How to increase icons on Xiaomi Redmi: from standard settings to hidden MIUI chips

Small icons on the Xiaomi Redmi screen are a common cause of discomfort, especially for users with vision problems or those who are used to large interface elements. Fortunately, the MIUI shell offers several ways to scale icons, from basic settings to advanced tweaks through ADB or third-party launchers. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including those that work on the latest versions of the firmware (including HyperOS 2026).

It's important to understand that not all of these things work equally well. For example, resizing icons through display settings will affect the entire interface, not just the desktop. At the same time, specialized launchers like Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher allow you to pinpoint the scale of icons without affecting the system menus. We tested each method on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C and POCO X5 Pro models, the results are summarized in a comparison table below.

1. Standard MIUI settings: Screen scaling

The easiest way to increase icons is to use the built-in resize feature of interface elements, which affects not only the icons on the desktop, but also fonts, menus and other MIUI elements.

To activate it:

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Select Text Size and Display (in some versions, Screen Size).
3. Move the slider to the right to zoom in on the elements. Available values: Small to Very Large.
4. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

⚠️ Note: This method increases all interface elements, including system notifications and keyboard. If you only need to change the size of the icons on your desktop, go to the next section.

• ✅ It works on all Redmi models without root rights.
• ✅ Does not require the installation of third-party applications.
• ❌ Changes the scale of the entire interface, not just icons.
• ❌ Some of the firmware may be lost after the update.

2. Change the size of the icons through the settings of the MIUI launcher

The MIUI shell allows you to pinpoint the size of icons on the desktop without affecting the rest of the interface, which works on most Redmi models, including the Redmi Note 11, Redmi 9A and later.

Instructions:

1. Press and hold your finger to the free space on the desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, select Screen Settings (or Desktop Settings).
3. Find the Size of the icons of the application (in some versions – the Size of icons).
4. Choose one of the options offered: Small, Medium, Large or Very Large.
5. Save the changes by pressing Ready.

💡 Useful advice: If you have a version MIUI No icon size, try updating your firmware to the latest version. HyperOS (2026) has this option by default.

⚠️ Attention: Some firmware may be straying from grid alignment after resizing icons. To fix this, restart your smartphone or reset your launcher settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data).

3. Use of third-party launchers (Nova Launcher, Apex, POCO Launcher)

If the built-in MIUI capabilities are not enough, you can install an alternative launcher, for example, Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher allows you to flexibly adjust the size of icons, indentations between them, and even replace standard icons with custom icons.

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Nova Launcher:

Install Nova Launcher from Google Play|Open the launcher settings (hold your finger on your desktop) → «Settings»)|Go to the “Icon Size” tab (work table tab»)|Set the slider to the desired value (up to 150%)|Save the changes and restart the launcher-->

Advantages of third-party launchers:

• 🎨 Accurate adjustment of icon size (with step in) 5-10%).
• 📱 Ability to change the size of icons in folders and on the docking station panel.
• 🔄 Flexible settings of the desktop grid (for example, 5×6 opportunistic 4×5).
• 🖼️ Support for custom icons through the packs from the Play Market.

🔍 Comparison of launchers for Xiaomi Redmi:

⚠️ Note: After installing a third-party launcher, some functions MIUI (For example, gestures or system themes may not work properly. To return a standard launcher, go to Settings. → Annexes → By default. → Launcher and select System Launcher.

4. Advanced methods: ADB-change-up DPI

If you need to control the size of icons and other interface elements accurately, you can change the DPI (pixel density) setting via ADB. This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but gives maximum flexibility.

📌 What is it? DPI?

DPI (dots per inch) determines how many pixels fit in one inch of the screen. The lower the value, the larger the interface elements. For example, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the standard value is 440 DPI, and to increase the icons, it can be reduced to 380-400 DPI.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
2. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell wm density 400 && adb shell wm size reset

1. Reboot your smartphone (adb reboot).

🔄 How to return standard settings?

To reset the DPI to factory values, follow the command:

adb shell wm density reset

⚠️ Attention: Incorrectly selected value DPI This may cause some applications or system menus to be displayed incorrectly:

• 380 DPIs are very large icons (suitable for the visually impaired).
• 400 DPI – moderate increase (optimum for most).
• 420 DPI – slight increase (almost standard)

5. Hidden MIUI settings: theme editor and system settings

MIUI has hidden interface options that are not documented in the official instructions, such as resizing icons for individual folders or screens through the theme editor.

How to access hidden settings:

1. Install the MIUI Hidden Settings app (available on 4PDA or XDA Developers).
2. Open the Display Settings section.
3. Find the Icon Scale or Grid Size settings.
4. Set the necessary values and save.

🔍 Alternative method (without root):

Some MIUI firmware allows you to resize icons through the system theme menu.

1. Go to Topics. → My subjects. → Edit.
2. Select Desktop and find the icon scale option.
3. If you don’t have an option, try using a theme with big icons (like Big Icons Pack from the theme store).

⚠️ Attention: Editing hidden settings can cause shell malfunctions. Before making changes, back up through Settings → System system → Backup.

Features for HyperOS models (2026)

In 2026, Xiaomi began the transition from MIUI to a new HyperOS shell, where the process of resizing icons is slightly different, but has become more flexible.

🔹 How to Increase Icons in HyperOS:

1. Press and hold your finger on the desktop.
2. Select the Desktop Settings.
3. Go to the Icon Scale and set the value from 90% to 130%.
4. For fine-tuning, click Additional and select User Scale.

📊 Comparison MIUI and HyperOS for setting up icons:

💡 Useful advice for HyperOS:

The new shell features Adaptive Icons, which automatically adjusts the size of icons to the selected theme. To activate it, go to Settings → Personalization → Adaptive Icons.

FAQ: Frequent questions about increasing icons on Xiaomi Redmi