How to increase the charging icon on Xiaomi: from standard settings to ADB-tweaks

The little battery icon on Xiaomi's screen is annoying? You're not alone - MIUI users have been complaining for years about the inconvenient size of the charging indicator. In some firmware, the icon is so miniaturized that it's hard to see the percentage of charge at first glance, especially for devices with large screens (Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+), where small interface elements are lost against the rest of the content.

Fortunately, you can increase the charging icon in several ways, from standard MIUI settings to deep customization via ADB. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including hidden system functions, third-party launchers and even modification of system files. Importantly, not all solutions are universal – some work only on certain versions of MIUI (12-15) or require an unlocked bootloader.

If you're not ready to experiment with firmware, start with the first three, which are secure and do not require root rights. For advanced users, we've prepared instructions for working with ADB and editing MIUI parameters through the engineering menu.

1. MIUI Standard settings: changing battery style

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has added limited options to customize the battery indicator, which does not allow you to directly change the size of the icon, but you can choose a more noticeable display style.

To open the parameters:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Style of the lock screen.
2. Select the Battery Indicator Style.
3. Scroll through the available options: from the minimalist icon to the circular indicator with percentages.

Among the available styles, pay attention to:

• 🔋 Circular indicator – takes up more space, but visually larger than the standard icon.
• 📊 Percentage inside the icon – adds a digital value, making it easier to control charge.
• 🔄 Animated icon (on some models) – dynamic charging attracts attention.

Unfortunately, even the largest style can seem small on devices with FHD+ or QHD+ resolution.

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If your MIUI version does not have Battery Indicator Style, upgrade to the latest stable version. On some devices (e.g. POCO F3), this option only appears after manual update.

2.Using MIUI themes: A hidden way to enlarge icons

The themes in MIUI can dramatically change the look of the system, including the size of the status bar elements.Some third-party themes are specifically optimized to zoom in on icons, including the battery icon.

How to use the theme to change the size of the icon:

1. Open the Themes app (pre-installed on all Xiaomi by default).
2. In the search box, enter the queries: big battery icon large status bar bold notification icons

Set up your favorite theme and apply it. Reboot the device if the changes don't show up.

Recommended themes for increasing icons:

⚠️ Note: Some topics may conflict with system fonts, leading to cropping in the status bar. Before using, check other users' reviews in the topic section.

Third-party launchers: a radical solution to the problem

If system methods didn’t work, consider using alternative launchers that allow you to completely redefine the appearance of the interface, including the size of the icons in the status bar.

The best launchers for customizing the battery indicator:

• 📱 Nova Launcher – supports status bar plugins (e.g. Nova TeslaUnread) and allows you to adjust the size of icons through the Status Bar settings.
• 🎨 Lawnchair is an open launcher with support for modifications. In the settings there is an Icon Pack, where you can select a package of icons with increased battery.
• 🔧 Hyperion Launcher - specializes in deep customization, has a built-in status bar editor.

Instructions for Nova Launcher:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Go to Settings Nova → Notification Panel → Setting up icons.
3. Select the size of the icons and move the slider to the maximum value.
4. Install the TeslaUnread plugin for additional options (including the percentage of charge in the status bar).

The downside of this is that launchers consume additional RAM and can slightly increase battery consumption, but you get full control of the interface.

4. ADB-Teams: changing system parameters

For advanced users willing to work with ADB, there is a way to directly resize the icons in the status bar, a method that requires connecting a smartphone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode). Then go back to Settings → Additional → Developer → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect the device to your PC and open the terminal (or Command Prompt in Windows).
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
4. Use the following commands to resize icons: adb shell settings put global icon_size_scale 1.5 Here. 1.5 — scaling factor (you can experiment with values from the 1.2 before 2.0).
5. Reset the device.

If the command fails, try an alternative method by changing the MIUI settings:

adb shell am start -n com.android.themes/.activity.ThemePreviewActivity

This command will open the hidden menu to topics where you can manually edit the size of the interface elements.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This can cause system failures. Before experimenting, back up your data through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

5. editing system files (requires root)

The most radical way is to manually edit the system files that display the status bar, a method that is only suitable for devices with unlocked bootloaders and root rights.

What files should be changed:

• 📄 /system/framework/framework-res.apk — contains graphical resources of icons.
• 📄 /system/media/theme/default/com.android.systemui — status bar display parameters.
• 📄 /data/resource-cache/* — cache where alternative versions of icons can be stored.

Instructions (requires Root Explorer or Mixplorer):

1. Download and install a root-enabled file manager (such as Mixplorer).
2. Go to /system/framework/ and find the framework-res.apk file.
3. Make sure you are in a safe place (for example, on the SD-map) and edit with the help of APK Editor.
4. In a file. res/drawable Find the files that are responsible for the battery icon (usually called the battery icon). stat_sys_battery_*).
5. Replace them with your own versions with increased resolution (you can create in Photoshop or download ready-made themes).
6. Save the changes, return the file back to /system/framework/ and restart the device.

Changing system files can lead to bootloop (locked boot).Always have custom recovery (TWRP) on hand for recovery.

6 Modified firmware: the last option

If none of these methods work, the last chance is custom firmware installation, and some builds based on MIUI or AOSP offer advanced interface settings, including icon scaling.

Popular firmware with support for status bar customization:

• 🔧 xiaomi.eu - modified MIUI You can change the size of the icons in the Status bar settings menu.
• 🤖 Pixel Experience – Android-based firmware with support for themes and modifications via Substratum.
• 🚀 LineageOS – allows you to install Magisk modules for fine-tuning the interface.

The process of installing custom firmware:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download firmware from the XDA Developers or 4PDA forum.
4. Flush the firmware through recovery by first making a wipe (Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Data).

⚠️ Attention: Installing custom firmware voids warranty and may result in data loss. on some models (Xiaomi) 12T, Redmi K50) Unlocking the bootloader requires waiting 7-15 days after submitting the application.

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Custom firmware is the most powerful customization tool, but it's also the riskiest, and only use it if you're prepared for potential stability issues.

7. Alternative solutions: widgets and notifications

If you do not want to change the system settings, you can go a workaround - use widgets or notifications to display the charge level.

The best applications for battery tracking:

• 🔋 Battery Widget Reborn – allows you to add a widget with a large charge indicator to the main screen.
• 📊 GSam Battery Monitor – shows detailed statistics in the notification with a custom font size.
• 🔔 MacroDroid – can create permanent notifications with a percentage of charge in a large format.

How to set up a widget in Battery Widget Reborn:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Add the widget to the main screen (clasp your finger in free space → Widgets → Battery Widget).
3. Choose the Circle or Bar style – these take up more space than the standard icon.
4. In the widget settings, set a 4×1 or 4×2 size for maximum visibility.

The advantage of this method is that you don't have to interfere with system files, and the disadvantage is that the widget takes up space on the screen, and the notification can interfere with everyday use.

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Widgets and notifications are the safest way to increase the visibility of a battery indicator, but they don’t replace a status bar system icon.

FAQ: Frequent questions about increasing charging icons