The battery indicator on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is one of the most visible elements of the interface, but not always convenient. Someone wants to see accurate percentages instead of an abstract icon, someone is hindered by color indications, and some MIUI 14 users are even faced with a bug when the display of charge disappears after an update. In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to change the style of the indicator, from standard settings to hidden features through ADB and third-party applications.
Many people mistakenly think that changing the indicator requires root access or custom firmware. In fact, in most cases, it takes just a few clicks in the settings or one command in the terminal. The main thing is to understand which version of MIUI is installed on your Redmi, since the functionality is different even between MIUI 13 and MIUI 14. We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi 12 and POCO X5 Pro models, the results are summarized in the table below.
If you've never worked with ADB or are afraid of breaking your phone, don't worry: there are safe alternatives in this article. And for experienced users, we've prepared advanced instructions, including changing system files through MT Manager (but this already requires an unlocked bootloader), Let's start with the simplest, the standard MIUI settings.
1. Standard MIUI settings: percentages and display style
The most obvious way to change the battery indicator is to go to the system settings. Depending on the MIUI version and the Redmi model, the menu may differ slightly, but the overall algorithm is the same:
- Open the Settings → Screen.
- Scroll down to the Status String block.
- Click on Show the battery level.
- Choose one of the options: 🔄 Battery icon (standard icon without interest). 📊 Percentage inside the icon (number fits into the circuit of the battery). 🔢 Interest only (number without icon, saving space).
On MIUI 14 (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro+), this item may be called Battery Indicator Style and may be in Settings → Personalization → Lock screen. If you don’t have one, the manufacturer has limited functionality for your model (often found on the budget Redmi A or POCO M series).
Restriction: In some regional firmware (e.g. Europe), the option is disabled due to Xiaomi policy, in which case only ADB or third-party utilities will help.
2. Charge color indication: how to turn on or off
Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi added a battery color indication: the icon changes hue depending on the level of charge (green → yellow → red), which is useful for visual control, but some users are annoyed.
Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Settings and find the option Color Charge Indicator. If there is no point, then the function is hard-stitched into firmware, and it can only be removed through ADB or modification of system files.
For Redmi models on Android 13 (like Redmi K50), the path is different:
- Open the settings → Screen → Advanced settings.
- Select the interface colors.
- Turn off the Dynamic Colors of the Battery option.
Important: Some devices have a dark theme color indication, so if you turn off the dark mode, the battery icon becomes monochrome.
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If the color of the indicator does not change after disabling the option, try restarting the phone or clearing the Settings app cache (in Settings → Applications → Application Management).
Change of indicator through ADB (without root)
If the standard settings do not give the desired result, it will help. ADB-This method works for all Redmis with the MIUI 11 and newer, but requires you to connect your phone to your computer:
1. Enable debugging over USB:
- Go to Settings → About Phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable debugging over USB.
2 Connect the phone to the PC and confirm trust in the computer.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:
adb shell settings put global battery_percent 1- This command will turn on the percentage display inside the icon.
To get rid of the interest, replace 1 with 0.
4. To change the style of the icon (for example, on a circular indicator), use:
adb shell settings put global battery_style 2- Available values:
- 0 is the standard badge.
- 1 percent inside the badge.
2 - circular indicator (not on all models).
- 3, only interest.
⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 some ADB-To record changes, add a command to the autoboot via Tasker or MacroDroid.
Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable debugging on USB| Download ADB Tools (platform-tools)| Connect your phone with the original cable-->
4. Third-party applications for customization
If you need to not just change the percentages, but completely redesign the indicator design (for example, make it in the style of iOS or Samsung One UI), the Battery Style or Energy Bar application will help. These utilities work on top of the standard interface and do not require root, but have limitations:
Pros:
Flexible customization of color, shape and animation.
- Ability to add charge indicator to lock screen.
Support for dynamic themes (e.g., color change depending on wallpaper).
Cons:
Increased battery consumption (up to 3-5% per day).
On some Redmis, it may conflict with MIUI (the icon is duplicated or flashing).
Top.-3 customization:
- 🎨 Battery Style - More 100 indicator styles, support MIUI 13/14.
- ⚡ Energy Bar – Adds a charge bar along the edge of the screen (like on Samsung).
- 🔧 Battery Guru – shows detailed charge statistics + widget.
⚠️ Note: Applications like Battery Style require permission to overlay other applications (c Settings) → Without this, the indicator will not be displayed.
How to remove the duplicate indicator?
5. Manual editing of system files (for advanced)
This method is only suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and Magisk or custom recovery (TWRP) installed. It allows you to change the indicator at the system file level, but requires caution - an error can lead to a bootloop ( looped boot).
What you need:
- 📱 Unlocked bootloader (instructions for Xiaomi: official website).
- 🛠️ MT Manager or Root Explorer (for file editing).
- 💾 Backup copy of section /system (necessarily!).
Step-by-step:
- Download and install MT Manager from XDA Developers.
- Go to /system/framework/framework-res.apk.
- Open the file as an archive and find the res/drawable folder.
- Replace the files: stat_sys_battery_*.png - battery icons. stat_sys_battery_unknown.png — bait-mark.
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Ready-made icon packs can be found on the 4PDA or XDA forums, for example, Pixel or iOS 16 style packs are popular for the Redmi Note 11 Pro+.
⚠️ Attention: After update MIUI To avoid this, use the Magisk module with the name MIUI Battery Mod that automatically applies patches after update.
Frequent problems and their solutions
Even after a successful indicator change, Redmi users are plagued with bugs, and we've collected some of the most common bugs and ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Probable cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Interests are not displayed after rebooting | Resetting System UI settings | Repeat. ADB-command or install module MIUI Battery Mod via Magisk |
| The indicator flashes or duplicates | Conflict with a third-party application (for example, Battery Style) | Turn off the overlay in special features settings |
| The color of the indicator does not change | Active dark topic or energy saving mode | Turn off Dark Mode or Ultra Battery Mode in the settings |
| There is no “Percentage” option in the settings | Regional firmware (e.g. EU ROM) | Use ADB or reflash to the global version of MIUI |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 🔄 Version MIUI (In Settings → The phone).
- 📱 Phone model (some features are not available on a budget Redmi A or POCO C).
- 🔧 Availability of updates (in Settings) → Update of the PO).
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On MIUI 14 for 2023 Redmi models (such as the Redmi 12 or Note 12), the percentage display option can be hidden in Settings → Personalization → Lock screen → Additional.