How to show charging percentages on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways for MIUI 12-14

Did you just buy a new Xiaomi Redmi and notice that the screen does not display battery percentages? or after the MIUI update, this feature suddenly disappeared? Don't worry - the problem is solved in 2 minutes. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to turn on the percentage indicator on Redmi smartphones, including hidden settings and workarounds for older versions of the firmware.

The manufacturer often hides this option in non-obvious menu sections, and in some models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or Redmi 12C) it has to be activated through the Developer Settings. We have collected the current instructions for MIUI 12, 13 and 14, as well as for devices on pure Android 11-14 (for example, POCO X5 Pro or global versions of Redmi).

Why Xiaomi Redmi doesn’t have default charging percentages?

Xiaomi often disables the display of battery percentages in new firmware for two reasons:

• 📱 Design solution: engineers MIUI The battery icon without numbers looks minimalist and does not distract the user.
• 🔋 Energy savings: on AMOLED-screens (e.g. in Redmi) K50 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) Continuous updating of numbers can consume extra milliamperes.
• 📊 Regional settings: In some countries (e.g. China) interest is disabled by default due to local certification standards.

Redmi is based on Android One (for example, Mi). A3) Interests are usually included out of the box — that's Google's requirement for pure Android devices. MIUI They have to be manually activated.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, Redmi 8 after upgrading to MIUI 14 option can be "reset." If interest disappears again - repeat the inclusion according to the instructions below.

Method 1: Standard Enablement through Settings (MIUI 12–14)

This is the simplest method that works on 90% of Xiaomi Redmi models (including Redmi Note 11/12, Redmi 10/13C, POCO X4/5 Pro).

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Screen section (or additionally → Screen on older versions).
3. Slip on Status String (in some firmware it is called Notification Panel).
4. Find the option to Show battery percentage and activate the switch.
5. Choose the display style: 🔘 Inside the icon (digits inside the battery icon – compact but less noticeable). 🔘 Next to the icon (interests to the right of the icon – better readability).

If your menu doesn’t have Status bar, try an alternative path:

1. Go to Settings. → Notifications.
2. Select the Notification Panel.
3. Activate the battery percentage option.

Method 2: Through Developer Settings (for hidden options)

On some models (Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi K30) the option is hidden in the developer menu.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version (you will be notified "You are a developer").

Settings

Additionally. → Developer settings

Percentage of battery charge

Status bar battery percentage

Select the display style and restart the device.

If there is no such option in the Developer Settings, try searching through the search bar at the top of the Settings menu (enter the query “battery percentage”).

Method 3: Use of MIUI (alternative method)

If the standard settings don’t work, you can bypass the restriction with customized themes, which is suitable for Redmi models with Theme support (e.g. Redmi Note 10S, Redmi 11 Prime):

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon).
2. Go to the section My → Local.
3. Select any theme marked with “Battery %” (e.g. Default with Battery %).
4. Apply the theme and restart the phone.

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Method 4: For Android One or global firmware devices

On Xiaomi smartphones with pure Android (e.g. Mi A3, Redmi 9T NFC for the European market), the path to settings is different:

1. Open the Settings. → Battery.
2. Stick to three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Battery Settings.
3. Activate the Percentage Charge option.

If there is no such item, try:

1. Press your finger on the blank spot of the notification panel and select the panel settings.
2. Turn on the battery percentage switch.

On some global firmware (e.g., for the Redmi Note 11S in the EU), the option may be called Battery percentage and be located in the Display → Status bar section.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Not all methods are equally effective. In the table below, we compared them in terms of reliability, speed and compatibility with different Xiaomi Redmi models:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: firmware MIUI 10 Options May Not Be Available.
• 🔄 Updates: Install the latest version of the software through Settings → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Firmware region: on Chinese versions (China) ROM) some functions disabled.

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If you frequently reflash your phone, back up your settings through Settings → Additional → Backup. This will save the current battery display settings after reset.

Frequent problems and solutions

Problem 1: Interests are included but disappear after rebooting.

Decision:

• 🔧 Disable Battery Optimization for the Settings app (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Battery → No restrictions).
• 📱 Reset the settings of the notification panel (Settings) → Annexes → Notifications → Reset the settings).

Problem 2: The option is grey and not activated.

Decision:

• 🔒 Check if you have set administrator restrictions (for example, through Settings). → Passwords and security → Application authorizations).
• 📴 Remove recently installed themes or launchers (they can block system features).

Problem 3: Percentages are displayed curved or superimposed on icons.

Decision:

• 🎨 Change the font size in Settings → Screen. → Size of text.
• 🔄 Switch to the standard theme. MIUI (Settings → Topics → Standard).

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If the charging percentages never show up, check the integrity of system files through Settings → About Phone → Diagnostics → System Check. In extreme cases, resetting to factory settings (don’t forget to make a backup!).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions