How to enable charging percentage display on Xiaomi: all ways

Have you just bought a new Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone, but the screen does not display battery percentages? Or after the MIUI update, the battery icon suddenly began to show only the icon without numbers? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi devices - the manufacturer often changes the location of settings in new versions of the firmware, and some models by default hide the percentage of charging.

In this article, you’ll find all the possible ways to turn on the display of percentages on the screen, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features for old and new models. We’ll also explore why percentages may disappear after updates, how to return them to Redmi Note, POCO X and flagship Xiaomi 13/14, and what to do if the settings are gray and inactive. Whether you’re using MIUI 12, 13, 14 or HyperOS, there’s a solution for your version!

Why is Xiaomi not charging by default percentage?

Xiaomi often optimizes the MIUI interface for a "minimalist" design, removing unnecessary elements from the screen. Charging percentages are one of these elements.

• 📱 New Firmware: After Updating to MIUI 14 or HyperOS settings are reset and percentages are turned off automatically.
• 🔄 Regional differences: Global (Global) ROM) and Chinese ROM) The different versions of the firmware settings by default.
• 🛠️ Customization of the topic: Some themes of design (MIUI Themes) hide the percentages for the "purity" of the interface.
• 🔋 Hardware restrictions: On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) interest can be turned off to save energy.

Interestingly, on some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi K50), the charging percentages are displayed only when the charger is connected, but in normal mode they are not. This is done to reduce the load on the processor, but this does not make it easier for the user.

⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), standard settings MIUI In this case, the charging percentages are adjusted through the menu of the firmware itself, not through the Xiaomi Settings.

Method 1: Standard MIUI settings (for most models)

It is the simplest and most versatile method that works on 90% of Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO It's official firmware. It's relevant to the MIUI 12-14 and HyperOS:

1. Open the Settings app (cog on the desktop).
2. Go to the Screen section (or the Display on some models).
3. Select Status bar (may be called Notification Panel).
4. Find the option to show the percentage of battery charge and activate it.
5. Choose the display style: Inside the icon or Next to the icon.

If you have HyperOS, the path may be slightly different:

Settings → Display → Status Panel → Battery Charge Percentage

Make sure your smartphone is at least 10% charged.

Connect to Wi-Fi (for stable settings)

Check out the MIUI version in About the Phone

Restart the device if the settings do not apply-->

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the option may be located elsewhere:

Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Settings → Displaying Percentages

⚠️ Note: If the item Show battery percentage is locked (gray), it means that your theme overrides system settings. Try changing the theme to the standard in the Themes app.

Method 2: Through the notification panel (quick method)

Not everyone knows, but on some Xiaomi devices, charging percentages can be turned on directly from the notification panel without going into the settings. MIUI 13/14 HyperOS:

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Swipe down again to open the full panel.
3. Find the icon. ⚙️ Settings (cogs) in the upper right corner and click on it.
4. In the menu that opens, select the Status Panel.
5. Activate the battery percentage switch.

If this method didn’t work, then your firmware version doesn’t support this option, in which case go back to Method 1 or try the alternative methods below.

Standard settings of MIUI

Through the notification panel

With the theme of the design

Another way.

Nothing helped.-->

Method 3: Change the theme of the design (if the settings are blocked)

If the charging percentage option is inactive (grey), the problem is most likely with the current design topic. Many custom themes from MIUI Themes override system settings, including the battery indicator.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the tab My topics.
3. Select the standard or basic MIUI theme.
4. Apply it and restart the device.
5. After the reboot, check the percentage display settings (see Method 1).

If you don’t want to give up your favorite theme, try finding an alternative theme in MIUI Themes that supports percentage charging.

• 🔍 Type battery percent or battery percentages.
• 🎨 Check the screenshots of the topics – usually authors indicate whether the percentage display is supported.
• ⭐ Pay attention to ratings and user reviews.

Method 4: With the help of ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If none of the above methods worked, you can try to turn on the charging percentages through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but can work on standard firmware. Be careful: the wrong ADB commands can disrupt the system!

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
• 🔌 USB-plug-in.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd on Windows) and type:

adb shell settings put global battery_percent 1

1. Reset the device.

If you don’t have any interest, try an alternative command:

adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist battery

⚠️ Attention: After use ADB-commands some system settings may reset. Before experimenting, back up important data via Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

adb shell settings delete global battery_percent

Sometimes this “unlocks” settings and percentages appear.-->

Method 5: Resetting settings (if nothing helps)

If all previous methods have failed, the last option is to reset the settings to factory settings, which is a radical solution, but it is guaranteed to return all system parameters to their original state, including the display of charging percentages.

Before discharge, it is mandatory:

• 📱 Make a backup of the data (Settings) → The phone. → Backup).
• 🔐 Remember or write down passwords from Mi Account, Google and key apps.
• 📶 Make sure you have access to Wi-Fi – you will need to reset after the reset.

Resetting instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Settings Reset.
3. Confirm the action by entering a password (if required).
4. Wait for the process to be completed (5-10 minutes).

After the reboot, check the charging percentages display. If they appear, you can restore the data from the backup. If not, the problem may be in the hardware (for example, a malfunction of the battery controller), and you should contact the service center.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after successfully turning on charging percentages, Xiaomi users face challenges, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

1.Percentage disappears after reboot

If the charging percentages appear but disappear after the device is restarted, the problem lies in the system cache.

• 🧹 Clear the cache through Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Restart the device in Safe Mode (press the power button) → Restarting in Safe Mode).
• 📱 If the problem persists, reset Launcher settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the data).

2. Percentages are displayed incorrectly (e.g. 100% at 80%)

This indicates a battery controller malfunction or calibration failure.

• 🔋 Completely discharge the device before turning off, then charge to 100% without interruption.
• 📊 Reset battery statistics through Settings → Battery → Three points. → Battery calibration (not on all models).
• 🛠️ If the problem remains, contact the service - you may need to replace the battery.

3.Settings are gray and inactive

If the item Show the percentage of battery charge is blocked, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🎨 The custom theme is established (see Method 3).
• 🔒 The device is in Kiosk Mode or Parental Control.
• 📱 Firmware modified (e.g., modified, EU ROM Global Stable with Remote Features).

1. firmware version - may need an update.

2. the presence of root-rights or unlocked bootloader (they can block system settings).

3. Battery condition – if it is swelled or worn out, the controller may not work properly.-->

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions