How to make a charging strip like on iPhone on Xiaomi Redmi 9C: a step-by-step guide

Why is there no strip on the Redmi 9C like on the iPhone and can I add it?

The iPhone-style charging strip is one of the most recognizable iOS features that many Android users would like to see on their smartphones. There is no default MIUI-shelled Xiaomi Redmi 9C, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add it. Unlike the iPhone, where the indicator is built into the system at the firmware level, there are several workarounds on Android, from standard settings to third-party apps.

The main difference between Apple’s approach and Xiaomi is the design philosophy. In iOS, the charging strip is part of Dynamic Island (on new models) or status bar, whereas in iOS, the charging strip is part of the Dynamic Island (on new models) or status bar. MIUI The developers have been betting on minimalism and hidden notifications, but that doesn't stop Redmi users from doing it. 9C Customize the interface to your preferences. Next, we'll go through all the working methods, including those that don't require you to use them. ROOT-rights or complex manipulation of the system.

It's important to understand that a complete imitation of an iPhone strip on Android is impossible without profound changes in the firmware, but you can achieve visually similar results with:

• 🔧 Built-in functions MIUI (partial)
• 📱 Specialized applications from Google Play
• 🎨 Themes of design with custom status bars
• 🔄 Alternative launchers with support for dynamic elements

Method 1: Setting up a status bar in MIUI (without apps)

The easiest and safest method is to use the built-in MIUI capabilities, which will not give an exact copy of the strip from the iPhone, but will display the charging indicator at the top of the screen.

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Status Bar.
2. Activate the option "Show battery percentage".
3. Select the option of displaying "Inside the icon of the battery" or "To the right of the icon".
4. Enable the Color Charging Indicator (if available in your MIUI version).

This method has limitations:

• 🔸 The indicator will be static (without animation, like on the iPhone).
• 🔸 The color of the strip depends on the theme of design.
• 🔸 Not displayed when unlocking the screen (status bar only).

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If your MIUI version does not have the option of “Color indicator”, try to update the firmware to the latest stable version via Settings → About Phone → System Update.

For more advanced configuration, you can use the developer mode:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option "Charging animation" and turn it on (if available).

Method 2: Applications for simulating charging strips

If standard settings are not enough, you can install specialized applications, which fall into two categories:

1. Overlays – superimpose a translucent strip on top of the interface (work without ROOT).
2. System modifiers – change the status bar at the Android level (require ROOT or ADB).

For Redmi 9C without ROOT, you can:

• 🔹 Battery Style – allows you to select the indicator style (including iPhone-like) and its position.
• 🔹 Energy Bar – Adds a colored charging bar along the top or bottom edge of the screen.
• 🔹 Super Status Bar – Customizes the status bar, including charging animations.

Example of setting up the Energy Bar:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Please allow "Display over other windows".
3. Select in the settings: 🔘 Type of strip: "Like iPhone" 🔘 Position: “Top" 🔘 Color: "Dynamic" (changes depending on the level of charge)

"Show when charging"

Check out the Android version (should be 10+)

Disable Battery Optimization for the Application

Allow auto-run in MIUI settings

Reboot the phone after setting up-->

⚠️ Note: Overlay apps may conflict with some games or banking applications (due to security policies) MIUI). If after installation payment services stopped working, temporarily disable the overlay in the application settings.

Method 3: Using custom status bar themes

MIUI supports installing themes that can completely change the look of the interface, including the status bar. Some themes mimic the style of iOS by adding a charging strip and other iPhone design elements.

How to find and set a suitable topic:

1. Open the Themes app on your Redmi 9C.
2. In the search bar enter the requests: 🔍 "iPhone status bar" 🔍 "iOS battery indicator" 🔍 "Dynamic Island MIUI"

Select a theme rated above 4.5 and check the screenshots (the changed status bar should be visible).

"Apply"

The following are the Redmi 9C themes:

Important: Themes may be reset after the MIUI update. To avoid this, save your favorite theme to your favorites and periodically check its relevance in the theme store.

Method 4: Alternative launchers with dynamic elements support

If you want not only a charging strip but also a full imitation of the iOS interface, alternative launchers are worth considering.They replace the standard MIUI desktop and often include custom status bars.

Best launchers for Redmi 9C:

• 📲 Lawnchair 2 – Supports customizable status bar with charging indicator.
• 📲 Nova Launcher – allows you to add widgets with battery information.
• 📲 iLauncher – full imitation of iOS, including status bar in the style of iPhone.

Instructions for Lawnchair 2:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play.
2. Then, set it to the first place (the first time you start).
3. Go to the launcher settings (“Settings → Status Bar”).
4. Turn on the option "Show percentage charge" and select the style "Stripe".
5. Customize the color and position of the strips to your preferences.

⚠️ Warning: Alternative launchers can increase battery consumption by 5 to 10 percent because they run on top of a standard shell. MIUI.

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Launchers are the most flexible way to customize, but they don’t replace the system status bar in apps. The charging strip will only be visible on the home screen and in the app menu.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

This method is suitable only for users with experience with ADB or ROOT-It allows you to change the system files that display the status bar, but it requires caution.

What you need:

• 🔧 Redmi 9C loader-free.
• 🔧 Installed by Magisk (for ROOT).
• 🔧 Programme MT Manager or Root Explorer.
• 🔧 Backup copy of the system partition (/system).

Step-by-step:

1. Download a modified SystemUI.apk file with support for charging bars (for example, from the XDA Developers forum).
2. With MT Manager, go to /system/priv-app/SystemUI.
3. Create a backup of the original SystemUI.apk file.
4. Replace the original file with a modified one.
5. Change the access rights to 644 (rw-r----).
6. Reset the device.

The risks of this method:

• 🚨 Possible bootloop (locking on the boot) in case of error.
• 🚨 Xiaomi warranty is cancelled.
• 🚨 Some banking applications will stop working (due to the ROOT).

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

To determine the best way, we will evaluate each of them according to the key criteria:

Selection recommendations:

• 🔹 If you want a simple and secure setup, use standard settings. MIUI orthodoxy.
• 🔹 If you are ready for experiments and want maximum customization, try alternative launchers or editing SystemUI.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the charging strip on the Redmi 9C