Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face a situation where, after a system update or accidental change of settings, a digital charge indicator disappears. Instead of the usual numbers showing the exact amount of energy left, only a schematic image of the battery remains in the status bar, which creates discomfort, since the user has to guess how long the device will last without recharging.
Modern MIUI shells and the new HyperOS offer flexible interface personalization tools that allow you to not only include percentages, but also choose their location. However, due to frequent changes in the menu structure, finding the right switch can be difficult. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to display charge levels, including hidden functions and methods for advanced users.
The lack of accurate battery data can lead to unpleasant surprises in the form of a phone suddenly switched off at an important moment. So adjusting the visual display of energy is not just a matter of aesthetics, but a necessity for comfortable use of the gadget. We will look at the standard methods that work on most current models, from the budget C series to the flagship versions.
Standard activation of the indicator in the system settings
The easiest and most reliable way to return the numbers to the screen is to use the standard settings menu. The path to the desired switch may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic remains the same. You will need to go to Settings, then select Battery (or About Phone in some versions).
Inside the power management menu, you need to find the option that controls the look of the indicator. In current versions of the shells from Xiaomi, this option is often hidden in the submenu or has an unobvious name. Once the switch is activated, the changes take effect instantly, without the need to restart the device.
- 🔋 Open the Settings app on the main screen.
- 🔋 Go to the Battery section (battery icon).
- 🔋 Find the battery percentage and activate it.
- 🔋 Choose your preferred display style: inside or next to the icon.
It's worth noting that some global firmware versions may have different localizations, and if you don't see "Percentage Charge" right away, try looking for it in the Notifications and Status bar section. In the newer versions of HyperOS, the settings grouping logic has been changed, and the status bar's appearance management has been moved to a separate subsection for convenience.
⚠️ Note: If the switch is inactive (gray), it is possible that the device has power saving mode on or activated the theme design, which blocks system changes to the interface.
☑️ Checking the display settings
Configure the display in the status bar and on the lock screen
In addition to the main icon in the corner of the screen, the system allows you to flexibly adjust where and in what format the energy data will be displayed. Users often want to see the percentages not only in the desktop, but also on the lock screen so that you do not have to unlock the phone every time to check the status.
In the Lock Screen or Always On (AOD) section, you can find additional options, and it's important to distinguish between styles: some show only the icon, others show large numbers in the center, and others show minimalist text in the corner, depending on the theme and device model you have installed.
- 🔒 Go to Settings. → Lock screen.
- 🔒 Find the time format or style of the watch.
- 🔒 Make sure you select a style that supports displaying battery percentages.
- 🔒 For AOD Check the settings in the Always On Screen section → Format.
It is important to keep in mind the Always On Display function. AMOLED-On the screens of smartphones Redmi and Xiaomi, it consumes a minimum amount of energy, but gives quick access to information. AOD, Check if the time limit or activation schedule is worth it.
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Display styles: inside the icon or next to
One of the key features of MIUI is that it can choose the display style of the indicator, and it's not just a cosmetic detail: the location of the numbers affects the readability and perception of information, especially on screens with a cutout or a hole under the camera.
There are two main options: the numbers inside the battery silhouette and the numbers to the right of it. The first option looks more compact and aesthetic, but in some fonts, the numbers can "merge" with the edges of the icon. The second option is more traditional and provides better readability.
| Parameter | Inside the badge | Right of the badge. | Hiddenly. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readability | Medium | Tall. | Low. |
| Aesthetics | Tall. | Standard. | Minimalism |
| Occupied seat | Minimum | Expanded | No. |
| Recommendation | For large fonts | For accurate data | For a clean screen |
You can change style by clicking on the percentage switch itself or selecting the appropriate item in the Battery menu. If you use a large system font to improve the visibility of the text, the "Inside the icon" option may become unreadable, and then you better switch to the "Right" option.
Using battery widgets for the main screen
If you don't have a standard indicator in the corner of the screen, or if you want to make energy data the centerpiece of the interface, you should use widgets. The MIUI and HyperOS shells offer a wide range of battery widgets, from simple digital watches to complex discharge graphs.
Widgets not only allow you to see the current charge, but also monitor the health of the battery, temperature and time until full charge, which is especially useful for users who are actively monitoring the life of their device and want to extend the life of the lithium polymer battery.
- 📱 Hold your finger on the empty area of the main screen.
- 📱 Press the Widget button (or swipe right to the end).
- 📱 Find the Battery or Tools category in the list.
- 📱 Choose your favorite design and drag it to the desktop.
Some widgets require permission to work in the background for current data updates. If the widget shows incorrect data or is not updated, check the autorun settings for the system application Security or Services and Feedback.
⚠️ Warning: Placing a large number of active widgets on the home screen may slightly increase battery consumption in standby mode due to constant interface updates.
Hidden functions and engineering menu
For advanced users who didn’t find the right settings in the standard menu, there is access to advanced features through engineer codes, which allows you to check the actual battery capacity, the number of recharge cycles and the current voltage, which is useful for diagnosing wear.
To enter the engineering menu, open the Phone app and enter a special code. On Xiaomi devices, the most common code is ##6485##. Once you enter the menu, it will open automatically, without having to press the call button.
##6485##In the list of parameters you are interested in the following values:
- 🔍 MB_06: Battery status (Good/Bad).
- 🔍 MB_00: Current charge level as a percentage.
- 🔍 MF_02: Number of charging cycles (important health indicator).
- 🔍 MF_05: Design residual capacity (nominal).
It's safe to use the engineering menu if you're just looking at the data, but changing the parameters without understanding their function can cause the battery calibration system to malfunction. If you accidentally change the setting, just restart the device -- most of the time parameters will reset.
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The engineering menu code may not work on some global firmware or be blocked by the operator, in which case use third-party apps from Google Play, such as AccuBattery, to get similar information.
Display problems and ways to solve them
Sometimes all settings are set right, the theme is standard, but the charging percentages on Xiaomi Redmi never show up, which can be caused by a software failure, a system interface cache, or an update conflict, and in such cases, a deeper diagnosis is required.
The first step should always be to reboot the device in a simple way. If that doesn’t work, try changing the theme to the standard one (Classic or Default), as third-party skins often break the layout of the status bar.
A critical factor may be damage to the system file responsible for rendering the interface, which sometimes happens after a failed update or a failed update. ROOT-rights.
- 🔄 Perform a full reboot of the smartphone.
- 🔄 Change the theme to standard (Default).
- 🔄 Clear the app's cache Security and Topics.
- 🔄 Check for updates MIUI/HyperOS.
If none of the methods worked and the indicator disappeared after a specific update, it may be a bug of a particular firmware version, in which case you should read the forums of the owners of your model or roll back to the previous version of the software, if possible.
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If the percentages are lost after updating the firmware, in 90% of cases, resetting the theme to standard and cleaning the cache of the Theme service helps.