Smartphone owners of the Chinese giant often notice that when you connect the power cable on the screen, you get a spectacular visual accompaniment. However, many users wonder why my Xiaomi device does not display charging animation or how to activate it if it disappeared after the update? The visual indicator of the energy recovery process is not just a beautiful picture, but an important interface element that allows you to instantly assess the state of the battery.
Modern MIUI shells and the new HyperOS offer flexible personalization settings, but some default options can be hidden or changed by the system. In this article, we will detail where to look for charging style settings, how to use themes to change the look of indicators, and what to do if standard animation stops working correctly.
First of all, it is worth noting that the system behavior when connecting a charger depends on the firmware version and regional binding of the device. Global versions of firmware sometimes differ from Chinese counterparts in the set of available features. Customization of the interface in the Xiaomi ecosystem allows you to change almost everything, but requires careful approach to settings.
Where to find charging style settings in MIUI and HyperOS
Finding the menu item that visualizes the charging process can take some time, as Xiaomi engineers periodically change the logic of the settings. In most current versions of shells, the path to the desired option is deep in the system menu. You need to go to Settings, then select Wallpaper and personalization or simply Personalization, depending on the version of the system.
Next, you should pay attention to the subsection associated with the lock screen. This is often where the option Charging Style or Charging Animation is hidden. If you have a Lock screen on your menu, click on it and look for the appropriate setting. In some cases, the system offers to choose from several pre-installed options or download a new one through the Themes app.
⚠️ Note: On devices with global firmware (Global) ROM) Some exclusive animations available in the Chinese version may not be available in the standard menu without installing third-party themes.
If you upgraded to HyperOS, the logic might have changed.Now visual effects management is often brought to a separate Personalization app or integrated into Always On Display settings. Check Settings → Lock screen to make sure the feature isn't turned off globally to save power.
Using the Themes app to change animations
The most effective way to change the standard battery indicator is to use the built-in content store. Themes app contains thousands of designs, many of which include unique charging styles. To do this, open the application, go to the profile (human icon) and select the Topic section.
In the search box, type in "Charging" or "Charging." The system will give you a list of themes that contain the necessary visual effects. Pay attention to the description of the topic: often it indicates whether it includes Lock Screen and Charging Style. Once the theme is installed, the animation will apply automatically.
- 🎨 Open the Topics app and go to the search section.
- 🔍 Enter the keyword “charging animation” or “charging style».
- 📥 Select a High Ranked Theme and click Download».
- ⚙️ Apply the theme through the menu “My profile» → «Topics».
If the theme does not apply fully, check if the system blocks the installation of third-party components. In the settings of the application "Themes" in the Settings section, make sure that the region is set correctly, corresponding to your firmware.
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If the theme doesn’t apply fully, try applying the standard MIUI Default theme first, restarting your phone, and then activating the downloaded theme again.
Always on display and indicators
The feature is Always on Display (AOD) It's very much connected to the display of charging information on the off screen, if your smartphone supports this technology (usually models with a different charger). AMOLED-You can set up the display of battery percentages and animations even when the display is formally off. → Lock screen and find Always On Display.
Inside this menu, you can find different styles of displaying time and date, many of which have built-in charging animations. When you connect a cable on a black background, you can see a dynamic scale or a digital indicator, which is not only beautiful, but also functional, because you can see the status of the charge without touching the screen.
| Screen type | Support for AOD | Impact on the battery | Affordable styles |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMOLED | Complete. | Low (1-3% per day) | Lots (animated) |
| IPS LCD | Limited. | Medium/High | Static or absent |
| Super AMOLED | Complete. | Optimized | Extended (video backgrounds) |
It’s worth noting that activating Always On Display increases energy consumption, albeit marginally on modern matrices. If you’re critical to autonomy, you can set your AOD schedule to only turn on at certain times of the day or when you connect to a charger.
Display problems and their solution
There are times when charging animations on Xiaomi just stop appearing, and this can be caused by a software failure, a conflict or an error in the system process SystemUI. The first step should always be a banal reboot of the device, which cleans temporary files and restarts system services.
If the reboot didn’t work, check if you have a third-party theme installed that conflicts with the current firmware version. Often, MIUI updates break compatibility with old themes. Try to return standard design through Settings → Wallpaper and personalization → Default theme.
⚠️ Note: Using modified themes from unverified sources can cause a cyclical phone reboot (bootloop) after locking the screen.
The problem may also lie in the cable itself or the power supply, and if the device does not recognize the type of connection (regular charging, fast charging, Power Delivery), it may not run the relevant animations. Try replacing the cable with the original or certified counterpart to rule out hardware problems.
☑️ Diagnosing problems with animation
Features of fast charging and visual effects
Xiaomi devices are famous for Quick Charge, Power Delivery and proprietary HyperCharge standards. When using the original high-power adapter, a special logo or color indication (for example, a yellow or green zipper icon) that differs from ordinary charging often appears on the screen.
If you use a third-party charger, the phone may charge more slowly and the special fast-charging animation does not activate.The system automatically detects the capabilities of the connected power supply and selects the appropriate profile.In some cases, users specifically look for ways to "cheat" the system, but this may not be safe for the power controller.
It's important to understand the difference between software animation and hardware display. A specific animation of "100W" or "120W" only appears when using the original cable and the appropriate power unit. When you connect to a PC or a weak adapter, you'll see a standard symbol.
Why does the fast-charging animation disappear?
Third-party customization applications
If the built-in features aren’t enough, Google Play offers a variety of apps that create overlays on top of the lock screen, like Battery Charging Animation or Battery Charge Notifier, which lets you set video backgrounds and complex effects.
However, these applications have drawbacks: they require constant permissions to display over other windows and work in the background, which inevitably leads to increased battery consumption, and they can conflict with the native MIUI security system.
- 📱 Download the charging customization app from the Play Market.
- 🔋 Provide the necessary permissions to access the battery.
- 🖥️ Allow display over other apps in Android settings.
- ⚙️ Choose the desired video effect or gif animation.
Caution is recommended: native MIUI and HyperOS are optimized better and do not cause additional heat to the processor when the device is simple. Third-party software is often written less well and may contain advertising.
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Native MIUI/HyperOS personalization tools are always more stable and cost-effective than third-party apps from Google Play.