How to change the theme of charging on Xiaomi: all the ways for MIUI 12-14

When you plug a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone into charging, standard animation with a percentage of charge and a battery icon appears on the screen. Many users don’t know that this screensaver can be completely changed — from changing the color scheme to install custom animations with characters from games, cartoons or even your own photos. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods, including official MIUI settings, hidden functions and methods for advanced users.

It’s important to understand that customization options are based on the firmware version and device model. For example, the flagship Xiaomi 13/14 and POCO F5 support more options than the budget Redmi Note 12. And in the latest versions of MIUI 14, some of the features are moved to the Topics section, whereas in MIUI 12 they were available through battery settings. We will look at current methods for all versions, including bypassing restrictions on devices with a locked bootloader.

Official ways to change the charging theme in MIUI

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, and the manufacturer provides several customization options, although the number of customization options varies depending on the model and the firmware region, and this is what you can do without root rights and third-party applications:

🎨 Change of color scheme: choice from preset palettes (dark, light, accent colors).
🔄 Charging animation: switching between static indicator and dynamic effects (waves, circles, gradients).
📱 Store themes: downloading ready-made themes with modified charging saver (requires an Internet connection).
⚙️ Display settings: Hiding the percentage of charge, changing the size of the battery icon.

To get into the settings menu, follow the path:

Settings → Personalization → Topics → My Themes → Lock and Charge Screen

On some devices (such as Xiaomi 12T), this section may be called Charging Screen Style or hidden in Additional Theme Settings. If there is no item, then your model does not support official customization (more on this below).

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If there is no section for the charging screen in the Themes menu, try updating the Themes app via Google Play or clearing its cache in the app settings.

Hidden Settings: How to Enable Extended Options

MIUI firmware has hidden options that allow you to unlock additional animation options, for example, on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ you can activate Super Wallpaper mode for the charging screen, which syncs with the desktop wallpaper.

Install live wallpaper from Settings → Wallpaper → Super-wallpaper (themes "Earth", "Mars", "Forest" are available).
Activate them on the main screen and lock screen.
Connect charging - the system will automatically apply a dynamic screensaver corresponding to the selected wallpaper.

Another Hidden Trick: "Always On Display" (AOD). On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F4 GT) You can set up the display of charging in a minimalist style:

Settings → Screen → Always On Display → Style → Charging

There are options available with digital watches, battery icons and even custom text (like your name).Please note: on LCD-screened devices (like Redmi 10C), AOD mode does not work due to hardware limitations.

How to check the screen type of your Xiaomi?

Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636##. In the Phone Information menu, find the Display Type line. If AMOLED or OLED is specified, your device supports AOD and dynamic chargers.

Installing custom charging themes through third-party apps

If there are few standard options, you can install custom themes with animations from the community.

📱 Device with unlocked boot loader (for deep customization).
🔧 Root rights (optional but empowering).
🛠️ Apps like MiXplorer, Theme Editor, or Hex Installer.

The most popular way is to use MTZ-You can download them on forums like this. XDA Developers or 4PDA. Instructions:

Download. MTZ-file from a verified source

Install the Topic App (if removed)

Transfer the file to the MIUI/theme folder on the internal drive

Open Settings → Themes → Local and Apply the Theme

Restart the device to apply changes-->

⚠️ Attention: Some MTZ-Themes may contain malicious code or conflict with system files. Before installing, check other users' reviews and back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

For root-enabled devices, Always On Display AMOLED (available on Google Play) is a good app that allows you to:

🖼️ Set your own image on the charging screen.
🎨 Customize the color, font and position of the battery indicator.
⏱️ Set a timer for automatic screen shutdown.

The app works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 11 and newer, but requires permission to Overlay on top of other apps.

Change the charger screensaver through ADB (for advanced)

If you're not afraid of the command line, you can change system settings through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but gives you access to hidden settings. For example, to enable an iOS-style charging animation (round indicator), do:

adb shell settings put global charging_animation_style 1

Available values for charging_animation_style:

Meaning	Description	Supported models
0	Standard MIUI animation	All devices.
1	Round indicator (iOS style)	MIUI 13+ on AMOLED-screen
2	Gradient wave	Xiaomi 12/13 Series, POCO F4/F5
3	Minimalist text indicator	Devices with AOD

To apply the changes, restart the device. To return the standard animation, use:

adb shell settings delete global charging_animation_style

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not change other parameters unless you are sure of their purpose. For example, the command adb shell settings put global... with the wrong key can cause a cyclic reboot.

Standard MIUI

Dynamic (waves, gradients)

Minimalistic (percentage only)

Castomy (my images)

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Problems and Solutions: Why the topic of charging has not changed

Sometimes users find that changes do not apply or are reset after a reboot.

