How to increase the charging icon on Xiaomi: all the ways from simple to hidden

Xiaomi's little charging icon makes it hard to monitor battery levels? Are you not alone - Redmi, POCO and Mi users regularly face this problem. Depending on the MIUI version and device model, the icon size can range from barely noticeable to comfortable. Fortunately, there are several ways to zoom in on it, from standard settings to hidden engineering menu features.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods, from the simplest (for beginners) to advanced (for power users). It’s important to understand that some solutions require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights, so let’s start with the safe options. If you’re using the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 or older model on MIUI 14/15, here’s the solution for your needs.

🔹 Note: All screenshots and instructions are relevant to firmware MIUI 12-15. On older versions (MIUI 11 and below) some functions may not be available.

1. Standard MIUI settings: increase the icon without risk

Let’s start with the safest way to resize the icon through built-in system options, which works on most Xiaomi devices without having to install additional apps or obtain root rights.

Open Settings → Screen → Font size and display. Here you will find the slider "Size of interface elements." Move it to the right, it will increase all the icons, including the battery icon. Less method: along with the battery, other elements (watches, notifications) are scaled, which can make the interface cumbersome.

🔹 Alternative: In some versions MIUI (for example POCO F5) There's a separate setting for the status bar. → Notification panel and status bar → Customize icons. Here you can choose the display style of the battery (for example, "Percentage inside the icon"), which visually makes it larger.

• ✅ Pros: Safe, does not require superuser rights, works on all models.
• ❌ Cons: All interface elements are increased, not just the battery.
• ℹ️ Applicable to: Xiaomi 11/12/13, Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X/F-series.

2.Using MIUI themes: a hidden way to increase

Few people know, but the size of the battery icon can be changed through customization of themes. Many themes from the official MIUI Themes store offer alternative styles of icons, including enlarged options.

1. Open the Themes app (brush-shaped icon).

2. Go to My Topics → Local or find a theme marked “Big Icons” in the directory.

3. Apply the theme and check if the charging icon size has changed.

🔹 Tip: Try the Dark Mode Big Icons or Minimal Big Battery themes – they are specifically optimized for enlarged notification panel elements.

• 🎨 Top.-3 Topics for Bigger Icons: Battery Percent Big – Percentage inside a large icon. "MIUI Mix Big is a big icon with a minimalist design. Dark Big Status Bar is a dark theme with big elements.
• ⚠️ Note: Some topics may conflict with system fonts. If the icons become blurred after application, return the standard theme.

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Before you install a new theme, back up your current one through Settings → Themes → Backup. This will help you roll back quickly if the new design doesn’t like.

3. Engineering menu: hidden settings for experienced users

If standard methods don’t work, you can try resizing the icon through the engineering menu (#4636###), which requires caution, as incorrect changes can lead to interface failures.

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination:

##4636##

(Some models may require #36446337##.)

2 Go to the "Telephone Information" section (or "Testing").

3. Find the item "Status bar" or "UI Debugging" (can be called differently depending on the firmware).

4. Activate the option. debug_battery_icon_scale and set the value of 1.5 before 2.0 (standard — 1.0).

⚠️ Note: On some devices (Xiaomi) 12T, POCO X5 Pro) Engineering menu is blocked, in which case, try using the Activity Launcher app (available on Google Play) to access hidden settings.

4. Customization applications: ADB and third-party utilities

If you need to control the size of the icon, you can use it. ADB-This is a method that is suitable for users who are ready to work with a computer.

🔹 Method 1: ADB (rootless)

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC and connect your smartphone over USB (enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click on the version).

2. Enter the command:

adb shell settings put global icon_scale_factor 1.5

(where 1.5 is the scaling factor; the maximum value is 2.0).

3. Reset the device.

🔹 Method 2: Custom Navigation Bar (requires root)

If you have root rights, install the Custom Navigation Bar app from Google Play, which allows you to resize any system icons, including the battery, and select Status Bar → Battery Icon Size in your settings.

• 📱 Top.-3 Icon Changer - changing the style of icons without root. Energy Bar - adds a color charging bar on top of the icon. Status Bar Custom - advanced settings of the notification panel.
• ⚠️ Attention: When in use ADB-commands do not exceed the zoom factor 2.0 – this can lead to overlapping icons on each other and interface failures.

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5. firmware custom recaveri: for advanced users

If you’re willing to take drastic measures, installing customized backups (like TWRP) and modified firmware will allow you to resize your icon at the system file level, a method that’s only suitable for advanced users, as it requires unlocking the bootloader and risks cancelling the warranty.

🔹 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account and wait 7-14 days).

2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model (download from the official website twrp.me).

3. Through TWRP, run the Magisk module and install the Status Bar Tweaks module (available in the Magisk repository).

4. In the module settings, find the option "Battery Icon Scale" and set the desired value.

🔹 Warning: Incorrect firmware can lead to a "brick" of the device:

• Create a full backup through TWRP.
• Check the compatibility of the module with your version of MIUI.
• Have the original firmware on hand for rollback.

6.Alternative launchers: a radical solution

If none of the above works, you can completely replace the standard MIUI launcher with an alternative one (for example, Nova Launcher or Lawnchair).

🔹 How it works:

1. Install Nova Launcher from Google Play.

2. Go to Settings Nova → Notification Panel → Icon Size.

3. Set a scale of 120-150% for the battery icon.

4. Activate the "Show percentage charge" option for better visibility.

⚠️ Warning: Alternative launchers may conflict with system gestures MIUI. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the swipe down for the notification bar may not work properly. Check compatibility on forums before installing (e.g., check compatibility on the forums, 4PDA or XDA Developers).

• 🌟 Best launchers for Xiaomi: Nova Launcher - maximum customization, gesture support. Lawnchair - light launcher with icon scaling. Hyperion Launcher - optimized for the best mobile devices. MIUI.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you resize your charging icon, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

🔹 Problem 1: After changing the size of the ADB The icons overlapped.

Solution: Return the standard value to the command:

adb shell settings put global icon_scale_factor 1.0

and restart the device.

🔹 Problem. 2: There is no option on the engineering menu debug_battery_icon_scale.

Solution: Try the alternative combination ##36446337## or use the Activity Launcher app to access hidden settings.

🔹 Problem 3: After installing a custom theme, the battery icon disappeared.

Solution: Return the standard theme or clear the theme app cache in Settings → Apps.

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If you are not sure about your actions, start with the safest methods (MIUI settings or themes) and only then move on to ADB or custom firmware.

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