How to show the percentage of battery charge on the screen Xiaomi: all the ways

The display of battery power percentage on the Xiaomi screen is one of the most popular features among smartphone owners of the brand. Despite the fact that MIUI offers flexible interface settings, the option to output the digital charge indicator by default is often hidden or works unintuitively, especially for Redmi Note models, POCO and flagship Xiaomi 13/14 series, where the manufacturer stubbornly hides this setting in the depths of the menu.

Many users have a problem: the battery icon is there, but there is no percentage value, and the situation becomes more complicated after the updates. MIUI — in new versions (for example, MIUI 14) The path to settings can change. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways, from standard settings to use. ADB-We will pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of firmware and models, including Xiaomi with a special purpose. AMOLED-screens where the display of charge may conflict with the Always-on Display function.

If you're using a POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12, the most likely problem is the shell limitations. For example, in MIUI 13, the option is disabled at the firmware level for some regions. But don't rush to install third-party launchers - check all built-in methods first!

1. Standard method through MIUI settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in shell settings, but depending on the version. MIUI And the smartphone models may have different locations. MIUI 12–14.

For most modern devices (Xiaomi 13T, Redmi Note 11 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro) the path looks like this:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Status bar (or Notification panel in some firmware).
3. Find the option to show the percentage of battery charge and activate it.

If there is no such item, try an alternative route:

• 🔍 Settings → Battery → Battery settings → Charge display style.
• 📱 Some of them. POCO-Devices: Settings → Additionally. → Lock screen.

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If the option is grey and inactive, your firmware is blocking it, try updating MIUI to the latest version or use the methods in the following sections.

It is important to note that on devices with Always-on Display (AOD) (such as Xiaomi 12S Ultra), the percentage of charge can only be displayed on the locked screen. To enable it in the status bar, you sometimes need to turn off AOD in the screen settings.

2.Use of ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If the standard settings don’t work, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) which is suitable for all Xiaomi models, but requires a computer connection and USB debugging.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → 7 times click on the MIUI version.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC, install ADB-tools and execute the command: adb shell settings put global. battery_percent_show 1

After restarting the device, the percentage of charge should appear in the status bar. If the command does not work, try an alternative option:

adb shell settings put secure status_bar_show_battery_percent 1

Warning: Use of ADB It can cause shell malfunctions if you type in the wrong commands. ADB-Commands may not be executed until unlocked.

Third-party applications for displaying charge

If the built-in methods didn't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested several apps and selected the most reliable ones for Xiaomi.

We recommend starting with the Battery Percent Enabler, which is specifically designed for MIUI and does not require root rights.

• 📲 Launch the application and provide access to ADB.
• 🔧 Select the Enable Battery Percent option.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

For users of POCO F4 GT or Black Shark (game smartphones Xiaomi) suitable 3C Toolbox – it allows you to display charge not only in the status bar, but also in the form of a floating window during games.

4. Customization through themes and launchers

If you don't like the standard percentage display, you can use custom themes or alternative launchers, which doesn't require ADB or root rights, but visually changes the interface.

Instructions for MIUI Themes:

• 🎨 Open the Topics app → Mine. → Local.
• 🔍 Find a theme marked Battery % (e.g., "Minimal Battery" or "Digital Clock Battery").
• 📥 Download and apply the theme. The percentage of charge will appear next to the battery icon.

For deeper customization, launchers like Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher are suitable.

• 📱 Add widgets with detailed information about the battery.
• 🎨 Change the style of displaying the percentage (inside the icon, next to it, in the form of a graph).
• ⚡ Adjust the color of the indicator depending on the level of charge.

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Note: Some themes may conflict with Always-on Display on the AMOLED-The Xiaomi 13 Pro, Mix Fold 2, in which case the percentage of charge will only be displayed on the home screen.

5. Solving problems in specific models

Some Xiaomi smartphones have unique nuances when displaying charge. Let's take a look at the most common cases.

For Redmi Note 10/11/12:

For POCO X3/X4/X5:

• 🎯 In these models, the default percentage is only shown when you connect the charge. To make it permanent, install Battery Percent Enabler.

For Xiaomi 12/13/14 with MIUI 14:

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On devices with MIUI 14 and the latest chips (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Dimensity 9000+), the standard percentage display can conflict with the Dynamic Refresh Rate function, in which case only ADB or third-party applications will help.

Alternative methods: widgets and notifications

If none of these methods worked, you can output the percentage of charge in alternative ways, through widgets or constant notifications.

Method 1: Widget on the main screen

• 📱 Long tap on the main screen → Widgets.
• 🔋 Find the Battery widget (in standard widgets) MIUI or in a Google widget pack).
• 📍 Drag it to the screen and adjust the displayed parameters.

Method 2: Continuous Notification

The BatteryBot or AccuBattery app can show the charge level in the form of a permanent notification, which is convenient if you need to see the percentage not only in the status bar, but also in the notification curtain.

Method 3: Voice assistant

On devices with Google Assistant, you can set up voice commands to voice your charge level, such as:

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For owners of Xiaomi with IR-blaster (for example, Redmi Note 11): you can output the percentage of charge on the TV screen through the Mi Remote app, if you connect the smartphone as a remote control.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you set up the charge display, users often face typical problems, and let's look at some of the most common ones.

Mistake 1: The option is grey and inactive

⚠️ Attention: This means your firmware is blocking the change in parameter: 🔄 Update. MIUI The latest version (especially the Redmi version) 9/10). 🌍 Check the firmware region: in Chinese ROM (CN) The option is often unavailable, while on the Global (Global) or EEA she is.

Mistake 2: Percentage only appears when charged

This problem is common to POCO and some Redmi models.

• 🔌 Turn off the Optimized Charging function in Settings → Battery.
• 📱 Restart the device after application ADB-team.

Error 3: Percentage is displayed incorrectly (hangs or resets)

⚠️ Warning: This may be due to a battery controller malfunction or a malfunction MIUI Battery Manager. Try it: 🔋 Reset battery statistics: Settings → Battery → ⚙️ → Reset the statistics. 📴 Remove the Battery and Performance Manager app cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management.

If the problem persists, check the battery health with AccuBattery.Wearing more than 30% can result in unstable charge display.

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