How to enable battery percentage display on Xiaomi

Owners of modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO often face the need for more accurate control of energy levels. the standard icon of the battery in the form of a filled strip or mug does not always give a clear idea of how long the device will still be able to work, which is why the function of displaying the numerical value of the charge is one of the first that users customize after buying a gadget.

With MIUI and the new HyperOS, developers have provided several ways to activate this option, but the location of the switches may vary depending on the firmware version and device model. Sometimes the standard menu hides advanced settings, requiring access to special codes or debugging modes. Understanding these nuances will allow you to quickly customize the interface to your needs.

In this article, we will look at all the current methods for turning on the percentage indicator, look at the differences between shell versions and answer questions when trying to change the appearance of the status bar. It is important to note that on devices with global firmware (Global ROM), the path to settings may differ from the Chinese version (China ROM).

Standard method through lock screen settings

The most common and easy way to enable percentage display of charge is in the basic parameters of the system, which works on most current models running MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14 and HyperOS. You do not need third-party applications or complex manipulation of codes.

First, you need to unlock your smartphone and go to the main menu. Find the icon with the gear that is responsible for logging into the system settings. In the list that opens, look for the section related to power management or the appearance of the interface. Different versions of the shell may call it differently, but the logic of the location remains similar.

Find Lock Screen or Wallpaper and Personalization. Inside this menu, there's often a switch that tells you how to display the indicator. If you're using a classic style, the option will be simply called "Percentage Charge." Activate the slider so that the digital value appears next to the battery icon at the top of the screen.

⚠️ Note: On some models with a cutout in the screen (camera hole) or bangs, percentages can only be displayed when the screen is unlocked, and not on the lock screen itself, so as not to overlap the graphic elements.

If you don't find the right switch in the right place, try searching by settings. Click on the magnifying glass at the top of the settings menu and type in "percentage" or "charge." The system will tell you where the right option is on your device, which is especially useful if the menu has been translated into another language or items have been renamed in the new version of the software.

Advanced battery settings and status bar

In older versions of MIUI or in specific regional builds, the percentage display setting can be located directly in the battery management menu. This is logical, since the parameter is directly related to the state of power consumption.

Go to the Battery section in the main settings. In the upper right corner of the screen, there is often a three-dot menu or a gear that opens additional parameters. This is where the desired "Show percentage charge" switch may be hidden.

It is worth noting that in some cases, the system offers you to choose the display style: inside the icon or outside. The choice depends on your personal preferences and the style of design (themes) used. If you installed a third-party theme from the GetThemes store, the standard settings can be hidden or changed by the author of the design.

Also available in this section is the Charge Notifications feature, which allows the smartphone to voice the battery level when the cable is connected, a convenient alternative to constant visual control, allowing you to hear accurate numbers, such as "85 percent charged."

Use of engineering menus and codes

For advanced users who haven't found a standard switch, there is the option of accessing hidden test menus, which are originally designed for engineers and testers, but can be useful for diagnosing and adjusting hidden interface settings. Be careful when changing unknown settings in this mode.

To get into the test menu, open the Phone app and type a special code. Xiaomi devices often use the combination ##6484##, which opens the CIT engineering menu. However, to change the status bar settings, the code ##4636###, which falls into the Testing menu, is more often used.

In the menu that opens, select Battery Information, which displays detailed statistics on current charge, voltage, temperature, and battery health. Although a direct percentage switch is rare here, this section is useful for checking the sensors.

There is also a code #8255## that runs the GTalk service, but it is rarely used in modern versions of Android. The bulk of the hidden interface settings in modern HyperOS are moved to standard menus or managed through themes, as Google gradually restricts access to deep system settings through the use of the Internet. USSD-code.

Setup through the app Topics and Styles

A unique feature of MIUI is its powerful customization system through the Topic app, and if you don't get interest in the standard means, or if you want to change the font, color and location, that's the best option, and thousands of designs allow you to completely change the look of the status bar.

Open the Topics app on your desktop, search for "percent," "battery," or "status bar." You'll see a lot of options where percentages are in large print, colored or animation, and when you install that theme, not only changes the battery icon, but the entire system interface.

Before installing, be sure to check the screenshots in the theme description. Some designers make the percentages very large, which may overlap other notification icons. After applying the theme, you may need to reboot the device to correctly display all the elements.

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If after installing the theme percentages are gone, try in the theme settings to select "Components" and force to turn on the battery system indicator, if such an option is available in a specific design.

However, even free options often provide enough functionality to change the appearance of the charge indicator to a more noticeable and convenient one.

Comparison of MIUI and HyperOS interfaces

With the release of the new HyperOS shell, which gradually replaces MIUI on new models, the menu structure has changed. Users who have updated from the version may be confused without finding the usual items.

HyperOS has increased the integration of widgets and components on the lock screen, and now percentages are often part of a custom watch widget, rather than a separate system setting, allowing them to change size and style over time, but making it harder to find a separate switch, just numbers.

On POCO brand devices, which often run on a cleaner Android with a POCO Launcher shell, settings may be in the Notifications and Status bar section. Logic remains the same, but the visual design of the menu will be different from the classic Redmi.

Solving problems with charge display

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where percentages do not appear despite the settings enabled, or show an incorrect value, this can be caused by a software failure, conflict or errors in the system process SystemUI.

The first step should always be to reboot the device. This trivial action often solves problems with suspended services. If this does not help, try resetting the theme to the standard ("Classic" or "Default"). Third-party designs often cause system icons to disappear after a firmware update.

In rare cases, you need to clear the cache of system applications. Go to Settings -> Applications -> All applications, find "Battery" or "System UI" and select "Clear Cache." Don't confuse "Clean Data" with "Clean Data" as this can reset your personalizations.

⚠️ Note: If the battery is 100% and not charging, or the percentage drops sharply from 50% to 5%, it may be necessary to calibrate the battery or replace it, as the power controller has worn out.

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, it is worth checking for system updates. In new security patches and Android versions, developers often fix bugs associated with incorrect display of information in the status bar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Changing the theme of the design is the most effective way not only to turn on, but also to stylishly adjust the display of charge percentages on any Xiaomi device.