How to increase the battery icon on Android Xiaomi: all ways

A small battery icon on Xiaomi or Redmi's screen makes it difficult to quickly assess charge levels?You're not alone - many users face this problem, especially on high-resolution models (POCO F5, Xiaomi 13, Redmi Note 12). Fortunately, MIUI has hidden settings and workarounds to zoom in on the battery icon without losing functionality.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, from standard settings to advanced tricks with ADB and third-party applications. Importantly, not all methods work on MIUI 14/15 due to manufacturer restrictions, but for most models (Xiaomi 12T, Redmi K50, POCO X5 Pro) at least one option will work.

1. Change the size of the icon through the MIUI settings (no root)

The safest way is to use the built-in MIUI personalization options.It is suitable for most Xiaomi Android 12/13 smartphones with a MIUI 13+ shell. The main limitation is that you can only change the display style (digits/percentages/icon), but not the physical size of the icon.

Steps:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Screen. → Status line.
• 🔄 Scroll to the section "Battery indicator".
• 🎨 Select the option Interest in the icon or Only percentages – this will visually “increase” the information content.
• 🔍 In some models (POCO F4, Redmi Note 11 Pro+) The status font size is available – set “Large".

Important: On MIUI 14/15 in some regions (Europe, Russia) the option "Percentage in the icon" can be hidden. To unlock it, change the system region to India in Settings → Additional → Language and region.

2.Use MIUI themes to customize icons

If standard settings don't work, try installing a custom theme from the official MIUI Themes store. Some themes offer enlarged status bar elements, including the battery icon, which requires no root rights and is reversible.

Instructions:

1. Download and install a theme with major icons (e.g., "Big Status Bar" or "Material You Dark").
2. Apply the theme through Settings → Design → My themes.
3. Restart the device – sometimes changes are only applied after the reboot.

🔍 Where to look for the right topics? Type in the search shop theme keywords:

• 🔍 big battery
• 🔍 large status bar
• 🔍 bold icons

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Check the reviews before installing themes – some may conflict with MIUI 14+ and cause lags in animations.

3. ADB-commands to change the size of icons (advanced method)

For users willing to work with ADB, there is a way to force-scale status bar elements, a method that works on most Xiaomi Android 10+ devices, but requires a PC connection and basic command line knowledge.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Turn on USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (7 times click on version, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell settings put global status_bar_icon_size 1.5 (where 1.5 — scaling factor; allowable values: 1.0–2.0).
3. Reset the device.

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Note: Not all versions MIUI They're backing this team. 13 Ultra and POCO F5 Pro MIUI 14 You may need to add adb shell settings put secure. sysui_tuner_status_bar_icon_size 1.8

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4. Applications for status line customization

If previous methods didn’t work, try third-party utilities.The best options for Xiaomi are:

• 🔧 Energy Bar – adds a color charge band on top of the status bar (runs without root on Android 10)+).
• 🎨 Nacho Notch – allows you to hide the notch in the screen and increase the notification area (suitable for POCO F3, Xiaomi 11T).
• ⚙️ Status – full customization of icons (requires Xposed or Magisk).

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Note: Apps like Status require an unlocked bootloader and may disrupt MIUI. Check compatibility with your model on the 4PDA or XDA-Developers forums before installing.

📌 How to install an Energy Bar:

1. Download APK from Google Play.
2. Start the app and select the Top Bar style.
3. In the settings, set the band height to 3-4px for visual zoom.

5 Manual editing of system files (root only)

The most radical way is to change the system files that display the icons. This method is only suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader and installed Magisk or TWRP. Errors can lead to bootloop!

🛠️ Instructions:

1. Install Root Explorer (such as Mixplorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /system/media/theme/default/.
3. Find the files: stat_sys_battery_*.png (battery icons) stat_sys_battery_charge_anim.xml (charging-animation)

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GIMP

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Replace the original files with modified ones (remember to save the backup!).

chmod 644 /system/media/theme/default/stat_sys_battery_*.png

Reset the device.

🔍 Tip: To avoid file signature issues, use a Magisk module called Systemless Hosts or MIUI Mods – they allow you to replace system resources without direct partition editing /system.

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Editing system files without a backup can cause the device to fail.Always check for changes on custom recovery (TWRP) before final writing.

Alternative solutions: widgets and launchers

If all of the above methods do not work, consider workarounds:

• 📲 Battery widget: Install a widget on the main screen (e.g. Battery Widget Reborn) and displays the charge level in large print.
• 🏠 Custom Launcher: Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher lets you adjust the size of icons in the status bar (requires Android 12)+).
• 🔄 Horizontal display: On some models (Xiaomi Pad 5, POCO X3 Pro) in landscape orientation, status bar icons automatically increase.

💡 Bonus: If you want maximum control over the interface, consider custom firmware ROM (For example, Pixel Experience or LineageOS, where icon sizes are customized via SystemUI Tuner.

FAQ: Frequent questions about boosting battery icons