How to change the battery color on Xiaomi Redmi

Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the desire to personalize their device beyond standard settings. One popular request is to change the color of the charging indicator, which is usually green by default. The visual design of the interface plays an important role in the perception of the gadget, making it unique for each user. However, standard MIUI or HyperOS shells do not provide a direct button to change the color of the battery icon in the curtain or on the lock screen.

However, there are several proven ways to get around this limitation: you can use built-in design themes, third-party apps to create widgets, or even access hidden developer features. Each method has its own characteristics, complexity levels, and risks that you need to know before you start a modification. In this article, we will take a look at all the options available, from the simplest to the most advanced.

Before you start installing third-party launchers or modifying system files, it’s important to understand the Android architecture on Xiaomi devices.The system tightly controls system icons, so a complete color swap often requires the use of overlays or specialized themes.If you’re a beginner, start with safe methods so as not to disrupt the stability of the smartphone.

Use of built-in MIUI and HyperOS themes

The safest and easiest way to change the look of a battery indicator is to use the official theme. Themes store has thousands of options that change system icons, including the battery icon and its color when charging. You don't need root rights or complex code manipulation.

To start, open the Themes app on your Redmi. Search for keywords like Battery, Charge, Neon, or Custom UI. Many authors create themes that change not only wallpaper, but also system controls. Notice the screenshots in the theme description: it often shows what the charge indicator looks like.

Once you download and install the theme, the system will prompt you to apply all the changes or select individual components. Select "Set up the theme" and make sure that the icons and the system are activated, ensuring that the new battery style replaces the standard green indicator.

If the battery color hasn’t changed after applying the theme, try to find a theme that’s recently released or labeled as compatible with your model, sometimes cleaning the theme app cache before reinstalling it.

⚠️ Note: Some third-party themes may contain ads or require excessive permissions. download content only from the official Xiaomi Themes store to avoid malware.

Customization of widgets and Always on Display

If you can’t replace the system icon, a great alternative is to use battery widgets on the home screen or lock screen. Modern versions of HyperOS and MIUI 14 allow you to place large, informative widgets, whose color can be changed.

Hold your finger on the free desktop space and select "Widgets." Find a section related to battery or energy saving. Many widgets from Xiaomi and third-party developers offer flexible look and feel settings. You can choose a circular indicator, linear or digital, and a color palette is available for each.

For Always On Display (AOD) screens, the situation is similar. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display. Here you can choose the style of the watch and battery indicator. Some AOD styles allow you to choose the color that will be displayed while the phone is in sleep mode.

• 🎨 Choose a widget with a circular indicator for minimalist style.
• 🔋 Use digital widgets with percentage charge for accuracy.
• 🌈 Customize the color of the widget according to the theme of the wallpaper.
• ⚡ Activate charging animation in supported widgets.

Not only does widgets change color, but it adds functionality, and you can see the power consumption of the apps right on your desktop, which is especially useful for monitoring battery status in real time without unlocking your phone.

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For better autonomy, use low-power widgets and turn off Always On Display if there is no urgent need for it.

Applications for interface customization

When built-in tools are scarce, Google Play Store apps come to the rescue, and there are many programs that layer on top of the standard interface, allowing you to change the colors of system elements, including the battery.

One popular solution is to use launchers like Nova Launcher or Microsoft Launcher, combined with icon packs. Although they don't always change the color of the indicator in the status bar, they completely transform the desktop.

Some applications require special permissions through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or the use of special features services, which is necessary so that the program can “paint” its interface on top of the system.

Using third-party apps can increase charge consumption, as they run in the background.If you notice that your Redmi battery has become discharged faster after installing the decorator, it is better to uninstall the application and return to standard themes.

⚠️ Note: Applications that require root access to change system colors can lead to loss of warranty and unstable system performance if you do not configure the system correctly.

Modification through the Engineering Menu and ADB

For advanced users who are not afraid of the command line, there is the possibility of changing system parameters through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to make changes to configuration files that are not available through the usual settings interface.

First, activate Developer Mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly press 7 times on MIUI Version. Then, in the Advanced Settings menu, turn on Debugging on USB. Connect your phone to your computer and use the command to check the connection.

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Once successfully connected, you can change the interface settings, although the direct command to change the color of the battery in stock firmware is often blocked. However, you can change the general contrast or inversion parameters, which indirectly affects color perception. Deep modification often requires unlocking Bootloader.

There are also scripts that replace system resource files (framework-res.apk) that require knowledge of the structure of the Android file system. If you do this, be sure to find a file that is adapted to your model and firmware version, otherwise the phone may stop turning on.

Installation of custom firmware

The radical but most effective way to get full control of the look, including charge color, is to install custom firmware. Popular builds like Xiaomi.eu, LineageOS or Pixel Experience often have built-in Substratum engine themes or customizations.

The installation process begins with unlocking the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool utility. This action will reset all data on the phone, so be sure to make a full backup. Once unlocked, a custom recovery (such as TWRP) is installed, through which the new system image is downloaded.

Custom firmware offers not only color change, but also removal of ads, battery optimization and upgrades to the latest versions of Android on older devices. However, it is a complex process that requires careful study of instructions for a particular Redmi model.

• 🔓 Unlocking the bootloader voids the warranty.
• 📱 Castom firmware may not support the camera in full.
• 🛡️ Google Pay security features may require additional setup.
• 🚀 Productivity is often higher than on stock firmware.

If you've chosen the custom firmware path, look at the 4PDA or XDA Developers development forums, where you can find up-to-date builds and tips for fixing possible bugs, and this is the best source of information for modifying the system.

Problems and solutions

Users often face various problems during customization, such as when the theme is installed, the battery color may turn white and merge with the background, or the widget will stop displaying the actual percentage of charge, in which case the first step is to check the compatibility of the Android version and theme.

If the indicator is gone completely, try restarting the device in safe mode, which will help determine if the third-party application is to blame. To enter safe mode, press the off button and then on the "Off" item on the screen.

A common problem is desynchronizing the widget and the real battery, which is solved by cleaning the cache of the Security or Battery app in the application management menu, and re-giving permissions to display on top of other windows can also help.

⚠️ Warning: If your phone starts to run out or warm up quickly after any manipulations, immediately remove newly installed themes or apps.

Remember that the constant change of heavy animated themes can negatively affect the service life. OLED-Use static images and dark themes to save the display life.

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The most stable way to change color is to use official MIUI themes, and the most flexible is custom firmware, but they require high skills.

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