Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often face the need for more accurate battery-level control. Standard displaying as a full battery does not always give an accurate idea of how long the device will last offline. That is why the question of how to put interest on Xiaomi remains one of the most popular among users of the MIUI shells and the new HyperOS. This allows you to plan charging accurately and avoid sudden shutdowns at the wrong time.
The process of activating the digital charge indicator takes literally a few seconds and does not require obtaining superuser rights or installing complex utilities. However, the location of the desired switch may vary depending on the version of the Android operating system and the version of the interface installed on your gadget. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the current ways of setting up for different models, including the latest security updates and system changes.
Standard Activation Method through Settings
The most reliable and safe way to enable the display of the digital charge value is to use the built-in functionality of the system. In modern versions of shells from the Chinese manufacturer, this parameter is prominently displayed in the settings menu. You do not need to download third-party applications that can consume excess energy or collect personal data.
To start, open the main menu and find the gear icon for settings. In the options list that opens, you need to scroll down to Battery and Performance or simply Battery, depending on your smartphone model. In some versions of the firmware, this item may be inside the Additional Settings menu, but most often it is located in the main settings list immediately after the screen settings and notifications.
When you go to the power menu, look at the top of the screen or the options under the power graph, and there's a switch called "Show percentage charge." Activation of this switch will instantly change the way the battery icon looks in the status bar. If the switch is missing, maybe your version of MIUI requires an alternative method through the About Phone menu.
⚠️ Warning: If the numbers don't appear after switching on, try restarting the device. Sometimes the system services of the interface require restarting to apply new visual parameters.
It is important to understand that depending on the regional firmware (Global, EU, China), the names of items may differ slightly. For example, in Chinese versions without the established Russian language, the item may be called Battery percentage. Always look for words related to display (Show, Display) and percent (Percentage), this is a universal navigation principle for all devices in the Xiaomi and Redmi line.
Alternative path through the section "About the phone"
In some cases, especially on devices with the MIUI 12, 13 and early versions 14, developers have hidden the percentage switch in a less obvious place, which is done to unload the main settings menu, but often puzzles users. If you did not find the right option in the standard battery menu, do not be upset - it may be in the technical information section about the device.
To access the hidden switch, follow the following steps:
- 📱 Open your smartphone settings and scroll to the bottom of the list.
- ℹ️ Select the "About Phone" item where the model and version are indicated. MIUI.
- 🔋 Find the “All Specifications” line or look at the battery icon at the top of the screen of this menu right away.
- 👆 Click on the image of the battery icon (battery) in the upper right corner of the screen.
When you click on the battery icon, you'll see a pop-up menu or you'll immediately activate the percentages in the status bar, which works on most models, including the Redmi Note and the POCO F series, so that in some builds you have to click on the picture, not the text next to it, and it's a kind of Easter Eaper from the interface designers that has become the de facto standard for navigation in MIUI.
If you don't click on the icon, try tapping it several times in a row. Sometimes the system only reacts to double or triple taps. Also make sure you don't have Simple Mode (for older people) on, which can hide some interface elements to make it easier for you to see, so the numbers can only be displayed on the lock screen, but not in the notification curtain.
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If tapping the battery icon in the About Phone section doesn’t work, try turning off the percentage display in the notification curtain first (if there’s such a switch there), and then activate it again through that menu.
Display settings in HyperOS and MIUI 14
With the release of the new HyperOS operating system and the updated version of MIUI 14, the logic of the layout of the controls has been somewhat reworked. the interface has become more minimalist, and some functions have been moved or renamed to fit the new design code. Users who have updated from previous versions may need time to get used to the new menu structure.
In HyperOS, the path to setting percents often lies through the Notifications and Status Bar menu. Here are all the options that relate to the top of the screen. Find the Status Bar section and look inside it for the Battery Charge option. The switch can have two states: show only the icon or show the icon and percentages inside it. The second option will automatically add a digital value next to the icon.
It's worth noting that newer versions of the system have the ability to customize the look of the indicator, so you can choose whether the percentages will be displayed inside or next to the battery icon, especially for devices with a cutout in the screen ("bangs") or a hole under the camera, where the status bar space is limited, and the right setting will help to avoid overlapping important elements of the interface.
The table below shows the differences in access paths for different shell versions:
| Shell version | The path to adjustment | Switch location |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI 12 / 13 | Settings → About the phone | Clicking on the battery icon |
| MIUI 14 | Settings → Battery | Switch "Show %" |
| HyperOS 1.0 | Settings → Notifications → Status string | Section "Battery Charge" |
| Android 13 (Stock) | Settings → Battery → Indicator | Tumbler "Battery Percentages" |
If you use a custom theme, the path to customization can be changed by the theme writer, in which case it is recommended to temporarily switch to a standard theme Classic or Default to find the desired option, and then return the design back. Themes with deep changes in the system interface sometimes block access to the standard display settings.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party themes, some system fonts may distort the display of numbers. If percentages look unreadable, return the standard font in the theme settings.
