How to increase the battery icon on Xiaomi Redmi: from MIUI to ADB-commands

Why do Redmi owners want to change the size of the charge icon?

The small battery icon on the Xiaomi Redmi screen is a common complaint of users, especially on models with large displays (Redmi Note 11 Pro+, Redmi K50), where the indicator is lost among the notifications. The reasons for wanting to increase the icon vary: someone lacks visual control of charge level, someone wants to harmonize the interface to their preferences, and some just watch the wear of the battery and want to see the percentages larger.

Xiaomi doesn’t provide a standard option to resize the icon in Settings → Screen, but that doesn’t mean that the task is unsolvable. There are at least 5 ways – from simple tweaks in MIUI to deep settings through ADB. It’s important to understand that not all methods are equally safe: some require unlocking the bootloader, others work only on certain versions of the firmware. In this article, we will analyze each option with pros, cons and step-by-step instructions.

Before you make any changes, check the current version of MIUI in Settings → About Phone → MIUI. This is what makes the methods compatible. For example, on MIUI 14, some of the methods may not work because of the updated Control Center interface.

Method 1: Use MIUI themes (without ROOT and risks)

The safest method is to install a custom theme from the official MIUI Themes store. Many themes change not only the color scheme, but also the size of the system icons, including the battery indicator, which is suitable for all Redmi models (from Redmi 9 to Redmi Note 13) and does not require technical skills.

How it works:

• 🎨 Step 1. Open the Topic app (brush icon on desktop).
• 🔍 Step 2: Enter the search bar for a large battery or big battery icon.
• ⬇️ Step 3. Download your favorite topic (pay attention to ratings and reviews).
• 🔄 Step 4: Apply the theme and restart the device.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No, he doesn't. ROOT-rights or unlocking of the loader.
• ✅ It works on all versions. MIUI (including MIUI 12/13/14).
• ✅ You can return a standard icon in one click.

⚠️ Attention: Some themes change not only the size of the battery, but also fonts, charging animations, and notification location. If the interface becomes uncomfortable after applying the theme, reset the settings to the themes → Mine. → Standard.

Method 2: Configure through the Functions Lab (hidden MIUI options)

Xiaomi hides some of the settings in the Feature Lab, an experimental menu that tests new features, and some versions of MIUI (especially on the Redmi Note 10/11) offer customization options, including icon sizes.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5 times on the MIUI version until you become a developer!
3. Return to the main Settings menu and select a new section Additional → Functions Lab.
4. Find the option to set up the status panel (or Status Bar Tweaks in English firmware).
5. Activate the Slider to Enlarge Icons or Battery Icon Size.

If there is no option:

• 📱 Check the relevance of the firmware - on MIUI 14 This section may not be available.
• 🌐 Install a global version MIUI (Chinese, where there are more experimental functions.
• 🔄 Restart your phone after activating the developer mode.

Method 3: ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If the themes and hidden settings do not help, you can change the size of the icon through the ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires connecting your phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge, but doesn't need to be connected to a computer. ROOT-Suitable for all Redmi models MIUI 12–14.

Step-by-step:

Install Platform Tools on PC|

Enable USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers |

Connect your phone to your PC via cable (select File Transfer mode)|

Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) in the folder with ADB|

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Enter the commands one by one:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear – if not, check the drivers.)

adb shell settings put global status_bar_icon_size 1.5

Where 1.5 is the zoom factor (you can experiment with values from 1.2 to 2.0).

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS

(Resets the notification panel to apply the changes).

⚠️ Attention: Some versions MIUI drop off ADB-To keep the changes alive, add a command to the autoboot via Tasker or MacroDroid.

adb shell settings put secure icon_scale_factor 1.5

This team works for MIUI 13+ and some custom firmware.-->

Method 4: Customization applications (with limitations)

Google Play has apps that allow you to resize system icons without ADB or ROOT. However, their functionality on Xiaomi is often limited due to MIUI security policies.

How to use the Energy Bar:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Select Style → Battery Icon.
3. Activate the Custom Size option and move the slider 120-150 percent.
4. Reboot the phone.

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and newer models, the Energy Bar may not work due to the system overlays locked in MIUI 14, in which case only ADB or ROOT will help.

Method 5: Modify system files (ROOT only)

If you're willing to take risks, you can manually edit the system files that display the icons.

• 🔓 unlocked loader and ROOT-rights.
• 📁 Backup of the system (required!).
• 💻 Ability to work with Root Explorer or MT Manager.

Instructions:

1. Install MT Manager from Uptodown.
2. Go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk/res/drawable.
3. Find the files: stat_sys_battery_*.png (or) stat_sys_battery_*.xml for vector icons).
4. Copy them on PC, zoom in to Photoshop or GIMP (saving proportions).
5. Replace the original files with modified ones and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to bootloop (cyclical reboot).If the phone does not turn on after the changes, restore the backup through the TWRP.

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ROOT-The methods give you maximum customization freedom, but they void Xiaomi's warranty and increase the risk of failure.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To facilitate the choice, we will bring all methods in a table with an assessment of the key criteria:

Selection recommendations:

• 🆕 If you MIUI 14 - start with ADB one.
• 🔧 For older models (Redmi) 8/9) It's a function lab.
• 🛠️ If you're willing to take risks — ROOT + File editing will give you maximum control.

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