How to change the charge indicator on Xiaomi to black: all the ways

The color of the charging indicator on Xiaomi smartphones is one of those little things that can irritate or, conversely, please the eye. The standard orange/green LED does not always harmonize with the design of the device or the interior, especially if you use dark wallpaper or case. Fortunately, the manufacturer and the community of enthusiasts offer several ways to change the color of the indicator - from official settings to hidden functions and modifications of the system.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of changing the color of the charging indicator to black (or any other) for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices running MIUI 14/15 and the new HyperOS. Particular attention will be paid to security: some methods require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights, which can affect the warranty or stability of the device. Ready?

1. Official settings: change the color of the indicator without risk

Not all Xiaomi models support changing the color of the indicator out of the box, but in some firmware, this option is hidden in the menu of additional features.

1. Open the Settings → Display.
2. Scroll down and look for Charging Indicator or LED indicator (the name may vary).
3. If there is a point, tap it and select Black or Turn it off (on some models, black is simulated by turning off the backlight).

✅ What models do you work on: Xiaomi 13/14 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5 and other flagships 2022–2026 years MIUI 14+ HyperOS on budget devices (Redmi) 10A, POCO M5) This option is usually not available.

If there is no official way, don't be upset. Below we'll look at alternative methods, including hidden codes, ADB-commands and even system file modifications (for advanced users).

2. Hidden engineering menus: codes for color change

Manufacturers often hide advanced settings behind service codes. Xiaomi has a universal code that opens the menu of testing hardware components, including the LED indicator.

To get on the menu:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (Testing menu opens).
3. Select Hardware Testing (can be called Hardware Testing).
4. Find the LED or Light section and tap it.

In this menu you can:

• 🔴 Turn on/off the charging indicator.
• 🟢 Change the color to red, green, blue (if supported).
• ⚫ Turn off the backlight completely (this will be an imitation of black color).

⚠️ Warning: Changes to the engineering menu are not retained after rebooting. To make the black indicator permanent, you will need to use the ADB-commands or system modifications (see the following sections).

3. ADB-Teams: Advanced setting without root

If the engineering menu didn't work, the next step is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a method that doesn't require superuser rights, but requires connecting the smartphone to a computer, and the advantage is that the changes will persist even after the reboot.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 📱 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB (You can download from the official Android website).
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → return to additional settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices must appear serial number of your device.
4. Execute the command to turn off the charging indicator (black) = LED switched off: adb shell settings put global battery_light_enabled 0
5. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: On some models (POCO X3 Pro, Redmi Note 11) this command may not work due to manufacturer restrictions, in which case it will be necessary to unlock the bootloader (see section 5).

4. Apps from the Play Market: a simple, but not universal way

If you don't want to mess around with ADB, you can try specialized applications that don't work on all devices, but sometimes they can get around the limitations of the system.

How to work with Light Manager:

1. Install the application and provide all the permissions requested.
2. Select Battery LED from the main menu.
3. Press Disable LED or set the color to black (if available).
4. Save the settings and restart the device.

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If the app doesn’t see the charging indicator, try turning on MIUI or HyperOS compatibility in its settings.

❌ Cons of the method: Applications can conflict with system processes, drain the battery or reset settings after updating the firmware. ADB or system modification.

5. Unlocking the bootloader and modifying system files

If all the previous methods failed, the most radical method is editing system files, which requires unlocking the bootloader, which:

• 🔓 Cancels the guarantee.
• ⚠️ Can cause a "brick" (inoperability) of the device in case of an error.
• 🔄 It will require a complete data reset.

Step-by-step:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock Tool (instructions on the Xiaomi website).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP or OrangeFox).
3. Download the modified overlay file for your model (see the XDA Developers or 4PDA forums).
4. Through recovery, file file file file in /vendor/overlay.
5. Reset the device.

📌 Where to find overlay files:

• 🔗 XDA Developers (partition of your model).
• 🔗 4PDA (custom-stuff).
• 🔗 Telegram chats of Xiaomi enthusiasts (for example, @miuiru or @xiaomifirmware).

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Unlocking the bootloader and firmware custom files is the only way to change the color of the indicator on models with hard-programmed backlighting (for example, Redmi 9A or POCO M3).

⚠️ Warning: Improper firmware of overlay files can result in loss of functionality of the camera, sensors or wireless modules. TWRP!

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If your Xiaomi model does not support color change in the indicator in any of the above ways, there are workarounds:

• 🖼️ Label on the indicator: Buy a light-tight sticker (for example, for smartphone cameras) and stick it on the LED.
• 📱 Disabling the indicator in settings: In some firmwares there is an option to Hide the charging indicator in Settings → Battery.
• 🔄 Using wireless charging: Many devices don’t light up when charging over Qi.
• 🛠️ LED Replacement: The last method is to physically replace the LED with black (requires a soldering iron and repair skills).

💡 Lifehack: If you just don't like the bright light of the indicator at night, cover it with a piece of tape or black tape.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing the color of the indicator to Xiaomi