The small battery icon on Xiaomi Redmi is a common cause of user irritation, especially on large screen devices (6.5"-6.8"), where the standard indicator is lost among other icons in the status bar. AMOLED-displays, where thin fonts and minimalist design MIUI make the percentage of charge almost indistinguishable in bright light.
In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to increase your battery icon, from official settings to hidden features through ADB and third-party apps. Importantly, the methods are different for different versions of MIUI (12–14) and Redmi models (Note 10/11/12, K50, POCO X3/X4, etc.). If your device runs on Android 13+, some options may require additional actions, as we’ll tell you about.
For example, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ with MIUI 14, the manufacturer blocks the resizing through Developer Options, and on the POCO F4, the same method works without restrictions. To avoid wasting time, first check the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
1. Standard MIUI settings: increasing the percentage of charge
The easiest way is to activate the percentage of charge next to the icon, which won't change the size of the battery itself, but will make the information more visible. MIUI 12–14:
- Open the Settings → Screen.
- Select Status Line.
- Activate the switch to show the percentage of battery charge.
- Choose the display style: inside the icon (compact) or next to the icon (larger).
Some models (like the Redmi Note 11S) have a third option, Adaptive Percentage, which automatically changes the size of the numbers depending on the charge level, and if this item is missing, then your firmware does not support it.
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On MIUI 14, the hidden Icon Thickness parameter appeared on the Status String menu. To see it, tap 5 times on the MIUI version in your phone settings, then go back to the Status String and a new slider appears.
Limitations of the method:
- 🔄 It does not change the size of the icon, only adds text.
- 🎨 Nana AMOLED-white percent can merge with the background (solved by choosing black style in the settings of the theme).
- ⚙️ Nana POCO F3/F4 When activated percentage disappears animation charging.
2. Developer Mode: Hidden Scaling Parameters
MIUI has hidden settings that allow you to increase the entire status bar, including the battery icon, and you need to turn on the developer mode and change the system interface settings.
Step 1: Activate the Developer Mode:
- Go to Settings. → The phone.
- Tap 7 times on the MIUI version (you will be notified "You became a developer").
Step 2. Change the scale of the status line:
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Find the minimum width (dp) or the smallest width.
- Set the value 410 or 420 (standard - 360).
- Reboot the phone.
This method increases all interface elements, including icons in the status bar, and the effect will be noticeable not only on the battery, but also on the clock, notifications and network icons. If the change is too radical, return the value to 380-390.
Enable the developer mode
Remind yourself of the current value of Smallest width
Set the value 410-420
Reset the device
Check if the interface elements are gone.-->
⚠️ Attention: On Redmi K50 Gaming and other 120Hz devices, changing Smallest width can lead to micro-hangs in the interface. If you notice lags, reset to standard settings.
3. ADB-Teams: Accurate setting of icon size
For advanced users, there's a way to resize the specific battery icon without affecting the rest of the battery. ADB-Drivers and Included Debugging USB phone-on.
Step 1: Preparation
- 🖥️ Download Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
- 📱 On the phone, turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → For developers.
- 🔌 Connect Redmi to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
Step 2. Follow the commands:
- Open the command line (cmd) in the folder with the platform-tools.
- Enter in turn: adb shell settings put global status_bar_icon_size 1.5 adb shell settings put global status_bar_battery_size 2.0 Here. 1.5 — icon-scale, 2.0 — Battery size (can be adjusted from the 1.0 before 3.0).
- Reboot your phone: adb reboot.
Possible problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Team doesn't apply | An outdated version of ADB | Update Platform Tools to 34.0+ |
| The icon hasn't changed. | Firmware blocks changes | Try 1.8 instead of 2.0. |
| Reset settings after rebooting | MIUI resets parameters | Use adb shell settings put secure instead of global shell settings |
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Third-party launchers: an alternative approach
If system methods have not worked, you can use custom launchers that allow you to customize the status bar.
- 📱 Nova Launcher – supports resizing icons in the status bar through the Nova TeslaUnread plugin.
- 🎨 Lawnchair 2 – has built-in status bar scaling settings (requires Android 10)+).
- ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – Optimized for the MIUI, Allows you to change the style of the battery (including the circular indicator).
How to set up in Nova Launcher:
- Install Nova Launcher and the TeslaUnread plugin.
- Press your finger on the main screen → Settings Nova → Icons.
- Select the Status Bar icon size and set 120%-150 percent.
- Restart the launcher (double pressing the Home button).
On the Redmi Note 12 Pro with MIUI 14, Nova Launcher can conflict with the system charging animation. To fix, turn off the Icon Animation option in the launcher settings.
⚠️ Note: Launchers consume additional RAM (~100-200 MB if you have a Redmi. 9A or another model with 3-4 GB of RAM, this can lead to slowing down when multitasking.
5 MIUI Topics: Battery Style Change
MIUI has a built-in gallery of themes where you can find designs with enlarged icons, which doesn't change the size of the standard battery, but replaces it with an alternative one that looks bigger visually.
How to apply the topic:
- Open the Themes app (brush icon on desktop).
- Enter the search for a large battery or large status bar.
- Select a theme marked Status Bar Custom (e.g., "Battery Percent Pro" or "Minimal OS").
- Click Apply and confirm the changes.
Popular topics for increasing the battery:
| Title of the topic | The effect | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Circle OS | A round indicator the size of a time icon | MIUI 12–14 |
| Digital Battery | Digital percentage in large print | Only AMOLED |
| iOS Status Bar | Icon like on iPhone (30 percent larger) | All models. |
The downside of the method: Themes are often reset after the MIUI update. To avoid this, save your favorite theme to My Themes (Heart button in the upper right corner).
Magisk modules: for embroidered devices
If your Redmi has an unlocked bootloader and Magisk is installed, you can use modules to deep customize the interface.
- 🔧 StatusBar Battery Style – lets you choose from 15+ Battery styles, including increased battery size.
- 📏 Iconify – changes the size of all status bar icons (including battery, Wi-Fi, network signal).
- 🎨 MIUI Mix – collects the best features from different versions MIUI, including hidden size settings.
Installation instructions:
- Download the module (e.g. StatusBar Battery Style) in.zip format.
- Open Magisk Manager → Modules → Install from storage.
- Select the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- Reboot the phone.
Warnings:
- 🚨 Modules may conflict with updates MIUI. Before the update, remove them.
- 🔋 On the Redmi. K40/K50 s 120 Hz displays some modules cause a flicker of the status line.
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Use Magisk modules only if you are confident in your actions. Incorrect installation can lead to bootloop ( looped reboot), especially on devices with Dynamic RAM Expansion (virtual memory).
7. Alternative solutions: if nothing has worked
If none of these methods worked, consider these options:
- 🔄 Battery widget on your desktop: Install Battery Widget Reborn widget – it shows charge in large print.
- 📱 Always On Display (AOD): Nana AMOLED-Models (e.g. Redmi) K50 Pro) turn Always On Display on in the screen settings – the percentage of charge will be displayed constantly.
- 🔋 Charge Notification: C Settings → Battery → Battery settings enable the option Notify about the charge level (will show a percentage in the pop-up window).
For owners of POCO X3 Pro and other infrared port devices, there is a custom life hack: use the Remote Fairy app to bring the charge level to an external display (such as a smartwatch or TV).