Many Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphone owners face a situation where the standard battery charge indicator is too small or poorly visible in the sun. MIUI interface and the new HyperOS shell offer many customization settings, but the direct option of changing the icon size is often hidden from the eyes of the average user. This is not by chance: developers strive to maintain a uniform visual style of the system, but users will always find a way to circumvent the restrictions.
There are several proven methods to make the battery icon more visible, some of which do not require root rights and complex software installation, others involve interference with system files, the choice of the specific method depends on your version of the operating system and the desired level of customization. In this article, we will look at all the current options, from simple font settings to advanced editing methods.
It is important to understand that changing system elements can affect the stability of the interface. Before making any changes, it is recommended to back up important data. It is also worth considering that on different models of devices, such as the Xiaomi Mi 11 or Redmi Note 12, the algorithms of the shell may differ.
Use of built-in font settings
The safest and easiest way to visually zoom in on a battery icon is to change the system font. Because the percentage of charge icon and the icon itself are often scaled along with textual interface elements, installing a large font can solve the problem.
Go to Settings → Screen → Font. Here you will see the MIUI Themes store, where there are many free and paid fonts available. Choose those labeled "Large" or "Bold." After applying the font, restart the device and evaluate the result. If the standard range is not enough, you can download third-party font files in.mtz format from trusted sources.
However, this method has its limitations: enlargement of the font affects the entire interface, which can lead to displacement of elements in other applications, and text in the settings menu or messages can become too bulky and take up extra space on the screen.
⚠️ Note: When installing third-party fonts from unverified sources, there is a risk of disrupting the readability of system text. Always check files with antivirus before installing.
Customization through the Topics app
The second method, which doesn't require technical expertise, is to set up a custom design theme, and there are thousands of designs in the MIUI theme store, and many of them have a modified status bar bar bar, and theme designers often make the battery icon bigger, brighter, or add animation to it.
To find the right design, open the Themes app and search for keywords like "Big Battery," "Large Icon," or "Minimal." Going to the theme preview, look at the top right of the screen where the status bar is located, and that's where you'll see what your indicator will look like.
Once the theme is installed, the system can only suggest certain elements to be used, make sure that the "Status Bar" and "System" items are selected. If the icon remains the same after applying the theme, your version of the shell may block the change of this element by third-party themes.
- 🔍 Open the search in the Topics app.
- 🎨 Enter the "Battery" or "Large Icon" request".
- 👁️ Carefully examine the screenshots in the preview.
- ✅ Use the theme in its entirety or only interface elements.
It’s worth noting that free themes may contain ads, and premium designs require a purchase, and some themes may not work properly on screens with a camera cutout or hole, hiding part of the icon.
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If after installing the theme, the battery icon is gone or has become white on a white background, just change the wallpaper to darker ones or reset the theme to standard in the screen settings.
Style adjustment through developer rights
There are hidden parameters in the deep system settings that can affect the display of elements. Although there is no direct battery size slider, changing the density of the interface (DPI) scales all elements, including icons in the status bar. This method is effective, but requires caution.
To access these settings, you need to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About the phone and quickly press 7 times on the item "Version" MIUI" or "Version." OS". After the message “You became a developer” appears, go back to the main settings menu and select More → For developers.
In the list of parameters, find the minimum width (or "Smallest width"). Remember the original value to be able to go back. Reducing this number will visually increase all the elements of the interface. Change the value Step-by-step, for example, by 10-20 units, and check the result.
| Parameter DPI | Impact on the interface | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (360-400) | Factory dimensions | Leave it by default |
| Decrease (320-340) | The elements are getting bigger. | Safe range |
| Strong decrease (<300) | Very large elements | Risk of layout breakdown |
| Increase (>420) | The elements get small. | Not recommended |
Excessive density changes can cause controls to become unreadable or go beyond the screen, and in the worst case, the interface will become unusable and you will have to reset the settings.
What to do if the screen becomes unreadable?
Modification of system files (Root Requires)
For users who want to have full control over the look of the device, there is a method of editing system files, which allows you to resize the battery icon at the code level, making it exactly the way you want it to be, but it requires superuser rights (Root) obtained through Magisk.
The files responsible for the status bar schedule are in the directory /system/framework/framework-res.apk or in system files UI. You will need a file manager with root rights support, for example, MT Manager or Root Explorer. Find the resource responsible for the battery (often called the "Root Explorer") stat_sys_battery.png or), and replace it with an enlarged copy.
The replacement process is as follows:
- Copy the original file to a safe place.
- Edit the image in the graphics editor, increasing its size.
- Replace the file in the system application archive.
- Set the correct access rights (usually 644).
- Reset the device.
⚠️ Note: Any error in editing system files can result in a cyclic reboot. make sure you have access to Recovery Mode to restore the system.
☑️ Preparation for system modification
Use of third-party widgets and applications
If you're intimidating your system files and standard themes don't work, you can use third-party apps that layer the standard status bar with their own layer. Software like Battery Widget Reborn or Transparent Clock & Weather allows you to create a huge battery widget on the home screen or in the notification curtain.
Some applications can display a floating icon on top of other windows, which is especially convenient for those who want to see the percentage of charge large at any time, but it is worth remembering that constantly drawing additional layers can consume additional battery power, negating the sense of monitoring.
When choosing an app, pay attention to the permissions it requests. To work on top of other windows, you will need permission from Display over other apps. Also make sure the app is optimized for your version of Android to avoid conflicts with the system.
- 📲 Download the battery monitoring app from Play Market.
- ⚙️ Give permission to display over other windows.
- 🎨 Set up the size and transparency of the widget.
- 🔋 Select the display style (digits, graph, circle).
The advantage of this method is that it's safe and reversible, and you can uninstall the app at any time, and it's going back to its original state, which is ideal for people who like to change the design often.
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Third-party widgets are the safest way to get a large indicator, but they consume more power than a standard system icon.
Possible problems and solutions
You may encounter artifacts as you set up, such as changing the theme, the battery icon may become a black square or disappear altogether, often by simply switching the theme to and from the standard, or by clearing the cache of the System UI application.
If you've changed the DPI and the "go" interface, return the original value to the developer settings. If access to the menu is lost, try connecting an external keyboard or using Safe Mode (clip the off button on the lock screen). For modified system files, only firmware or recovery from the backup will help.
Remember that firmware updates can reset all your theme and font settings. MIUI or HyperOS will have to reconfigure the configuration process. APK-cloud-disk file.
The quality of the icon display also depends on the screen matrix. AMOLED-The black color of the icon can be invisible on black wallpaper, so choose contrasting themes. LCD-screens backlight can make thin lines blurred, so increasing the size here is especially relevant.