How to increase the icons on the screen of the Xiaomi Redmi phone

Modern smartphones, including the popular Xiaomi Redmi models, feature high-resolution displays that allow you to display a huge amount of information. However, for many users, especially those with low vision or simply prefer large graphics, the standard size of icons may seem too small. Visual comfort when using the Android shell MIUI or the new HyperOS plays a critical role in the daily operation of the device.

Fortunately, the company's engineers have developed flexible tools to personalize the interface, so you can change not only the size of application shortcuts, but also the scale of fonts, and use special display modes. In this article, we will explore in detail all the available ways to help adapt the screen to your individual needs without losing functionality.

Before we make any changes, it’s worth noting that increasing the interface elements directly affects the number of objects that fit on the desktop. Optimizing your workspace will require you to rethink the organization of folders and widgets. Below are proven methods that are relevant to most current brand models.

Basic setting of font size and elements

The easiest and safest way to make the interface bigger is to use the built-in system settings, which do not require third-party software to be installed and ensures that the operating system is running smoothly, and you need to go to the main settings menu of your device first.

Find the partition that's responsible for the appearance of the system. Depending on the firmware version, the path may vary slightly, but the logic remains the same. Usually, the desired parameters are hidden in the deep personalization menu.

Once you enter the relevant section, you'll see a slider that adjusts the scale, and as you move it around, you'll notice how the size of the text in the menu changes, and, importantly, the application icons themselves, and the system automatically recalculates the desktop grid.

• 📱 Open Settings and find the Screen or Display option.
• 🔍 Select Text Size and Display (sometimes called Font Size).
• ⚙️ Move the slider to the right to a comfortable value and press Apply.

It's important to understand that changing this setting affects not only the desktop, but most system menus as well. The interface is scaled up globally, which ensures uniformity of visual style. If some items are trimmed after setting up, try reducing the value by one step.

⚠️ Note: With maximum font enlargement, some buttons in third-party apps may go beyond the screen or become unavailable to click.

Use of the One Hand Mode for Large Icons

There is a unique feature in the MIUI shell that was originally designed to make large smartphones easy to use with one hand, but it has a hidden bonus: when activated, the icons on the desktop increase in size, occupying almost all the available area.

This method is ideal for those who want to temporarily enlarge icons for more accurate finger hits or simply prefer a minimalist interface with large elements.

And it's worth noting that in this mode, the desktop shrinks to the corner of the screen, creating a pocket smartphone effect, and all the controls are giant compared to the standard mode, which is a great way to adapt the interface for older people.

To activate the function, you need to go to the settings of additional functions. There you will find a switch that can be configured to activate the swipe from the bottom corner of the screen or through a floating button.

• 🖐 Go to Settings. → Additional functions.
• 📏 Find the Mode with one hand and activate it.
• 📐 Select the activation method: swipe from the bottom corner or floating button.

Once you turn on the mode, the screen will shrink, and you can move the reduced area freely across the display, and the icons inside this area will look much larger, and to exit the mode, just press the expansion arrow or swipe from the opposite edge.

Setup of the desktop and launcher grid

Xiaomi's standard launcher allows the user to determine the number of rows and columns on the screen. The fewer cells you choose, the larger the size of each individual icon will be, and it is the most flexible tool for fine-tuning visual perception.

To change the grid configuration, you need to go into desktop editing mode, usually with a long tap over an empty area or a pinch with two fingers, and you need to select the settings from the menu that opens.

Here you'll see markup options like 4x6, 5x6 or 6x9. By choosing a smaller column option (like 4 instead of 6), you force the system to stretch the icons into the available space, and the pixel density doesn't change, but the visual size of the objects increases.

It is also recommended to clean the bottom panel (dock station), leaving only the most important applications there, which will allow you to increase their size without losing functionality, since they will always be at hand, removing unnecessary widgets will also make room for consolidation of the remaining elements.

⚠️ Note: When selecting a grid with a small number of columns (for example, 4x4) Very few widgets can fit on the screen, which will require the creation of additional desktop pages.

Special features and simple menu mode

For users who don't have the standard settings, Android and MIUI have a feature section, which hides tools designed for people with visual impairments, but useful to anyone who wants the maximum size of the elements.

One of these features is Simple Mode (or Older Mode in some localizations), which changes the phone’s interface dramatically when it is turned on, with fonts becoming huge, icons taking up a quarter of the screen, and unnecessary features being hidden.

You can turn it on through settings or a special widget, and when activated, it turns into a device with extremely simplified navigation, where it's almost impossible to confuse something, which is the perfect magnification option for the older generation.

And then there's the feature in the special feature section, which is zoom in, and it works like a magnifier, and triple tapping on the screen increases the area you're looking at, and it doesn't change the size of the icons all the time, but it allows you to see the little text or the button in detail at any time.

Third-party launchers for customization

If Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t meet your requirements, alternative solutions can always be turned to.The Google Play Store offers dozens of launchers that completely replace the desktop and provide limitless options for customizing the size of icons.

Popular options like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher allow you to set the size of the icons as a percentage, change the grid to millimeter accuracy and create unique display profiles. You can make the icons as large as the physical screen size allows.

Installing a third-party launcher requires permission in the system. Once the application is installed, you press the Home button and select the new default launcher, and then all size settings will be available from the launcher's menu itself.

• 📥 Download your favorite launcher from Google Play.
• 🔓 Allow access to contacts and storage for proper operation.
• 🎨 In the launcher settings, find the Desktop section → Grid and Icon Size.

Using third-party shells gives you complete freedom, but it can take time to get used to it. In addition, some MIUI system functions, such as gestures or specific widgets, may not work properly.

⚠️ Note: When installing a third-party launcher, make sure it is compatible with your version of Android.Some older versions of launchers can cause unstable system performance on new HyperOS firmware.

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Before installing a third-party launcher, take screenshots of the location of your icons, which will help you quickly restore the usual structure of the desktop after changing the shell.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The optimal balance between the size of the icons and the amount of information on the screen is achieved by a combination of grid settings (4x6) and a moderate increase in the system font.

To sum up, Xiaomi Redmi provides a variety of tools to adapt the interface, whether it’s built-in accessibility features, one-hand mode or third-party launchers, each user will be able to find a solution that provides a comfortable interaction with the smartphone.