How to turn on magnification on a OnePlus (OxygenOS 16)

Device

Android

Shown on

OnePlus Nord 5 (CPH2709), OxygenOS 16.0.5.1201, Android 16

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Accessibility & convenience › Accessibility › Vision › Magnification

Real screenshots

4 of 4 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

2 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open Magnification

   In Accessibility, Vision tab, tap Magnification.

   Done

2. 

   Switch on Shortcut

   Shortcut was Off. Below are Magnification type and Always on.

   Done

3. 

   Pick a shortcut

   Accessibility button (tap the floating button) or Swipe up with 2 fingers.

   Done

4. 

   Or the volume keys

   Further down: press and hold both volume keys.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Triple-tap? OnePlus's OxygenOS 14 manual lists Triple-tap screen too. Ours showed the three choices above; Advanced, at the bottom, has more. Source: OxygenOS 14.0 User Manual
• Always on? It was on: when you change apps it zooms out instead of switching magnification off.

If this does not work

• How do I zoom? Use the shortcut, then pinch with two fingers to zoom and drag with two fingers to move. Source: Use magnification on your screen · Source: OxygenOS 14.0 User Manual
• Volume keys do nothing? Hold both for about 3 seconds. Source: OxygenOS 14.0 User Manual

About this guide

Magnification zooms into part of the screen when you need it.

The screenshots are from our OnePlus Nord 5 with OxygenOS 16.0.5.1201 and Android 16, in Dark mode. We looked at the choices and left Shortcut off.

Good to know

Change font size and display size on a OnePlus.

In short: Accessibility, Vision, Magnification, Shortcut.