You've connected a Xiaomi smartphone to charge, but the screen stays black or only displays a static battery icon? Perhaps your device has disabled charging animations — a dynamic screensaver that shows charge level, time to full charge, and even animated characters (such as Mitu from MIUI), a feature that not only graces the process, but also helps visually monitor the state of the battery.
Depending on the Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO model, the ways in which animations are enabled may vary. In newer versions of MIUI 14/15, the path to settings has changed, and on some devices the function is hidden in the lab or requires activation via ADB. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from standard to advanced, and explain why animations may not work even after activation.
1. Standard method: through MIUI settings
On most Xiaomi smartphones, charging animation can be enabled directly in the settings menu.This method is suitable for devices on MIUI 12-15, including Xiaomi 13/14 models, Redmi Note 12/11 and POCO F5/X5.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the desktop).
- 🔍 Go to Always on Screen and Lock (on some models – Lock Screen).
- 🔄 Scroll down to Charge block and tap on Charge animation.
- 🔘 Activate the switch and select the animation style (e.g. Mitu, Digital, or Minimalist).
If Charging animation is not on the menu, it means that your model has moved it to the MIUI lab or hidden by the manufacturer, in which case move on to the next method.
Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 20% charged.
Connect the original Xiaomi cable and adapter
Restart the device before setting up-->
Activation through the MIUI laboratory (hidden settings)
On some devices, like the Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50, the charging animation option is hidden in the MIUI lab, a section to test new features, to find it:
- Open the Settings. → The phone.
- Tap 5-7 times on the MIUI version until the notification “You are a developer!” appears.
- Return to the main settings menu and select a new section Additional → Developer options.
- Activate the switch MIUI Lab (if not, skip the step).
- Return to Settings → Lock screen – now there should appear the item Charging animation.
Important! MIUI Global may not have a lab on its firmware, in which case you can try changing region to India (via Settings → Additional → Region) and repeat the steps.
Standard (percentage and wave)
Mitu (character with charging)
Digital (minimalist numbers)
Disabled (no animation required)-->
3. Including through ADB (for advanced users)
If previous methods didn’t work and the charging animation on your Xiaomi is exactly supported (check on forums, for example, for the best-to-use experience). POCO X3 Pro or Redmi 10, you can activate it via the ADB-This method requires a computer and basic knowledge of working with Android Debug Bridge.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
- Turn on USB debugging on your smartphone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → Developer Parameters → USB debugging).
- Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line (in the folder with adb.exe):
adb shell settings put global charging_animation_enabled 1After you execute the command, restart the device. If the animation doesn't show up, try an alternative command:
adb shell settings put secure sys_charging_animation_enabled 1On some models (for example, Xiaomi Mi 11) to activate the animation requires additional disabling MIUI optimization:
adb shell settings put global hidden_api_policy 0What if the ADB does not recognize the device?
4.Why is the charging animation not working?
Even after you turn on, the animations may not show up, and here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate them:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The screen does not turn on when charging | Always on the screen (AOD) function is active | Turn off AOD in Settings → Always on the screen |
| The animation only appears for 1 second. | Power saving mode is on | Turn it off in Settings → Battery |
| Only a static icon is displayed | Custom firmware installed | Get back to the official MIUI via Fastboot |
| The animation works, but without sound. | System sounds disabled. | Check the Settings. → Sounds and vibrations |
Attention, on devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F4 GT) animation can automatically shut down when the charge level is low (less than 15%) to save energy.
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If the charging animation is gone after the MIUI update, try resetting the lock screen settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings (3 points) → Resetting settings.
5. Alternative methods: third-party applications
If your Xiaomi doesn’t have a full-time charging animation or don’t like it, you can install third-party utilities from Google Play.They simulate charging with additional effects, but require permissions to display on top of other windows.
Top.-3 applications:
- 🔋 Battery Charge Animation – over 50 animation styles, support MIUI.
- ⚡ Charging Animations & Sounds – Sound Effects + customization.
- 🎨 Energy Bar [Battery Indicator: Dynamic charging band on the edge of the screen.
⚠️ Attention: Third-party charging animation apps can drain the battery faster due to constant background work. Before installing, check the reviews and permissions the program requests.
6. Features on different Xiaomi models
The manufacturer often adapts the charging animations to specific series of devices, and this is what owners of popular models need to know:
- 📱 Xiaomi 13/14 Series: Supported by 3D-Animation with depth effect (included in Settings) → Display. → Charging animation).
- 🔥 Redmi Note 12/11 Pro: The animation is disabled by default due to battery optimization. MIUI.
- ⚡ POCO F5/X5: Have a unique animation with sparks when fast charging (works only with the original RAM).
- 📺 Xiaomi Pad 6: Charging animations only show up in the horizontal orientation of the screen.
On budget models (for example, Redmi A2 or POCO C55) animation may be absent at all - the manufacturer saves the processor resources, in which case only installing third-party software will help.
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On Xiaomi’s flagship models (like the 13 Ultra or Mix Fold 3), the charging animation synchronizes with the cooling system – when it overheats, it is automatically simplified to reduce the load.
7. How to turn off charging animation
If a dynamic screensaver irritates or drains the battery, it can be deactivated, which is easier than turning on:
- Go to Settings → Always on screen and lock → Charging animation.
- Turn off the switch or select the No animation option.
- To completely remove the effects, do the following in ADB:
adb shell settings put global charging_animation_enabled 0On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU), the animation is turned off automatically when the Do Not Disturb or Saving Charge mode is activated.