Magnify Your Android Screen

Let’s make it easier to see what’s on your Android screen by turning on the Magnification feature. Once it’s set up, you’ll be able to zoom in anywhere — messages, emails, even small print on web pages.

Start by opening your Settings app. That’s the gray gear icon — it’s usually near the top of your home screen or in your app drawer. If you don’t see it right away, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and look for the gear icon among your apps.

Once Settings is open, scroll down toward the lower part of the list — you’ll find Accessibility. It’s usually just below Display or Battery. Tap Accessibility once. Here scroll down and look for the setting listed as “Visibility Enhancement”. This setting will be next to a green icon with a white graphic of a magnifying glass inside of it.

Tap on ‘Visibility Enhancement”

Then look for Magnification — it’s often near the top of the Accessibility list. Tap it.

Here, turn on the Magnification shortcut by tapping the switch on the right side of the screen.

When it’s on, the switch will slide to the right and turn blue or green — depending on your phone model.