🔒 Locked bootloader: Some themes may not be installed on devices with official firmware.The solution is to unlock the bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool (instructions on Xiaomi website).
📵 Restrictions of regional firmware: Global (Global) and Chinese (China) versions MIUI There are different sets of topics available, such as in MIUI China has more animation options but no Google services.
🔄 Conflict of topics: If several MTZ-So the solution is to delete all the themes through Settings. → Topics → My subjects. → Delete.
🛠️ Failures in the application "Themes": Clear the cache and application data in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Topics.

If after applying the custom theme, the charging screen has turned black or is displayed incorrectly, reset the themes to standard:

Settings → Themes → Theme settings → Reset to factory

On devices with MIUI 14 and later, you may need additional permission to install third-party themes.

Settings → Privacy → Special Permits → Installation of Unknown Applications

and allow installation for the Themes app.

Creating Your Charging Animation: A Designer’s Guide

If you want to go further and create a unique animation, you will need:

🎨 Adobe After Effects or Blender for creating animations.
🖥️ Android Studio for compilation APK-file.
📁 Templates. MIUI (You can find it on GitHub in repositories like miui-theme-editor).

Creation process:

Create animations in Lottie JSON or APNG format with a resolution that matches your device (e.g. 1080×2400 for Xiaomi 13).
Use Theme Editor to Integrate Animation into a Structure MIUI-topic.
Export the file in.mtz format and install it through the standard theme menu.

To test animation on a real device, connect it to your PC and use the command:

adb install -r -t your theme.mtz

⚠️ Warning: Too heavy animations (over 5MB) can cause the interface to slow down or the processor to overheat during charging.The optimal file size is up to 2MB.

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Lottie (vector animation) and APNG (raster animation) formats are suitable for creating themes with charging animation. Avoid GIFs - they are not supported in MIUI and can cause errors.

Best charging themes for Xiaomi in 2026

If you don’t want to mess with the settings, here’s a selection of proven themes that can be downloaded and installed in a few minutes:

Title of the topic	Style.	Compatibility	Reference
Cyberpunk Charge	Neon animation with digital rain	MIUI 12-14, AMOLED	4PDA
Minimalist Dots	Point indicator without text	All devices.	XDA
Genshin Impact	Characters from the game with a dynamic background	MIUI 13+ requires root	Telegram channel
Retro CRT	The effect of an old monitor with distortions	Devices with AOD	GitHub

Before installing, check if the theme supports your model, for example, transparent themes may not display correctly on devices with a transparent feature. LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi) 9A).

For devices with MIUI 14 recommends the theme "Dynamic Island Charge" - it mimics Dynamic Island from the iPhone 14 Pro, showing the percentage of charge in the form of an expanding indicator. MIUI Themes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the topic of charging

Can you change the charging theme to Xiaomi without root rights?

Yes, most users don't need root rights. You can: Use the built-in settings in Settings → Topics. MTZ-Themes through the standard Themes app. Apply third-party apps like Always On Display AMOLED. Root rights are only required for deep customization of system files or installation of themes that require modification. /system.

Why did the charging theme drop after the MIUI update?

This is the standard behavior of the system during major updates (for example, with the MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) To return your theme: Check if the settings have reset in Settings → Reinstall themes. MTZ-file, if you use a custom theme. ADB-Repeat commands (reset when you update) If the theme is missing from the list of available, it may not be compatible with the new version. MIUI.

How do I get my photo on the charging screen?

There are two ways: Always on Display: Install the Always on Display app AMOLED. Select Castom image. Upload your photo (recommended permission — 1080×2400 for most of Xiaomi. MTZ-Download theme template with support for custom images (for example, Photo Charge Theme on the site). 4PDA). Replace the file. charging_bg.png Install the modified theme through the Topics app. ⚠️ The image will be cropped to the size of the screen, so place the main object in the center.

Will the battery run out faster if you use dynamic charging themes?

Yes, but not much. Dynamic animations (especially with bright colors on the AMOLED-(b) increase the energy consumption of the 1-3% But, you know, on an hour of charging. LCD-The difference is minimal because the backlight is always working. AMOLED They save power because the pixels just turn off, 3D-effects), the processor may heat up, which indirectly affects the battery. For maximum savings, use static themes or turn off the charging screen through 10-15 minutes (in the screen settings) → Sleeping mode during charging).

Can I put an animation charging with music?

In standard settings MIUI There is no such feature, but there are workarounds: Through Tasker: Install the Tasker app. Create a task that triggers music when you connect the charge (condition: Status → Nutrition → Charging. Add the Media action. → Play music through the MTZ-Theme with sound: Find a theme with sound effects support (e.g. Music Charge Theme on the soundtrack) XDA). Set it up through TWRP or Magisk (requires root). ⚠️ Keep in mind that constantly playing music while charging can speed up wear and tear of speakers and increase battery consumption.