How to show battery percentage on Xiaomi: all ways (including hidden)

The display of battery percentage on the Xiaomi screen is one of the most popular features among the brand users. Although the manufacturer hides this option by default on many models, it can be activated in several ways: through standard settings, the developer or even through ADB-The problem is that the interface is MIUI HyperOS changes regularly, and instructions from old manuals stop working.

In this article, we will analyze all current methods for Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO — From simple to advanced, including solutions for rootless devices. AMOLED-screens where percentages may conflict with an always active display (AOD), Also consider why some firmware options may disappear after updates.

If you didn’t find your way in the first sections, don’t close the page: at the end of the article there are alternative solutions for older versions of MIUI (including MIUI 12 and below) and instructions for resetting if the percentages suddenly disappeared. We will also answer frequent questions: does displaying interest on battery consumption, can they be displayed in the status bar on POCO F5 or Xiaomi 13T, and what to do if after upgrading to HyperOS the option disappeared.

1. Standard method through settings (MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS)

On most modern Xiaomi smartphones (2022 and later), the option is enabled through the battery menu. This method works on devices with MIUI 14, MIUI 15 and the new HyperOS, including Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and others.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Battery section (on some firmware - Battery).
3. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Additional battery settings or battery settings).
4. Find the battery percentage option and activate the switch.

If this menu doesn’t include a paragraph, check Screen → Status Prompt or System Settings → Additional. On some POCO firmware, the option is hidden in Settings → Notifications and Status Bar.

✅ Make sure your smartphone is at least 20 times charged%

✅ Update the firmware to the latest version

✅ Restart the device if the option does not appear

✅ Check if the battery icon is hidden in the status bar-->

Important: On HyperOS devices (such as the Xiaomi 14 Pro or Redmi K70), the path may be different. If you don't find an option, search for settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner) and type in "battery percentage."

2. Hidden Developer Settings (for MIUI 12 and older)

If the standard method didn’t work, try activating developer mode, which is suitable for devices on MIUI 12-15, where the option may be hidden by default.

How to turn on the developer mode:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times in a row on the MIUI version (you will be notified “You became a developer”).
3. Go back to the main settings menu and find a new section for developers (or additionally → for developers).

Inside the developer menu, scroll down to the Screen or Status bar block.

• 🔋 Show the percentage of battery charge (activate it).
• 📱 Battery display style (select Text or Icon) + text»).

Warning: Do not change other options in the developer menu unnecessarily - this can cause malfunctions in the smartphone.

3. Features of the AMOLED-Screens and Always-On Display (AOD)

On devices with AMOLED-displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi) K60 Pro) the percentage display may conflict with the Always-On Display function (AOD). In this case, the percentages are either not shown or disappear after a few seconds after the screen is locked.

Solutions for AOD:

• 🔄 Turn it off. AOD In Settings → Screen. → Always-On Display and check if you have a percentage.
• 🎨 Choose a different style AOD (Some templates support interest rates).
• ⚡ Use the battery widget on the main screen (long press). → Widgets → Battery).

On HyperOS for Xiaomi 14 and later, AOD percentages are only displayed when you select the Digital Watch or Minimalist style.

AMOLED s AOD|AMOLED without AOD|IPS/LCD|I don't know.-->

4. ADB-Teams for Advanced Users

If previous methods have failed, you can force interest on Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that works for rootless devices but requires a computer connection.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer menu (see Section 2).
3. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
5. Enter the command: adb shell settings put global battery_percent 1
6. Reset the device.

To cancel the change, use:

adb shell settings put global battery_percent 0

adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:status_bar_show_battery_percent --bind value:i:1

This team works on some custom firmware, for example, xiaomi.eu.-->

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB You can crash if you type the wrong command. Don't change other parameters through the adb shell without understanding their meaning.

5. Alternative methods (widgets, third-party applications)

If none of these methods have worked, consider alternatives:

1. Battery widget on the main screen:

• 📱 Long tap on the main screen → Widgets.
• 🔋 Find the Battery widget or System Information».
• 🖼️ Drag it to the screen (usually shows real-time percentages).

Third-party annexes:

• 📲 Battery Percent (shows interest in the notification panel).
• 🔋 3C Battery Monitor (advanced statistics) + widget).
• 🛠️ MacroDroid (can automatically include interest when unlocked).

⚠️ Note: Interest display apps may consume extra battery due to background activity. check permissions before installation!

Replacement of launcher:

Some launchers (such as Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) allow you to configure the status bar display, including battery percentages.

1. Install an alternative launcher from Google Play.
2. In the launcher settings, find the Status bar or Notifications panel.
3. Activate the option to show the percentage of charge.

6. Solving problems after updates

A common complaint is that battery percentages disappear after a MIUI or HyperOS update, which is because the new firmware resets some of the interface settings. Here's how to return the display:

Steps to recover:

1. Check if the settings have reset to Settings → Battery (see Section 1).
2. If the option is grey and inactive, reset the settings for the Settings app only»: 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management. 🔍 Find the Settings app (or Settings). 🗑️ Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.

Reset the device.

If the problem persists, try resetting all settings (without deleting data):

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (not Reset to factory!).

⚠️ Note: On certain devices (e.g, POCO X3 Pro MIUI 13) resetting may result in the bootloader being blocked.Be sure that you have it unlocked before the procedure. OEM Unlock in the Developer Menu.

Table of compatibility by model

Below is a table with proven methods for popular Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices. Data is relevant for MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS 1.0 firmware.

If your model isn’t in the table, try the methods in order: standard settings → developer menu → ADB. For devices older than 2020 (for example, Redmi Note 8 Pro) you may need to install custom firmware (for example, xiaomi.eu).

FAQ: Frequent questions