How to show charging percentages on Xiaomi: all ways for MIUI and HyperOS

Have you just bought a new Xiaomi, Redmi or Poco smartphone, but you don't see the usual percentage of charging next to the battery icon? Or after the system update, the display of numbers suddenly disappeared? This problem is familiar to many users - the manufacturer often hides the default percentages, saving space on the status bar. Fortunately, you can return them in 2-3 minutes, and we will tell you how to do it on any device with MIUI 14/15 or HyperOS.

In this article you will find 5 We'll also look at the ways we've tried and tested, from standard settings to hidden features for advanced users, and we'll also look at why percentages can disappear after updates, how to return them on models with Always-On Display (AOD) And what if the numbers don't show up even after all the manipulations, let's talk about the features of the devices with the help of the computer? AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13/14, Redmi K60) and LCD-Displays (Redmi Note series) 12/13, Poco X5).

1. Standard method: through battery settings

The easiest method that works on 90% of Xiaomi devices is to include interest through the settings menu, which is suitable for smartphones on MIUI 12-15 and HyperOS, including budget models like Redmi 10A and flagships like Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen section (or additionally → Screen on some firmware).
3. Select Status bar (may be called Notification Panel).
4. Activate the switch to show the percentage of battery charge.

If this is not the case, try an alternative route:

• 🔋 Settings → Battery → Battery settings → Display percentage of charge
• 📱 Settings → System system → Additionally. → Status line

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⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Or the Redmi Note 11 Pro.+) After turning on the percentages, they can only be displayed when you connect the charger. To keep the numbers visible, go to the next way.

2. Hidden developer settings: for advanced users

If the standard method didn’t work, try activating the developer mode, which will help unlock additional battery display options, including percentages in the status bar.

How to turn on:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will receive a notification "You became a developer").
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new section for developers.
4. Scroll down to the Debugging block and find the option to Show battery power in percentage.

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If you don’t have an option, try searching for the “battery percentage” in your settings – sometimes it’s hidden in unexpected sections.

⚠️ Attention: HyperOS (new firmware for Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70 etc.) the path may be different: Settings → The phone. → All specifications → Version. MIUI (tap).

3.Configure via Always-On Display (AOD)

Owners of smartphones with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K50 Ultras can display charging percentages not only in the status bar, but also on the Always-On Display (constantly active screen.

How to set up:

• 🔄 Open the Settings. → Screen. → Always-On Display.
• 🎨 Choose a style AOD (For example, a digital watch or a minimalist).
• ⚡ Activate the option to Show battery charge.
• 🔧 If necessary, set the schedule (for example, turn off). AOD nightly).

💡 On some firmware, interest on AOD They only appear after manually adjusting the style. Try to select the theme "Energy" or "Battery" in the menu. AOD.

4.Use of themes and launchers

If system methods don't work, you can get around the restrictions with custom themes or alternative launchers, which is suitable for users who want to not only return the percentage, but also completely change the appearance of the interface.

Best options:

• 🎨 Topics MIUI: Install a theme with percentage support (for example, iOS Style or Pixel Experience.
• 🚀 Launchers: Nova Launcher, Hyperion Launcher or Before Launcher allow you to customize the status bar, including battery display.
• 📱 Widgets: Widgets like Battery Widget Reborn or 3C Battery Monitor shows percentages right on the home screen.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party launchers, interest may be duplicated (both in the status bar and in the widget).To avoid this, turn off the system display of the battery in the launcher settings.

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5. Problem Solving: Interests disappear after update

Many users find that after updating MIUI or switching to HyperOS, the charging percentage disappears, which is because newer versions of firmware reset some of the default settings. Here's how to get it back:

Reason 1: Resetting settings after the update

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the settings (app) and clear its cache.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes it brings back hidden options.

Reason 2: Battery optimization conflict

On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11), the system blocks the percentage display due to "energy savings."

1. Open Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization
2. Find the System Interface (or MIUI System) in the list.
3. Choose No Limits.

6.Alternative methods: ADB and third-party utilities

If none of the above methods worked, there are still advanced methods, such as the use of ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or specialized applications, which is true for devices with severely stripped firmware (for example, global versions for some regions).

Method 1: ADB-team

To do this, you will need a computer with ADB drivers installed and USB debugging on the phone enabled.

adb shell settings put global battery_percent 1

Once you've done the command, reboot your smartphone. To turn off the percentages, replace 1 with 0.

Method 2: Applications for Forced Display

• 📱 Battery Percent Enabler (requires root rights on some firmware).
• 🔧 MIUI Hidden Settings – reveals hidden options MIUI.
• ⚡ 3C All-in-One Toolbox – shows interest in notifications.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB or root applications can lead to loss of warranty or unstable system operation.Before experimenting, back up the data through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.

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If you are not sure about your ADB skills, you should contact Xiaomi Service Center – incorrect commands can cause a system failure.

FAQ: Frequent questions about charging percentages on Xiaomi