How to increase the battery indicator Xiaomi: all the ways from simple to complex

Why users want to change the size of the battery indicator – and whether it can be done officially

The charge indicator on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is one of the most visible interface elements, but not always convenient.Some complain that the percentage numbers are too small on the lock screen, others want to make the charge bar thicker for better visibility, and others want to bring back the old display style from MIUI 12, when the percentage was inside the battery icon. Unfortunately, there is no direct parameter in the standard MIUI 14/15 settings to scale this element - but there are workarounds.

In this article, we’ll look at 7 working ways to increase the battery indicator, from simple tricks with the theme settings to deep changes to system files (including root-access methods). MIUI, So keep backups. Also keep in mind that on models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K60 Pro) visual changes may look different due to the display features.

Before you start, check your shell version: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. If you have a MIUI 13 or older, most methods will work. For owners of HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), some instructions may require adaptation, which we will mention separately.

Method 1: Using design themes with a modified indicator

The safest and most reversible method is to install a custom theme from the official Xiaomi Themes store. Many themes change not only wallpaper and icons, but also the style of display of the battery. For example, iOS or Pixel-style themes often make the percentage of charge larger, and the battery strip thicker.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
• 🔍 In the search box, type in the queries: “high battery percentage”, “large charge indicator” or “iOS battery".
• 🎨 View preview topics - pay attention to the statusbar screenshots.
• 📥 Download and apply the theme you like. After you use it, reboot your phone.

⚠️ Note: Some topics may conflict with system fonts. If the text on the menu becomes blurry after application, return the standard theme and try another. Also note that the themes do not change the indicator on the lock screen - only in statusbar.

Method 2: Configure the percentage display through hidden parameters (without root)

MIUI has hidden settings that allow you to turn on the percentage of charge next to the battery icon (if it's not there) or change its position. This doesn't increase the indicator itself, but makes it more visible.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that opens, select Battery Information.
3. Scroll down and find the Battery percent option (may be called the Percent Display).
4. Turn it on if it is disabled, or change the position from Inside the icon to Next to the icon.

🔹 Note: In some models (e.g, POCO F5 Or Redmi Note 12) this code may not work. Alternatively, use the Activity Launcher app (available on Google Play):

• 📲 Install Activity Launcher.
• 🔍 Find the activity in the list com.android.settings.BatteryInfoSettings.
• 🔧 Open it and turn on the percentage display.

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If after changing the settings percentage does not appear, restart the phone or turn on / off the aircraft mode (Settings → SIM-cards and mobile networks → Airplane mode).

Method 3: Resize the font system (indirect method)

If you want to increase the percentage figure, but not the battery icon itself, you can use the font zoom settings, which will affect the entire interface, but make the percentage of charge more readable.

How to change it:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Text Size.
2. Move the slider to the right to enlarge the font (we recommend stopping for Large or Very Large).
3. Click Apply and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with screen resolution FHD+ (for example, Xiaomi 12T) Large print can lead to cropping in some applications. If it's critical, try a method of using a large print. ADB-teams (described below).

Method 4: Edit system files via ADB (for power users)

This method requires connecting the phone to a computer and using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which allows you to change the battery display settings at the system file level, but does not work on MIUI with change protection enabled (for example, on Chinese firmware).

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to press the version → Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (preferably original).

Instructions:

adb shell settings put global battery_percent_style 1 # Includes a percentage next to the icon


adb shell settings put global battery_percent_style 0 # Includes a percentage inside the icon




adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.3 # Increases font by 30%

🔹 Explanation:

• battery_percent_style 1 — The percentage will be on the right of the icon (may look larger).
• font_scale 1.3 — It increases the entire system font. 0.85 (small 1.3 (big).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB If the phone starts to brake after the commands, reset the font:

adb shell settings put system font_scale 1.0

Method 5: Modification through Magisk and modules (root required)

If you have root rights (installed by Magisk), you can use modules to deeply customize the battery indicator.

• 🔧 Battery Style – allows you to change the thickness of the strip, color and position of the percentage.
• 🎨 MIUI Battery Bar – Adds a charge band at the top of the screen (like on Samsung).
• 📏 Font Size Adjuster – fine-tuning the font size for individual items (including battery percentage).

How to install the module:

1. Download the module file (for example, BatteryStyle_MIUI.zip) forum XDA Developers.
2. Open Magisk Manager and go to the Modules section.
3. Click Install from Storage and select the downloaded file.
4. Reboot the phone.

🔹 Example of settings in Battery Style:

• Strip thickness: 3dp (standard) → 5dp (thickened).
• Percentage size: 12sp → 16sp.
• Position: Inside the icon → To the right of the icon.

Method 6: Manual editing of framework-res.apk files (for advanced ones)

This method requires root rights and experience with the APK-It allows you to manually change the graphical resources of the battery indicator, but if you make an error, it can lead to a bootloop ( loop load).

What needs to be done:

1. With Root Explorer or MT Manager, find the file /system/framework/framework-res.apk.
2. Copy it to your computer and open it in APK Editor (like APKTool).
3. Go to the folder. res/drawable and find the files: stat_sys_battery_*.xml (graphic icons). stat_sys_battery_percent.xml (style).

android:textSize

android:layout_width

/system/framework/

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Before editing, make a backup copy framework-res.apk! If the phone does not boot after replacing, restore the original file through the TWRP or Fastboot.

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Editing framework-res.apk is the most powerful, but also the most dangerous, method that can disrupt the interface if you change the wrong settings, and only use it if other methods fail.

Method 7: Alternative Statusbar Customization Launchers

If you don't want to interfere with system files, you can install an alternative launcher that supports statusbar customization, for example:

• 🚀 Nova Launcher + Nova TeslaUnread plugin (allows you to configure icons in statusbar).
• 🎭 Lawnchair (has built-in settings for displaying the battery).
• 🔧 Smart Launcher 6 (supports widgets with large charge indicator).

How to set up in Nova Launcher:

1. Install Nova Launcher and TeslaUnread from Google Play.
2. In the Nova settings, go to Widgets → TeslaUnread.
3. Add the Battery Monitor widget to the main screen.
4. In the widget settings, select Large Percentage or Strip + Percentage style.

🔹 Pros of the method:

• It doesn't require root or ADB.
• Changes are reversible (just change the launcher back).
• You can configure the display of the battery separately from the system indicator.

🔸 Cons:

• Not all launchers support changing the system indicator (only their widgets).
• On some models (e.g., the POCO X5 Pro) it may conflict with MIUI gestures.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's battery indicator