Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones often strive for maximum personalization of the device, wanting to make the interface unique. One of the popular tasks is to change the color of the battery charge indicator, since the standard yellow or green shade does not always fit into the chosen color scheme of the theme. MIUI HyperOS is usually hidden, but there are proven ways to get around this limitation.
There are two main ways to solve the problem: using third-party design themes from the Themes store and applying deeper system settings through the computer. The first method is safe and accessible to each user, while the second requires caution and the presence of a PC. Changing system files without a backup can lead to unstable interface operation. In this article, we will discuss both options in detail so that you can choose the most suitable for your model.
Before you start taking action, make sure your smartphone is fully charged and has a stable Internet connection, a basic requirement for properly loading themes and installing the necessary components. If you plan to use the computer method, install ADB drivers on your desktop in advance.
Using design themes to change color
The easiest and safest way to change the look of a charge indicator is to use the built-in theme store. Developers around the world create thousands of designs where the color of the battery is adapted to the overall style. To do this, open the Themes app on your device and enter queries like "Battery", "Neon Battery" or "Color Battery" in the search bar.
After searching, the system will offer a list of available options. Pay attention to the previews and screenshots: often the color of the battery changes only when the lock screen is turned on or in the notification curtain. Choose your favorite theme and click the Download button. After you finish downloading, click "Apply" and the system will prompt you to select items for installation.
- 🎨 Full theme – changes all interface elements, including icons and wallpaper.
- ⚡ Only lock style - changes the view of the off screen and the charge indicator on it.
- 🔋 System style – may affect the color of icons in the status bar, but not always.
- 🖼️ Wallpaper – rarely affect the color of the battery, but create a general background.
It's important to understand that not all themes support color change in the status bar (top row). Many of them only change the large indicator on the lock screen. If your goal is to change the color of the small icon in the corner of the screen while using the phone, this method may not work without additional modifications.
Preparing for Advanced Configuration through ADB
If standard themes don’t work, you can use a more powerful tool called USB debugging, which allows you to make changes to system settings that are hidden from the average user, starting with a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) and an original or quality USB cable.
On your smartphone, you need to activate the hidden developer menu. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on the MIUI version seven times. You will receive a notification that you have become a developer. Next, go back to the settings menu, find “Additional” and select “Developers”.
In the list that opens, find the switch "Debugging by" USB" You can activate it. You can alert the system to the risks, you can confirm the action"USB-Debugging (security settings)" if available in your firmware version, this will allow the computer to have full access to the file system to make changes.
⚠️ Note: Making changes through ADB One error command can cause a cyclical reset or reset.
☑️ Checklist of preparation for modification
Color change through the file system and fonts
One effective way to change the color of the indicator is to replace the system font or the graphic element responsible for rendering the battery, a method often used in custom builds, but also on stock firmware with root rights or through special modules. The essence of the method is to replace the file battery_stat.png or similar graphical resource.
To implement this method, you will need a file manager with access to the system partition, such as Root Explorer or MT Manager. Find the file responsible for the battery graphics, usually located in the path /system/framework/framework-res.apk or in the theme folder. Replace the original image with your own, renaming it according to the original.
When you change the file, you need to clear the cache, which you can do through the recovery menu or through the command in the terminal, and you can reboot the device, and if the color hasn't changed, maybe your version of Android uses vector graphics that you can't replace with a simple picture.
- 📂 Search for a file – use the search by extension.png in system folders.
- 🖌️ Editing – Create a copy of the battery of the desired color in the graphics editor.
- 💾 Backup – Be sure to save the original file before replacing.
- 🔄 Reboot – without a full reboot, the changes will not take effect.
What if the phone doesn’t turn on after the file is replaced?
Comparison of battery personalization methods
The choice of method depends on your skills and goals. For ordinary users, topics are enough, whereas enthusiasts will be suitable for system edits. Below is a table comparing the main ways to change the color of the indicator.
| Method | Difficulty | Risk of failure | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Themes from the store | Low. | Absent. | Medium (lock screen only) |
| ADB team | Tall. | Medium. | High (systemic level) |
| Root rights | Very high. | High-pitched | Maximum (full control) |
| Third-party widgets | Low. | Absent. | Low (only on the desktop) |
It is worth noting that using Root rights gives you maximum freedom, but it is unwarranted and can disrupt banking applications. The ADB method is a middle ground, allowing you to make profound changes without having to obtain full superuser rights, but it requires a computer.
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The safest way to use the themes from the official store is to ensure that they are compatible with your version of MIUI.
Setting up the color modes of the screen
Sometimes the problem isn't with the icon itself, but with the color settings of the display. Xiaomi smartphones have a color gamut change feature that can visually change the shade of all elements, including the battery. Go to Settings → Screen → Colors and saturation.
You can use the Standard, Saturated and Nature Colors modes, and switching between them changes the temperature map of the screen, for example, Warm will make the yellow indicator more orange and Cold more pale, and it doesn't change the color code, but it affects perception.
Newer versions of HyperOS also allow you to customize the system's colors based on wallpaper, so if you set a blue or red wallpaper, the system can automatically adjust the shades of some interface elements, including sliders and possibly indicators.
- 🌡️ Color Temperature – regulates white balance.
- 🎨 Reading mode – makes the screen monochrome, removing the color of the battery.
- 🌙 Night mode – shifts the spectrum to the yellow area.
- 🖼️ Adaptive colors – depending on the selected image.
⚠️ Warning: Paper or Reading Mode puts the screen in black and white, making battery color change meaningless.
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For more accurate color settings, use the engineering menu by entering the code ##6484## in the dialer, but be careful: changing the display settings there can lead to incorrect display of colors in all applications.
Possible problems and solutions
You may encounter difficulties in the process of modification, and it often happens that after installing the theme, the battery color changes only for a few seconds, and then returns to the standard, due to the operation of the MIUI memory optimization system, which resets non-standard processes.
To avoid this, open the theme settings, click on the gear in the top right corner and allow auto-start for the Themes app. Also add it to the battery exception list so that the system doesn't "kill" the personalization process. If you're using ADB and commands aren't executed, check if debugging mode is enabled and if the device driver is installed in Windows Task Manager.
Another common problem is version incompatibility: Themes created for MIUI 12 may not show correctly on MIUI 14 or HyperOS, in which case cleaning the Themes app cache through the app menu or re-installing the component through Recovery helps.