The problem of the small size of the keyboard on smartphones Honor 20 is one of the most common complaints from users, especially those who have large fingers or have difficulty seeing. Standard input settings often do not take into account individual anatomical differences, making the typing process tedious and leading to constant typos. Fortunately, the operating system Android and the proprietary shell Magic UI provide flexible tools for customizing the input interface.
In this article we will analyze in detail all the available ways to scale controls on the virtual panel. You will learn not only to change the height of the input field, but also to adjust the font size, activate one-handed mode, and install third-party solutions if standard methods are not effective enough for your tasks.
Please note that the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version installed on your device. If you updated Honor 20 to the latest available version, some menu items may have changed their location, but the general principle of settings remains the same for the entire ecosystem.
Standard keyboard height settings
The easiest and fastest way to change the size of the input field is to use the built-in settings of the system keyboard. Honor 20 by default, there is often a pre-installed keyboard Samsung or a proprietary one Huawei/Honorthat have a similar algorithm for adjusting the height.
To access these parameters, you must go to the device settings menu. Find the section System and updates, then select the item Language and input. Here you will see a list of active input methods. Click on the gear next to the name of your current keyboard to open its specific parameters.
In the menu that opens, look for the section responsible for appearance. It is usually called Size and emoji or simply Keyboard height. A slider will appear in front of you, moving which in real time changes the size of the buttons on the screen. This allows you to find the perfect balance between the number of visible lines and ease of clicking.
⚠️ Attention: When you increase the keyboard height to the maximum, the top of the screen may overlap the content of chats or browsers, which will require additional scrolling pages.
Try setting the keyboard height to 110-115% of the standard. This often gives a better ergonomic effect than maximizing, while maintaining screen visibility.
Remember that changing the height only affects the vertical size of the buttons. If the problem is their narrowness or small font, additional steps will be required, which we will discuss in the following sections of the article.
Changing the size of font and symbols
Often, users think that the keyboard is small, although in fact they are worried about the illegibility of the symbols on the buttons. Increasing the height of the input field does not always solve this problem, so you need to separately adjust the interface typography.
In the settings of the same keyboard, find the item Font or Character size. Here you can choose one of the preset options or use the slider for smooth adjustments. An enlarged font makes the letters more contrasty and easier to read with peripheral vision.
It is also worth paying attention to the global settings of the smartphone display Honor 20. Go to Settings → Display → Text and display size. Changing the system scale will automatically affect the size of elements in many applications, including the input panel, unless the developer has blocked this feature.
- 🔍 Larger font reduces eye strain during long-term correspondence in the dark day.
- 📏 The global scale of the interface changes the size of not only letters, but also icons on function buttons.
- 🎨 Some design themes have their own contrast settings, which can visually enlarge the characters.
Experiment with a combination of keyboard height and font size. Sometimes a small increase in both parameters will produce better results than the maximum value of only one of them.
One-handed control mode for expanded reach
The One-handed control function on Honor 20 was originally created for the convenience of using large smartphones with one hand, but it can also help visually enlarge input elements by compressing the rest screen.
You can activate this mode through the quick settings panel or in the menu Accessibility. When turned on, the screen shrinks and moves to the side, and the free space is filled with a black background. In this mode, the keyboard may appear larger relative to the usable screen area.
Settings → Accessibility → One-handed control → EnableIn addition, some third-party keyboards have their own built-in one-handed mode, which shifts the layout to the left or to the right and increases the size of the buttons for more comfortable pressing with your thumb.
Using this mode is especially important in situations where you hold the phone in one hand and the other is busy, for example, carrying shopping or holding a handrail in transport.
Installing and configuring third-party keyboards
If standard means Magic UI do not allow you to achieve the desired result, the optimal solution would be to install an alternative keyboard from the store Google Play. The leaders in this niche are Gboard, SwiftKey i Yandex Keyboard, which offer advanced customization tools.
After installing a new application, you need to activate it in the language and input settings, and then make it the default keyboard. In the settings Gboard, for example, the section Settings → Keyboard settings contains a detailed height slider, which often has a larger adjustment range than stock solutions.
| Name keyboard | Ability to change height | Font settings | Theme support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboard | Yes (slider) | Limited | High |
| SwiftKey | Yes (4 sizes) | Yes | Medium |
| Yandex | Yes (3 sizes) | No | High |
| TouchPal | Yes (flexible) | Yes | Very high |
Third-party solutions often allow you to change not only the size, but also the shape buttons, the distance between them, and even add a separate row of numbers, which eliminates the need to switch to the number pad and saves space.
Why is Gboard considered the best alternative?
Google's Gboard has excellent support for gesture input and deep integration with the company's services, and also regularly receives security updates and new features not available in stock Huawei keyboards.
Advanced configuration through the engineering menu and ADB
For experienced users who do not have enough standard sliders, it is possible to change system parameters through debugging USB. This method requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and installing the platform Android Debug Bridge.
First you need to activate developer mode. Go to Settings → About phone and quickly click 7 times on the item Build number. After the message “You have become a developer” appears, return to the main settings menu and find the new section System and updates → For developers.
Enable debugging USB and connect Honor 20 to the PC. Through the command line, you can send commands to change the screen density (DPI), which will globally enlarge all interface elements, including the keyboard.
adb shell wm density 480⚠️ Attention: Incorrectly changing the screen density (DPI) can lead to incorrect display of the interface when elements extend beyond the screen boundaries or become unreadable. Remember the original value before making changes.
This method is the most radical and effective, but requires caution. Resetting to factory density settings is carried out by the command adb shell wm density reset.
☑️ Preparing to work with ADB
Solving problems with a disappearing or too small keyboard
Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the keyboard is not just small, but periodically disappears or is displayed incorrectly after system updates. This may be due to a cache conflict or errors in the input service.
The first step should be to delete the keyboard application cache. Go to Settings → Applications → Applications, find your keyboard in the list, select Memory and press Clear cache. Do not confuse this with clearing data, as the latter will delete your dictionary and settings.
If the problem persists, check for system updates. The company Honor regularly releases patches that fix interface bugs. Go to Settings → System and updates → Software update and click Check for updates.
In most cases, problems with Keyboard display can be resolved by simply clearing the application cache or rebooting the device, without the need for a factory reset.
It is also worth making sure that no specific power saving modes are activated, which may limit background input processes, although Honor 20 this is rare.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Why did the keyboard become smaller after updating Android?
The developers could change the standard interface proportions in the new firmware version. In this case, you need to manually return the usual height through the keyboard settings, since resetting does not always return the previous user preferences.
Is it possible to increase only the numbers on the Honor 20 keyboard?
It is impossible to separately increase only the number pad, since the settings apply to the entire layout. However, you can enable a separate row of numbers in the settings, which will make them more accessible, although the size of the characters will remain the same.
Does making the keyboard larger affect the speed of the phone?
No, changing visual interface parameters such as height or font does not have a noticeable effect on processor performance or operating system speed Honor 20.
How to get everything back keyboard settings to factory settings?
To do this, go to the keyboard application settings, find the “Reset settings” or “Restore default settings” section. If there is no such item, clearing application data in the phone settings menu will help.