How to make text bigger on a Samsung Galaxy phone

howtosimply.com/guides/how-to-make-text-bigger-on-a-samsung-galaxy-phone/ · Checked October 2026 · Samsung Galaxy A57 (One UI 9, Android 17 (build A576BXXU6BZIE)) and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (One UI 8.5, Android 16)

5 of 5 steps with real screenshots · 1 official source below

Device

Android

Shown on

Samsung Galaxy A57 (SM-A576B), One UI 9, Android 17 (build A576BXXU6BZIE), Samsung Galaxy A57 5G (SM-A576B), One UI 8.5, Android 16

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Display

Real screenshots

5 of 5 steps

Our phone

Shown on Galaxy A57, One UI 8.5

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open Display

   Open Settings and tap Display.

   Done

2. 

   Open Font size and style

   Scroll down the Display page and tap Font size and style.

   Done

3. 

   Drag the slider

   At the bottom, drag the slider from the small A towards the large A. The sample text at the top changes as you move it.

   Done

4. 

   Switch on Bold font

   Tap the Bold font switch to make the letters thicker and easier to see.

   Done

5. 

   Change the font

   Tap Font style to pick a different font or download a new one. Samsung recommends Wi-Fi for downloads.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Font size and style looks different Samsung says the layout and options can vary slightly by model and software version. Update first under Settings, Software update. Source: How to change font size and style on a Galaxy phone
• You want the letters to stand out, not grow Samsung suggests Settings, Accessibility, Vision, High contrast text, which draws an outline around all text. Source: How to change font size and style on a Galaxy phone

If this does not work

• The new size does not show everywhere Samsung says to restart the phone if a change does not apply straight away. Source: How to change font size and style on a Galaxy phone
• A new font will not download Samsung says to make sure there is enough free storage, and suggests Wi-Fi, because downloads over mobile data may cost money. Source: How to change font size and style on a Galaxy phone

About this guide

Bigger text is the quickest way to make a phone easier to read without glasses. One UI changes the size everywhere: Settings, messages, and most apps.

Good to know

Still hard to read? Settings, Accessibility, Vision, High contrast text adds an outline to all text.

In short: Settings, Display, Font size and style: slider to the right, Bold font on.

📷 See real photos from the Galaxy A57 in our Camera Lab, next to 10 other phones.