Loop on Xiaomi phone: where to find and how to use the magnification function

You try to see the fine text on the screen of a Xiaomi smartphone, but your fingers refuse to get exactly to the right characters? Or maybe you need to zoom in on the photo, but the standard zoom in the gallery does not give enough approximation? In such cases, the built-in magnifier comes to the rescue, a feature that many users do not even know exists.

Unlike the iPhone, where the magnifier is activated through “Special features”, on Xiaomi its location depends on the version. MIUI Somewhere it's hidden in accessibility settings, some where it's triggered by a triple tap of the power button, some devices don't have it in the standard firmware. In this article, we'll look at all the ways that you can find and turn on the magnifier on Redmi smartphones, POCO Mi – from budget models to flagships.

Important: If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the paths to function may be different. MIUI 10) the magnifying glass may be missing at all - in this case, consider alternative solutions.

1. Standard magnifying glass in MIUI: look up

Most modern smartphones Xiaomi (C) MIUI 11 and later) The magnifier is built into the system as part of the special features:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Special Features section (some firmware may call it Convenience or Availability).
3. Select the item Enlargement or Loop (depending on version) MIUI).
4. Activate the switch next to the option to Enable the magnifying glass.

After activation, you can run the magnifier in one of three ways:

• 🔍 Triple press of the power button (if the appropriate option is enabled in the availability settings).
• 👆 Gesture magnification: three times touch the screen with three fingers and hold (configured in Special. → Gestures).
• 📱 Quick Settings Panel: Add the Loop Label to the Notification Curtain (see next section).

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro) additional settings are available in the increase menu:

• 🔄 Mode of the following - the magnifier follows the movement of the finger.
• 🖼️ Fixing the area – the enlarged fragment is “freezed” on the screen.
• 🔎 Zoom level - adjustment of the degree of approximation (from 1.5)× 8×).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI for POCO (for example, POCO F3 or POCO X4 Pro) the path to the magnifier may be different. If you do not find the Increase section, try updating the firmware or using an alternative method from section 3.

2. Quick access to the magnifying glass through the notification curtain

If you need to use a magnifier a lot, the best way to do this is to add a shortcut to the quick settings panel, which will save you time and eliminate the need to go into the settings every time.

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification curtain.
2. Press the badge. ⚙️ Edit (or Add, depending on version) MIUI).
3. Find Loop Tile (or Enlargement) in the list and drag it to the active area.
4. Close the editing menu – now the magnifier is always at hand.

On some firmware (e.g, MIUI 13 on Xiaomi 12) magnifying glass tile may not be on the list:

• 🔧 Check if the magnifier function itself is enabled in the settings (Section 1).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the tile appears after the reboot.
• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (new assemblies are usually available).

If the tile never came, don’t despair – in the next section, we’ll look at alternative ways to run the magnifier, including hidden button combinations.

3. Hidden ways to start the magnifier: gestures and buttons

Xiaomi manufacturers often hide useful features behind non-obvious combinations, and the loo is no exception, and here are all the known “secret” methods of activating it:

Method 1: Triple press of the power button

On most models (e.g. Redmi 9, Mi 11 Lite), the Google Assistant triggers the triple on/off button by default, but this feature can be reassigned to:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Availability.
2. Select the Power button for availability (or Quick Access).
3. Turn on the option and select Loop from the list.

Method 2: Three finger gestures

This method works on firmware. MIUI 12.5 and newer:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures.
2. Activate the magnification with a gesture.
3. Tip the screen three times with three fingers and hold it, a magnifier will appear.

Method 3: Voice assistant

If you have Google Assistant or Xiao enabled AI, You can run a magnifying glass with your voice:

• 🎤 Say, “OK, Google, turn on magnifier»).
• 🤖 For Xiao. AI: «» (It only works on Chinese firmware).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For the global market (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G) The voice command may not work due to localization limitations.

4. Alternative magnifier apps for Xiaomi

If the standard magnifier on your Xiaomi is missing or does not suit the functionality, you can install a third-party application.-3 Verified versions from Google Play:

Advantages of third-party magnifiers:

• 🔍 Greater increase (up to 10-15)× 5-8× standard MIUI).
• 💡 Lighting flashlight - useful in dark conditions.
• 📏 Line and grid for accurate measurements.
• 📷 Frame capture – you can save a larger image.

Disadvantages:

• 📱 Battery costs – the camera’s constant operation drains the battery.
• 🛡️ Security risk – some apps request camera access in the background.

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Before installing a third-party magnifier, check the reviews in Google Play – some apps show ads on top of the enlarged image, which prevents you from using the feature.

5 Loupa on older Xiaomi models (MIUI 9–10)

If your smartphone is working on MIUI 9 MIUI 10 (e.g. Redmi 5 Plus, Mi) A1, Mi 8 Lite, the standard magnifier in the system may not be:

Option 1: Update the firmware

Check for updates:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. If a new version is available MIUI (for example, MIUI 12.5), set it up.

After updating to MIUI 11+ The magnifier will appear in the section “Special features” – this is confirmed for the models of Redmi Note 7, Mi 9 SE older.

Option 2: Use of Screen Increase mode

On the old versions. MIUI Instead of a magnifier, there may be a screen magnification function:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Text Size.
2. Enable Screen Enlargement (or Display Scale).
3. Hold three fingers on the screen and pull up/down for zoom.

Option 3: Installation of custom firmware

For advanced users:

• 🔧 Install LineageOS or Pixel Experience – in these firmwares, the magnifier is built-in by default.
• 📱 Use it. TWRP for the Magnifier Enabler Firmware Module (available on the forum) XDA Developers).

⚠️ Warning: Installing custom firmware voids warranty and may result in a device blink.Before firmware, backup through the Mi Flash Tool or TWRP.

6.A reading loupe QR-codes and small-text

One of the most useful applications of a magnifier on Xiaomi is scanning. QR-And you can read small text, like labels or documents, and here's how to optimize it for those tasks:

Scanning. QR-code

If the standard scanner in the Camera can't handle small codes:

1. Run a magnifying glass (any of the methods in Section 1 or 3).
2. Put the camera on QR-code and zoom in to a clear image.
3. Take a screenshot (Power button) + Turning down the volume).
4. Open the screenshot in the Gallery and use the built-in scanner QR (pin).

Reading small text

To improve readability:

• 🔆 Turn on the flashlight (swipe down) → flashlight).
• 📏 Use a grid (some magnifier apps have the option of overlaying lines).
• 🔎 Adjust contrast in the magnifier settings (if available).

For automatic text recognition:

1. Install Google Lens or Xiaomi Scan.
2. Run a magnifying glass and take a screenshot of the enlarged fragment.
3. Open the screenshot in Google Photos → lens → Copy text.

7. Problem Solving: The magnifier is not working or is not

If you have followed all the instructions but the magnifying glass never appeared, here are the possible reasons and solutions:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Phone model: on some budget devices (e.g. Redmi) 7A) Lamps are missing due to iron limitations.
• 🔧 Firmware region: on Chinese versions MIUI (For example, Xiaomi Mi 10 China ROM) The magnifying glass may be called something else – look for it (fàngdàjìng).
• 🛠️ System damage: If the phone has been dropped or flashed before, it may be that system files have been deleted, and factory resets (Settings) will help. → The phone. → Resetting settings).

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If a magnifier is critically needed but not in the system, the best option is to install a third-party application (e.g. Magnifying Glass). + Flashlight. It's going to give you more functions than a standard magnifier. MIUI.

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