparency, but you can: KWGT And create your own widget with a transparent background. In Nova Launcher, enable the "Transparency of Widgets" setting (requires a premium version), Set a design theme with transparent elements (e.g., a "Transparency of Widgets, MIUI Transparent Theme).

Can I increase the Google Search widget on Xiaomi?

Google Search widget is fixed in size, but there are workarounds: Use the Google At a Glance widget (weather) + Search is supported by scaling. In Nova Launcher, try forcefully resizing (not all versions of the widget allow this). Install an alternative search widget, such as Sesame Search.

Why doesn’t the Music widget grow on the Redmi Note 10 Pro?

On this model in MIUI 12.5 There's a bug that zooms in a music widget. Solutions: Update the firmware to MIUI 13/14. Use a third-party player (like Poweramp or Musicolet) — their widgets scale normally. Set up Nova Launcher and resize manually. If nothing helps, try resetting the launcher settings (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Delete the data).