How to turn off charging percentages on Xiaomi: all working methods

Xiaomi's percentage battery indicator is a useful feature for controlling power consumption, but not everyone likes the look of the battery, some people think numbers are an extra element on the display, some want a minimalist interface, and some just get in the way of constant distraction to changing numbers. Fortunately, the manufacturer and the community of enthusiasts offer several ways to hide or modify the display of percentages, from standard settings to deep system changes.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for different versions of the MIUI shell (12 to 14), including Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi’s flagship series. You’ll learn how to remove the percentages inside the battery icon, completely hide them, or even replace them with alternative indicators. Importantly, some methods require administrator rights or a PC connection, we’ll explain the risks and nuances of each option in detail.

1. Standard method through MIUI settings

The easiest and safest method is to use built-in shell options. In the latest versions of MIUI 13/14, the charging percentage disabling function has become available without additional manipulation, but its location depends on the device model and regional firmware.

To hide interest in the standard way:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen section (or the Display on some models).
3. Select Status bar (may be called Notification Panel).
4. Find the option to Show battery percentages and turn off the slider.

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO F4 or Redmi Note 12) this item may not be in the main settings, in which case try an alternative path: Settings → Battery → Battery settings → Charge mapping.

If the option is not available, it means that your version of MIUI does not support standard shutdown, in which case proceed to the following methods.

2. Use of hidden settings (code ##)

For advanced users, there is a method of activating hidden menus through engineering codes, which works on most Xiaomi devices, but requires caution – wrong actions can disrupt the stability of the system.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Battery Information.
3. Find the Display Percentage (may be called Battery Percentage) and turn it off.
4. Restart the device to apply the changes.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60) The engineering menu may not have options to disable interest:

##6484##

It opens the display testing menu, where additional indicator settings are sometimes available.

If the engineering codes don’t work, move on to more radical methods, such as changing system parameters through ADB.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable USB debugging in developer settings | Download ADB Tools platform (e.g. Minimal ADB and Fastboot) | Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable |Unlock the device screen before executing commands

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3. Disabling interest through ADB (no root)

The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is one of the most reliable, but it requires a computer connection. It works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-14, including the Redmi Note 11, POCO X5 and flagship models, and the advantage of this method is that you do not need to get root rights, but if you do not do it correctly, you can disrupt the system.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on MIUI Version until you become a developer!

USB debugging

Settings → Additional → For Developers

Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.

ADB

adb shell settings put global battery_percent_hidden 1

Reset the device.

To return the interest back, use the command:

adb shell settings put global battery_percent_hidden 0

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU) parameter battery_percent_hidden If you don't, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist battery

It hides the battery icon completely, but this method is less stable and can cause graphic artifacts.

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If, after the execution, ADB-Teams' interest rates haven't disappeared, see if they cover the subject line. Try setting a standard theme temporarily. MIUI and repeat the procedure.

4. Modification of system files (root required)

For users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, the system file editing method is available, the most flexible way to not only hide percentages, but also change the style of the battery display (for example, make a circular indicator), but it requires experience with the Android file system and can lead to the inability to boot the device if you make an error.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to /system/cust/{region}/prop/local.prop (where {region} is your region, such as ru or eu).
3. Open the local.prop file in the text editor and add a line: ro.miui.battery_percentage_hidden=1
4. Save the changes, set the rights 644 (rw-r--r---) and restart the device.

Alternative path (for some firmware):

/system/build.prop

Add the same line to the end of the file.

⚠️ Note: Editing system files may cause a bootloop ( looped reboot).Before making changes, back up the local.prop file or the entire partition. /system through TWRP.

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The root-rights method is the most powerful, but also the riskiest, and only use it if other methods have failed and you are prepared for the consequences (even flashing the device).

5.Use of MIUI design themes

If you don’t want to interfere with system settings, you can mask charging percentages with custom themes. The Xiaomi theme store has options with a transparent battery indicator or alternative design, where the numbers are less noticeable.

How to apply the topic:

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon).
2. Go to the section Popular or Charging.
3. Find a tagged topic: 🔋 "Hidden percentages – the numbers are replaced by an icon. 🎨 "Minimalist battery – percentages integrated into the icon. 🖼️ "Transparent indicator – numbers merge with background.

Download and apply the theme. If necessary, set up the display manually.

The downside of this method is that topics can be reset after a MIUI update or conflict with other visual settings, and not all topics completely hide percentages, but only visually mask them.

💡 Tip: Check other users' reviews before installing a theme. Some custom themes contain ads or modify other interface elements (e.g., app icons).

Alternative methods and workarounds

If none of these things worked, you can try workarounds, which don't take the interest completely, but they make it less visible.

Options:

• 📱 Launcher usage: Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion) with status bar hiding support. In the launcher settings, select Hide notification panel – this will hide charging percentages, but will deprive you of quick access to notifications.
• 🔄 Change of font: In the settings of the Screen → So, font size, select the minimum text size, and the percentages will be smaller, but it will affect the display of the entire interface.
• 🖼️ Wallpaper setting: Use wallpaper with a dark upper edge - on a black background, white percentages will be less noticeable (works only on the wallpaper). AMOLED-screen).
• 🔧 Disable animation: In the Developer Menu, reduce the animation to 0.5x. It won’t hide the interest, but it will make updating it less distracting.

⚠️ Note: Some workarounds (e.g., hiding a status bar through a launcher) may conflict with navigation gestures MIUI. Before using, check compatibility with your shell version.

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, consider flashing on custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), where battery light settings are more flexible.However, this will require unlocking the bootloader and may deprive you of some of Xiaomi’s features (like IR Blaster or Game Turbo).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier, we've put together a table of pros and cons of each method, focusing on your device model, MIUI version, and risk-taking.

For most users, the best solution is a combination of standard settings + ADB. If you are not sure of your skills, start with the design or engineering codes.

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Before any changes to system settings, back up your data, even seemingly harmless actions (e.g, ADB-commands) may cause failure if the firmware of the device is modified.

FAQ: Frequent questions