How to change the display style of the battery on Xiaomi: all the ways

Xiaomi smartphones based on the shell MIUI They offer users flexible interface settings, including the ability to change the display style of the battery indicator. The standard icon at the top right of the screen can be shown as an icon, a digital percentage or a combination of them - but not everyone knows that there are actually more options. In this article, we will discuss all the official and hidden ways to customize the charge indicator, including changes through Settings, Topics and even the engineering menu.

It is important to understand that the available options depend on the version. MIUI And the model of the device. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14 list of battery styles wider than on the budget Redmi Note 10 MIUI We'll take these nuances into account and show you the universal methods that work on most devices, and we'll also look at the typical problems when the percentage of charge is not displayed or the battery icon disappears after an update.

The official ways to change the style of the battery in MIUI

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in settings. MIUI. The manufacturer has provided several options for displaying the charge level, which can be activated without the rights of the superuser or third-party applications.

To open the battery settings menu:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen.
2. Select Status bar (in some versions – Notification panel).
3. Slip on the option Style of the battery indicator.

Depending on the version MIUI You will be able to have the following options available:

• 🔋 Battery icon – standard icon without numbers (by default).
• 📊 Percentage of charge inside the icon – the number is displayed inside the icon.
• 🔢 Only percentage – only a numerical value is shown instead of an icon (e.g., “87%").
• 🔄 Color indicator – the icon changes color depending on the level of charge (green / yellow / red).

On certain devices (e.g, POCO F4 Xiaomi 12T) In the same menu, you can also see the option to show the charge level when you connect the charge, and if you activate it, the percentage will only be displayed during charging, and the rest of the time, the standard icon.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with MIUI 12.5 and below the option Only percentage may not be available, in which case try updating the firmware or using alternative methods from the following sections.

Hidden settings: engineering menu and ADB-team

If the built-in options are not enough, you can use the engineering menu or ADB-These techniques allow you to activate hidden functions, including alternative battery display styles that are not shown in standard settings.

To access the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. Go to the Battery Information tab.

Here you will see the technical data about the battery, but you can not change the style of the icon directly through this menu. K40) There's an option available here. UI Debugging, which opens additional interface settings.

A more effective way to use it is ADB (Android Debug Bridge:

1. Install. ADB-PC drivers.
2. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional settings → For Developers).
3. Connect your smartphone to your computer and execute the command:

adb shell settings put global status_bar_battery_style 1

Where 1 is ID style:

• 0 - icon without interest;
• 1 percent of the icon inside the icon
• 2 - only percentage;
• 4 – hidden icon (only a number in the notification panel);
• 6 – round indicator (not available on all devices).

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If, after input, ADB-Change commands not applied, restart your smartphone or execute the command adb shell settings put global status_bar_battery_show_percent 1 charge-off.

Use of the themes MIUI battery-stimulating

Shell MIUI It is famous for its extensive library of themes that can dramatically change the look of the interface, including the battery indicator. Some themes offer unique styles of displaying charge, from minimalist digits to animated icons.

To apply a theme with an alternative battery style:

1. Open the Topic app (usually preinstalled).
2. Go to Popular or For Lock screen.
3. Type battery or percentage of charge in the search.
4. Select your favorite theme and click Apply.

Examples of topics with non-standard battery indicators:

• 🎨 Minimal OS — Percentage of charge in the form of a thin strip at the top of the screen;
• 🌌 Dark Matter – animated icon with gradient casting;
• 🔥 Fire Battery – an indicator in the form of a flame that changes the intensity;
• 📱 iOS Style – imitation of displaying the battery as on the iPhone (percentage to the right of the icon).

Please note that after applying the theme, the battery style may reset after the update. MIUI To keep the change going, keep the theme in My themes and periodically check its relevance.

⚠️ Note: Some themes from third-party sources (not from the official Xiaomi store) may contain ads or malicious code.

Third-party apps to change battery icons

If the built-in methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities. Apps like Battery Style, Energy Bar or Super Status Bar allow you to fine-tune the display of charge, add animations or even move the indicator to the bottom of the screen.

Popular applications and their capabilities:

Before installing third-party applications, consider:

• 🔐 Applications with requests for Accessibility Service or Overlay may conflict with MIUI (For example, to block system notifications).
• 🔄 After updating MIUI Application settings can be reset.
• 📱 On devices with MIUI 14+ Some utilities require additional permissions in Special Accesses.

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Problems and mistakes in changing the style of the battery

Even after a successful battery styling change, Xiaomi users may encounter bugs.

1. Percentage of charge not displayed

If you activated the percentage display, but it does not appear:

• Check if the indicator is hidden in the theme settings (some shells override system parameters).
• Execute the command through ADB: adb shell settings put global status_bar_show_battery_percent 1
• Restart the device – sometimes changes are only applied after the reboot.

2.The battery icon is missing after the update

This is a common problem after an update. MIUI. To return the indicator:

1. Reset the status bar settings: Settings → Screen. → Notification panel → Reset the settings.
2. If it doesn’t help, reset the System app cache. UI: adb shell pm clear com.android.systemui
3. In extreme cases, reset all settings (without deleting data): Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings.

3. The color of the indicator does not change

On some devices (POCO X3, Redmi 9's battery color indicator is not working correctly:

• Turn off and turn on the color indicator option again in the settings.
• Try using the standard Default theme, then return yours.
• If custom firmware is used, check for bugs on the forum 4PDA or XDA-Developers.

How to Restore the Standard Battery Style

If customization experiments have led to inconveniences or bugs, you can return the standard display of the battery in several ways.

Method 1: Through the MIUI settings

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Status bar.
2. Select the Battery Indicator Style → Battery icon (default option).
3. Turn off the option to show the percentage of charge if it is active.

Method 2: Resetting through ADB

Run the command to return to standard settings:

adb shell settings delete global status_bar_battery_style

Then restart the device.

Method 3: Resetting themes

If the problem arises after applying the custom theme:

1. Open the Topic app.
2. Go to My Themes and select Standard.
3. Confirm application.

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If the battery style still does not return to standard after reset, check if third-party applications for customization of the interface (for example, Substratum or Xposed) are installed.

Additional tips for working with the battery indicator

In addition to changing the style, in MIUI There are other useful functions associated with displaying charge. Here are some life hacks:

• 🔋 Quick percentage display: swipe down the status bar in some versions MIUI The percentage of charge appears in the expanded form.
• ⚡ Notification of full charge: Enable in Settings → Battery → Full charge notification to receive alert when charge reaches 100%.
• 📊 Detailed statistics: in Settings → Battery → Battery use can be seen with a discharge schedule and a list of the most voracious apps.
• 🔄 Adaptive charging: on devices with MIUI 13+ Smart Charging is available, which limits the charge to 80% to save battery capacity.

If you use percentage of charge often, but it interferes with some applications (for example, in games), you can temporarily hide the status bar.

1. Activate immersive viewing mode: swipe down from the top edge of the screen and tap the Full-screen mode icon.
2. Or use a gesture: swipe down and hold for 1 second.

On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S Ultra or POCO F5) If you're not a big fan, you can slightly increase your power consumption by highlighting the extra pixels. If you're a big battery, you can choose the numberless option.

FAQ: Frequent questions about battery style in Xiaomi