How to increase the battery icon on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: from simple settings to hidden chips MIUI

Why Redmi 9C owners want to change battery display – and can it be done?

The small charge icon on the Xiaomi Redmi 9C is one of the most talked-about topics on the brand’s fan forums, with users complaining that the standard battery indicator in the status bar is too small, difficult to see in bright sun or from a long distance, especially for those who are used to monitoring the percentage of charge in real time – the Redmi 9C only displays the numerical icon by default.

But the problem is not just the size. On some MIUI firmware, the battery icon may disappear completely after updating or resetting, and in other cases it doesn't show correctly (e.g., 100% at the real 80 percent). In this article, we'll look at all the possible ways to zoom in on the icon, bring it back to the screen, and even add a percentage of charge, from official settings to hidden features that aren't mentioned in the manual.

It’s important to understand that the Redmi 9C is MIUI-based (usually 12-14) and has limited customization options compared to Xiaomi’s flagships. However, even in the budget model, there are hidden options that will help improve battery display. If you’re willing to go beyond standard settings, read to the end: there are methods in the article that do not require root rights, but give results.

Method 1: Including a percentage of charge next to the icon (official method)

The easiest and safest way to make the battery indicator more informative is to add a percentage of charge to it. It doesn't increase the icon itself, but it makes it more functional. On the Redmi 9C, this option is hidden in the depth of the settings, and many users don't even know it exists.

How to turn on:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Notifications and status bar.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Battery Indicator section (on some firmware it's called Battery Charge).
• 🔢 Select the option Percentage Charge (or Show Percentage).
• 🔄 Restart your phone if the changes don’t apply immediately.

If your MIUI version doesn’t have one, try an alternative way:

1. Press the status bar (top bar) with your finger and pull down – the notification bar will open.
2. Press the gear. ⚙️ in the upper right corner to get into the notification settings.
3. Put three points on it. ⋮ → System settings → Status line.

What if you don't have an option? Some firmware (especially global ones) may not have this option, so changing the region in your phone settings will help:

⚠️ Note: When changing region to India (where) MIUI Additional options may appear, but some services (such as Google Pay) may temporarily stop working.

Method 2: Change the style of the battery icon through hidden MIUI settings

MIUI hides some customization options that can be activated through engineering menu codes or special gestures. There is a working method for the Redmi 9C to change the style of the battery icon without root rights, but it requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code: ##4636## This will open the testing menu.
2. Go to Battery Information (or Battery Information)
3. Click on the battery icon in the top right corner of the screen 5 times in a row – it will open hidden style settings.
4. Choose one of the available options: 🔋 Round (enlarged icon) 📊 With percentages inside (digit inside the icon) 🔄 Dynamic (changes color depending on charge)

If the code doesn’t work, try an alternative:

• 🔧 Install QuickShortcutMaker (free on Google Play).
• 🔍 Search for Battery and search for activity com.android.settings.BatteryInfoSettings.
• 🚀 Run it – it will open the advanced battery settings.

Backup data | Check battery power (minimum 50%) | Disable VPN (can block access to hidden settings) |Remember current display settings-->

On MIUI 13 and later, this method may not work — Xiaomi is gradually removing access to the engineering menu for budget models. If it doesn't work, move on to the next method.

Method 3: Using MIUI themes to resize icons

One little-known fact is that MIUI themes can change not only wallpaper and fonts, but also the size of system icons, including the battery indicator. On the Redmi 9C, this does not work with all themes, but there are proven options.

How to apply:

1. Open the themes (the default application on MIUI).
2. In the search, enter: 🔍 Big Battery (themes with enlarged icons) 🔍 Percentage Battery (themes with percentages inside the icon) 🔍 Minimal UI (They often contain customized status bars)

Download and apply your favorite topic.

If the icon hasn’t changed, restart your phone.

If the theme doesn’t fit, it can be removed in the same Topics → My Themes → Select a theme and click Delete.

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Before applying themes, check the reviews of other users – some themes can “compose” system applications or worsen performance.

Method 4: Status bar customization applications (without root)

If the system methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue. Redmi 9C will come with utilities that don't require root rights, but give you extended control over the status bar, and the main thing is to choose a reliable application so that you don't run into viruses.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 📲 Nacho Notch – allows you to change the size of icons, including the battery, and hide the cutout in the screen. ✅ Pros: simple interface, works on MIUI. ❌ Cons: Free version shows ads.
• 📲 Status Bar Customizer – Extended Status Bar Customizer, including color, size and position of icons. ✅ Pros: you can increase the battery by 1.5-2 times. ❌ Cons: on some firmware requires the inclusion of debugging by USB.
• 📲 Energy Bar – Adds dynamic charge band on top of status bar. ✅ Pros: Visually increases the perception of the indicator. ❌ Cons: does not change the icon itself, but adds a strip on top of it.

How to set up (Status Bar Customizer):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Start and grant permission to Overlay over other applications (required!).
3. Go to the Battery Icon section.
4. Set up: 📏 Size – Increase to 120-150%. 🎨 Color – Choose a contrasting color (e.g. red with low charge). 🔢 Show Percentage – Enable the percentage display.

Save the settings and restart the phone.

⚠️ Note: Some status bar customization apps may conflict with MIUI Optimization (built-in Xiaomi feature). If after installation, you have lags, disable optimization in Settings → Special facilities → Optimization MIUI.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for advanced users)

This is a method that is suitable for those who are willing to take risks for maximum customization. It requires unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP, but gives full control over the display of the battery. On the Redmi 9C with MIUI 13+, this method can lead to locking the device if done incorrectly.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 7 days to wait).
2. Install custom recovery TWRP for Redmi 9C (look for the up-to-date version on XDA Developers).
3. Download and install the MiuiStatusBar or GravityBox module (for MIUI) via TWRP.
4. In the module settings, find the Battery Icon section and change it: 🔹 Icon Style – Select Circle or Landscape (more than the standard one). 🔹 Icon Size – set the value from 24 to 32 dp. 🔹 Show Percentage - turn on.

Reboot the phone.

If the phone has stopped loading after the change:

• 🔄 Come in. TWRP (clamp down on power. + Volume up when switched on).
• 🗑️ Remove the installed modules in the Modules section.
• 🔧 Run the Wipe. Dalvik/Cache.

Why the Battery Icon Can Disappear – and How to Get It Back

Sometimes the problem isn't the size, but the battery icon disappears completely from the status bar.

• 🔄 Updates MIUI (especially "over the air").
• 📱 Installation of a custom theme or launcher.
• 🔧 Resetting settings to factory.
• 🛠️ Failure to get root rights.

How to get the icon back:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find System UI (or System Interface) and click on it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

If it didn't help, try:

• 🔧 Enable Developer Mode (click 7 times on Version) MIUI In Settings → About the phone) and in the developer to disable debugging by USB, turn on.
• 📱 Install the official firmware through the Mi Flash Tool (instructions on the official website of Xiaomi).

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If the battery icon is gone after the upgrade, try to roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Recovery. To do this, download the desired firmware and select Update from the recovery menu.

FAQ: Frequent questions about battery setup on Redmi 9C