How to change the type of interest on Xiaomi: inside the icon, next to or hide completely

Why users want to change the percentage display

The battery percentages displayed on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO are one of the little things that can seriously affect the usability of a smartphone. Some people prefer to see the exact numbers next to the battery icon, some people prefer a minimalist design with percentages inside the icon, and some people want to remove them altogether so as not to be distracted. Depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14 or HyperOS) and the device model, the configuration methods can be different — and this often causes confusion.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the style of displaying percentages, including hidden settings that do not lie on the surface, and explain why on some devices the option may be blocked by the manufacturer (for example, on Xiaomi 13T Pro with HyperOS, only one option is available by default).

Method 1: Using the standard MIUI/HyperOS settings

The most obvious and safe method is to use built-in system options, which is suitable for most devices on MIUI 12-14 and partially for HyperOS. Importantly, on some models (for example, POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 Pro+), the path to settings may differ.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings → Screen (or Display).
2. Select Status bar (in some versions – Notification panel).
3. Find the Battery Charge Display Style (may be called Battery Percentage).
4. Choose one of the available options: 🔘 Inside the icon – the numbers are displayed on top of the battery icon (compact, but less noticeable). 🔘 Next to the icon – the percentages to the right of the icon (classic view). 🔘 Hide – interest is not shown (only icon).

✅ Make sure the version MIUI/HyperOS updated to the last

✅ Restart your phone if the option does not appear

✅ Check if the setting is hidden in "Additional settings"-->

If Charge Display Style is not on the menu, then your model is using a simplified version of the firmware, in which case try Method 2 or 3.

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On some devices (e.g. Xiaomi 12S Ultra), the option only appears after the developer mode is activated. To enable it, go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap it 7 times.

Method 2: Use of design themes (MIUI Themes)

If standard settings don't work, you can change the style of the percentages by customizing themes, which works on all MIUI devices, but requires additional actions, and the main advantage is access to unique designs that are not in the basic settings.

How to do this:

1. Open the Themes app (if not, download it from Google Play).
2. Go to Status bar or search for battery percent.
3. Choose a theme that offers the desired display style (e.g. Digital Battery for numbers inside the icon or Minimalist Status Bar for hiding percentages).
4. Apply the theme and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: Some topics may conflict with system fonts or icons. If artifacts (such as cropped characters or incorrect colors) appear after applying the theme, return the standard theme to Settings. → Display. → Style of design.

Inside the battery icon|Next to the icon|Hide interest altogether|Color interest|I don't care.-->

Method 3: Editing system files (for advanced)

If the first two methods fail, manual editing of system files remains, a method suitable for users with an unlocked bootloader and TWRP or Magisk installed, which allows you to change the style of percentages even on devices where the option is blocked (for example, on Xiaomi 14 with HyperOS).

You'll need:

• 📱 Root access (for example, via Magisk).
• 🖥️ File Manager with support for root (for example, MiXplorer or Root Explorer).
• 🔧 Backup of system files (required!).

Instructions:

1. Open the file manager and go to /system/product/overlay/ or (for older versions of MIUI): /system/vendor/overlay/
2. Find a file with a name that contains battery or statusbar (e.g., MiuiSystemUIOverlay.apk or BatteryPercentOverlay.apk).
3. Copy the file to your computer and edit it with APKTool (change the display settings in the res/values/bools.xml file).
4. Return the modified file back to the folder and restart the device.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices, the path to files may be different. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra with HyperOS 1.0, the status bar settings are stored in the:

/product/overlay/HyperOS/SystemUI/

Before editing, check out the current paths for your model in forums (e.g., XDA Developers or 4PDA).

Why some Xiaomis can’t change their interest style

Many users find that there is no interest style change option on their device, either in settings or through themes, and this is not an accident, but a deliberate decision by Xiaomi.

• 📵 HyperOS Policy: On new devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14, Redmi) K70) HyperOS firmware part of the status line settings moved to Settings → Personalization, but functionality is reduced.
• 🔒 Restrictions for certain regions: Global (Global) and European (EEA) Firmware versions some options are disabled by default.
• 🛡️ Security: Xiaomi blocks system elements from changing on devices with a locked bootloader to prevent unstable operation.
• 🎨 Design solutions: On flagship models (e.g. Xiaomi) MIX Fold 3 – Manufacturer imposes a single interface style to keep the “premium” look.

If your device falls under these restrictions, the only working ways are to use custom themes (method 2) or manually edit system files (method 3). The alternative is to install a launcher from a third-party developer (for example, Nova Launcher), but this will only change the appearance of the desktop, not the status bar.

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On HyperOS devices (2026 and later), the standard interest style change option is often missing, in which case only custom theme or root access will help.

How to return the standard percentage display

If, after experimenting with themes or manual settings, you want to return the original form of the percentage charge, do the following:

1. For themes: Open the Themes app. Go to My Themes → Current theme. Click Reset to standard.
2. For manual changes (root): Restore the original file from a backup (e.g. MiuiSystemUIOverlay.apk.bak). or reflash the device via Fastboot (instructions are available on Xiaomi Community).
3. To reset all settings: Go to Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset. Select Reset UI Settings (does not delete application data).

If interest is still not displayed correctly after the reset, check if third-party modules are installed in Magisk (for example, Battery Percent Enabler).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you change the style of the percentage display, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi.eu or custom firmware (e.g. PixelExperience), status bar settings may work differently. In this case, check the documentation for your firmware - often there are separate customization instructions.

Method 4: ADB-commands for hidden settings (without root)

If you have a percentage change style option on your device that is blocked but you don’t want root access, you can try unlocking it via ADB. This method works on most devices with MIUI 12-14 and doesn’t require unlocking the bootloader.

Instructions:

1. Install. ADB-computer-driver.
2. Enable USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps → Additional settings → For developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect your phone to your computer and execute the command: adb shell settings put global. battery_percent_style 1 Where 1 — It's a percent style: 0 — conceal interest 1 — inside 2 — near-icon

Reset the device.

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist "battery;battery_percent"

Then apply the theme with the desired interest style.

adb shell settings get global battery_percent_style

This will help you understand what meaning you need to change.-->

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