Use of widgets and lock screen
Even if for some reason you can't or don't want to include percentages directly in the status bar, there's an alternative way to always see the exact charge, which is desktop widgets and lock screen information, which don't require deep embedded system files and work consistently on all versions of the software.
Lock screen in MIUI And HyperOS, by default, often displays large charge numbers if the phone is connected to the charger. But you can set the display to standby mode. → Always on screen and lock screen. Here you can activate the lock style, which shows the percentage of charge even when the screen is turned off (provided you use the locking style). AMOLED-matrix).
The second option is to use widgets. On the desktop (press your finger) from scratch, select "Widgets." On the list, find the "Tools" or "Battery" category, and there are widgets of different sizes that show the charge level not only of the main battery, but also of connected devices such as Mi True Wireless headphones or Mi Band fitness bracelets.
The advantage of widgets is that they are informative: they can show not only the current percentage, but also the approximate time of operation, as well as the status of optimization. Large widgets in the style of iOS or Material You allow you to make energy monitoring part of the design of the desktop. This is especially convenient on tablets in the Xiaomi Pad series, where the status bar is far from the center of attention.
The secret of battery widgets
Display problems and their solution
Despite the ease of setting up, users sometimes experience situations where percentages stop showing, show an incorrect value, or disappear after an update. Often this is due to software failures of the System UI system process or a cached data conflict, in which cases you do not immediately carry your phone to the service center, you can solve the problem yourself.
The first thing you need to do when you crash is to clear the cache of the Settings app and the system interface. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps. Find Security and Battery and Performance. Click on each item and select Clear → Clear Cache. Don't confuse it with Clear All Data, as this will reset your personal settings.
If cleaning the cache did not help, check whether the power saving mode is turned on, which can forcibly hide unnecessary interface elements to save life. OLED-You also need to make sure that the phone has the latest version of the system component installed. MIUI System via GetApps app store. Updates often contain fixes for visualization bugs.
In rare cases, the problem is that system files are damaged after a failed upgrade, and then it might help to reset to factory settings, but this is an extreme measure. Before you do that, try just rebooting your phone to Safe Mode to eliminate the impact of third-party launchers. If you have interest in Safe Mode, then the theme or launcher you have installed conflicts.
☑️ Diagnostics of interest problem
Third-party monitoring applications
If standard functionality is not comfortable with your laconicity, Google Play offers a variety of applications for advanced battery monitoring. Utilities such as Battery Widget Reborn, AccuBattery or Power Battery provide detailed statistics, discharge graphs and more flexible settings for displaying percentages.
These apps allow you to display percentages anywhere on the screen, change the color of the indicator depending on the level of charge, and even voice the battery level. However, it is worth remembering that constantly running these programs in the background increases energy consumption, eliminating the point of saving. They require constant permissions to access system statistics, which can affect the performance of budget models Redmi.
Using third-party software is justified if you need a specific feature that is not in MIUI, such as calculating battery wear (SOH) or a detailed discharge log by clock. For simple display of numbers in the corner of the screen, it is better to use built-in tools, since they are integrated into the system at the kernel level and do not create unnecessary load on the processor.
⚠️ Warning: Avoid installing battery cleaners and boosters from unknown developers, often containing aggressive ads and miners that will quickly land your battery.
Features for different Xiaomi models
The brand’s lineup is extensive, and different models can feature unique interface features. For example, on gaming smartphones of the Black Shark series (formerly part of the ecosystem) or POCO with aggressive cooling, the interface can be simplified for gamers. In game mode (Game Turbo), percentages are often displayed in the floating window rather than in the status bar.
On foldable devices like the Mix Fold, the percentages can vary depending on whether the phone is folded or decomposed. In tablet mode, the indicator can move to the bottom of the taskbar. This is normal behavior of a form factor adapting system. Owners of such devices should check the settings in both positions of the case.
Budget models of the Redmi A or Poco C series can run on a simplified version of the GO edition shell or a stripped-down MIUI. In such versions, the functionality may be limited, and the percentage switch is sometimes absent altogether, in which case the only solution is to install the widget on the desktop or use a third-party launcher that supports this function.
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The location of the percentage setting depends not only on the Android version, but also on the specific device model and the region for which the firmware is released.