Android Magnification
by Google
Free
Built into the operating system. Nothing to buy.
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 9, 2026
Android Magnification is a built-in feature that zooms in on your phone or tablet screen so small text and images are easier to see. You can magnify the whole screen or just a part of it, and a settings panel on Android 14 and up lets you adjust it quickly. It can follow your typing, zoom in on the keyboard to help you find letters and emojis (Android 16 and up), and track a mouse cursor or keyboard focus. If you use an external keyboard, there are shortcuts to control it. It's free and already on your device, but the newer options only work on recent versions of Android.
Getting it
Where to get it
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Details
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- Price
- Free
- Funding
- Out of pocket
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
- Open Accessibility in your Android settings and turn on magnification.
- Use the on-screen shortcut or gesture to zoom in and out, then pan around the screen.
- With a guide
- Choose full-screen or partial-screen magnification and set up your shortcut.
- Turn on options like Follow typing, or pair an external keyboard and learn its shortcuts. Plan about 15-20 minutes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
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Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Google — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 9, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.