Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face the desire to personalize their device’s interface. One of the first things that comes under the eye of customization is the status bar. The charge indicator is key here, because it is always in front of the user’s eyes. The standard battery icon may look boring or not informative enough for those who are used to watching every unit of energy.
MIUI and the new HyperOS offer a variety of built-in features to customize the look, but third-party solutions are sometimes required to get full control of the energy display. In this article, we’ll look at all the available methods, from simple system settings to more advanced visualizations.
Changing the way you display a charge is not just aesthetics; it's a matter of convenience for many users, and seeing the exact percentages is much more practical than guessing by the color of the stripes how long the device will last. Let's look at how you can transform this interface element.
System settings for displaying percent
The easiest and safest way to change the look of the indicator is to use the built-in operating system features. In recent Xiaomi shells, developers have provided flexible tools to manage the status bar, you don't need to have superuser rights or install questionable applications.
To activate the display of numerical values, you need to go to the corresponding menu section. The path may vary slightly depending on the version of the software, but the logic remains the same. The percentage of charge can be displayed both inside the icon of the battery and next to it, depending on the style chosen.
If you don't like standard settings, you should pay attention to the design topic. Some of the themes in the MIUI Themes store completely change the graphics of system icons, including the battery, which allows you to get a unique design without deep interference with the system.
Note that on different models, such as the Redmi Note or Xiaomi Mi series, the location of menu items can vary. In new versions of HyperOS, visualization settings are often combined into one block to simplify user access.
Use of third-party applications for customization
When built-in capabilities are not enough, specialized applications from Google Play come to the rescue, allowing you to introduce new styles of indicators into the system that are not possible with standard means, such programs often use special features to overlay their interface on top of the system.
One popular solution is to use applications that create floating widgets or completely replace the status bar, and in this case, the castomization reaches a maximum level: you can change color, shape, add animations, and even change the behavior of the indicator at low charge.
- 🔋 Battery Widget Reborn – allows you to create widgets of any shape and size, displaying accurate data on the state of the battery.
- 🎨 Custom Battery Bar – adds a thin charge strip to the top or bottom of the screen, saving space.
- ⚡ Power Battery – a complete solution that includes advanced indicators and energy saving functions.
However, modern Android optimization algorithms minimize this impact. Before installing, carefully read the permissions that the program requests.
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When installing third-party battery widgets, give the application permission to work on top of other windows, otherwise the indicator will not appear.
Hiding the Battery Badge for Minimalism
Some users prefer a screen that is as clean as possible, free of unnecessary icons, and in this case the question arises: can you completely remove the battery icon? In the standard MIUI setting, this option is not available, but there are workarounds, hiding the indicator through special themes or modifications.
Themes are the easiest way to do this. You have to look for options that are labeled "Minimal" or "Clean" in the theme catalog. These designs often hide the system icons or make them transparent. The interface gets cleaner, but you lose visual control of the charge level by relying only on notifications or widgets on the desktop.
⚠️ Warning: Completely hiding system icons through modified themes can lead to unstable launcher operation or failures in the display of notifications.
The alternative is to use large widgets on the home screen that duplicate battery information, so that the status bar icon becomes redundant, a popular technique among minimalist design enthusiasts.
Comparison of methods of indicator change
The choice of method depends on your goals: whether you need deep customization or just changing the numbers by percentages. Below is a table that will help you compare the available options and choose the right one for your smartphone model.
| Method | Difficulty | Security | Variability |
|---|---|---|---|
| System settings | Low. | Tall. | Low. |
| Third-party topics | Low. | Tall. | Medium |
| Widget applications | Medium | Medium | Tall. |
| Root modifications | Tall. | Low. | Maximum |
As you can see from the table, for most users, third-party apps or themes have the optimal balance: they provide sufficient functionality without the risk of damaging the system. Root rights are required only in exceptional cases when a complete redrawing of system elements is necessary.
If you decide to use apps, make sure they are compatible with your version of Android.Old versions of programs may not work properly on the new HyperOS shells, causing the display data to be desynchronized.
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Advanced customization through ADB and themes
For power users who want to change the style of the indicator without installing heavy apps, there is a method of editing theme files or using them. ADB-This way you can hide or change system elements more subtlely than the standard menu.
Using the command line requires connecting the smartphone to the computer. With USB debugging, you can send commands that change the status bar display settings, for example, you can force the percentage display to be enabled even if the manufacturer hid this option in a particular firmware version.
adb shell settings put system status_bar_battery_percent 1This command can activate a hidden percentage display flag, but the syntax may vary depending on the version of MIUI. Be careful: incorrect commands can cause important notifications to disappear.
There is also a method of installing modified themes through the Topics menu, which downloads the theme file (.mtz) into the phone’s memory, and then selects the installation from the file in the Topics app through the profile menu. It is critical to download themes only from trusted sources, as modified files may contain malicious code.
Risks of using third-party themes
The impact of customization on the system
Any interference with the system interface has consequences: Installing heavy battery widgets or using unoptimized themes can lead to increased energy consumption, and background processes responsible for rendering custom indicators are constantly active.
On devices with low RAM, additional visuals can cause interface slowdowns. The system can more often unload background applications to free up resources to render complex battery graphics.
- 📉 Reduced autonomy by 3-5% day by day when using animated widgets.
- 🐌 Possible delays in notifications due to interface layer conflict.
- 🔄 Resetting the view settings when updating the system or changing the theme of design.
It's recommended that you monitor your smartphone after you install new designs. If you notice a quick discharge or heat, you'd better go back to standard display. The balance between beauty and performance is a key factor in comfort.
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System settings are the most stable way, while third-party applications give more freedom but require resources.