How to change the battery indicator Xiaomi Redmi 9

Owners of the popular Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphone often face the desire to personalize the interface of the device, making it more convenient or visually attractive. One of the first elements that falls into the eye when choosing a design topic is the status bar, namely, the battery charge indicator. The standard icon may seem too small, uninformative or simply do not match the chosen color scheme of the desktop.

The process of changing the appearance of the battery on the MIUI shell is not always obvious to beginners, since a single “change style” button may not be in the basic settings of the system. It depends on the version of the firmware and the region for which the device is released. However, there are several proven ways to achieve the desired result without obtaining root rights.

In this article, we will take a look at all the methods available, from built-in features of the theme to installing third-party widgets. You will learn how to make percentages more visible, change the color of the indicator or even add charging screen animation. Follow the instructions to adapt the lock screen to your preferences.

Basic Charge Display Settings in the System

Before you start installing third-party apps or themes, you need to check the standard features of the system. In most cases, users just want to see the exact numerical value of energy, rather than guessing by the bar of the graphic indicator. On Xiaomi Redmi 9, this feature is often hidden in the submenu of the lock screen settings.

To activate the digital display, go to the Settings menu, then select Battery. In the upper right corner of the screen, there is a gear icon that opens up additional parameters. This is where the Battery Percentage Switch is located. Once it is turned on next to the battery icon, the numbers will appear in the status bar.

If the standard path doesn't work, try an alternative method through lock screen settings. Find the lock screen section in the main menu and scroll down to Battery Status. Here you can choose the display format: inside the icon, next to it or hide it completely. Note that on some versions of MIUI, the style of the numbers depends on the chosen theme.

⚠️ Warning: If you don't see any changes after you turn on the percentage display, try restarting the device. Sometimes the interface system services require restarting to apply new configuration settings.

Also worth mentioning is the Advanced Mode feature in battery settings, which can affect how the system prioritizes background processes, which indirectly affects the accuracy of the run time forecast. While this does not change the visual style, it affects the realistic readings of the indicator.

Using the Themes app to change style

The most effective way to dramatically change the look of the indicator is to use the built-in Themes app. The Xiaomi theme store contains thousands of designs, many of which include completely redrawn system icons, including the battery icon, which allows you to change not only the shape, but also the color, and even the animation of charging.

Open the Topics app on your desktop. In the search bar, type in a query like "Battery," "Minimal" or "Neon." In the search results, look at the icon preview in the theme description — often authors show what the status bar will look like. After selecting the appropriate option, click "Download" and then "Apply."

It is important to understand that the application of the theme affects not only the battery, but also other interface elements: application icons, settings menu and lock screen. If you only need a new battery style, after applying the theme, you can selectively roll back other changes in the Profile -> Themes section, leaving only the style of the system active.

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Before installing a new theme, be sure to take a screenshot of the current screen so you can find a similar design or go back to the original style if you don’t like the new one.

Some themes may not display correctly on the Redmi 9 screen resolution, which is 2340×1080. If after application you notice “floating” elements or unreadable text in the status bar, it is better to remove such a theme.

Installation of battery widgets on the desktop

If you don't like changing the system icon in the narrow status bar, widgets are a great alternative. They allow you to place a large, informative panel with battery data on the home screen. On Xiaomi Redmi 9 you can use both standard system widgets and third-party solutions from Google Play.

To install a standard widget, pinch the empty space on your desktop with your finger. In the menu that appears, select Widgets. Scroll down to Battery or Tools. Here you will find several options, from a simple circle with a percentage to a detailed panel with temperature and time. Drag the selected item on the screen.

Third-party apps like Battery Widget Reborn or AccuBattery offer much more customization options, allowing you to change color, font, add wear graphs, and even display low-charge warnings in the form of large plaques on the screen. Once installed, the widget is added in a similar way through the widget menu.

Consider that active widgets are constantly updating data, which can slightly increase background power consumption. However, on the modern Helio G80 processor installed in the Redmi 9, this cost is almost invisible compared to the benefits of fast access to information.

Customization through font settings and design

Few people know that in the Xiaomi ecosystem, the style of displaying numbers (including battery percentages) depends on the typeface chosen. Some font packages have a unique numerical pattern, which visually changes the perception of the charge indicator, making it bolder, thinner or stylized.

To change the font, open the Topic app and go to the Fonts section (Ikka with the letter "T" or a separate tab). The directory has many free and paid options. When choosing a font, pay attention to the preview of numbers. After applying the font, the numbers in the status bar, including battery percentages, will change their appearance throughout the system.

This method is especially useful for those who want to maintain minimalism and are not ready to install heavy themes with many graphic elements. Changing the font is an easy way to personalize, which does not require deep knowledge of the system.

⚠️ Note: When installing fonts from unverified sources outside the Topics store (for example, through MiPicks or.mtz files), there is a risk of getting a “brick” in the interface part when the text becomes unreadable.

Also in the design section, you can find individual styles for the battery icon that don't change the whole theme. Search the theme store for Systems or search for System icons, which allows you to spot the battery icon, leaving the rest of the application icons standard.

Advanced methods: ADB and third-party utilities

For users who aren't afraid of complex setups, there are ways to change the system files that are responsible for rendering the interface, and one way is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to embed overlays that replace system resources, which allows you to embed any graphics file of the battery into the system.

To work with this method, a computer will be required, USB-cable and on-debugging USB The developers menu. ADB Allows you to replace resource files framework-res.apk, However, on modern versions of Android with a read-only partition, this process requires unlocking the bootloader, which voids the warranty and can lead to data loss.

A safer alternative is launcher apps like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher. They don't change the system indicator in the status bar, but let you completely ignore the standard bar and create your own dock bar or widget with any battery design.

adb shell pm list packages | grep battery

The above is a team to search for battery packets that you might need to diagnose widget conflicts, but for simple change of picture, these methods are redundant, and only if you're creating your own design theme from scratch and testing resources.

Why the indicator is not changing

Often users are faced with a situation where the theme is set, but the battery icon has remained the same.This is a common problem of Android-based shells.The fact is that many of the themes in the Xiaomi store are “cut” versions of global themes and do not contain resources for all elements of the system, including the status bar.

If you don't have a theme description, you just don't have to check the theme description, and if it doesn't say "enables system icons" or "status bar icons," you just haven't added that resource, so you can just look for another theme marked "Full" or "System," and then you can also clean the the the theme cache through the Settings -> Apps -> All Apps -> Topics -> Clear the cache.

Another reason could be the conflict between several active modifications, so if you changed the font, the theme and installed the widget at the same time, the system could prioritize one element over another, try to return the standard font and theme, applying them in turn to identify the culprit.

⚠️ Warning: Do not install multiple battery management applications at the same time. They can conflict with each other, causing incorrect percentage display or rapid discharge of the device due to constant surveys of sensors.

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, it may be the bug of a particular version of MIUI. In this case, you should wait for a system update or temporarily use widgets as an alternative to the system indicator.

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Changing the theme is the safest and most effective way to change the battery indicator to the Redmi 9 without risking damage to the system.

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