Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often strive for minimalist interface design, wanting to remove unnecessary items from the status bar. One such detail is the digital indicator of remaining battery power, which many users find redundant, preferring to rely on the visual scale or widgets on the desktop. Modern shells MIUI and HyperOS provide flexible personalization tools, but the location of the desired switches can vary depending on the version of Android and firmware.
Hiding the percentage of charge not only makes the top panel of the screen cleaner and more aesthetic, but also helps to reduce information noise. Instead of constantly tracking the numbers, you can only see the battery icon, which is especially true for devices with cutouts in the display (“bangs” or “holes” under the camera). In this article, we will discuss in detail all available ways to deactivate the numerical value, including standard settings and advanced methods for advanced users.
Note that the menu interface may vary slightly across different device models, such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note. 12 or POCO F5. However, the logic of the system remains the same for the entire ecosystem of the brand. 2026-2026 years.
The standard way through battery settings
The easiest and safest way to change the display of the energy indicator is to use the built-in system settings. This method does not require installing third-party software and works steadily on all devices, from the budget Redmi A series to the flagship Xiaomi 14.
Once you start the Settings app, find the power management section, depending on the location and version of MIUI, it can be simply called Battery or Battery and Performance, and this is where the basic parameters governing autonomy and the appearance of the relevant interface elements are concentrated.
Inside this menu, you'll find a item that's often hidden under the gear icon or at the top of the screen. Click on it to reveal additional options. Here you'll see the switch that displays the numerical charge value. If it's active, just put it inactive.
☑️ Algorithm of action
It’s worth noting that some global firmware versions can put this switch into a separate “Status Bar” or “Notifications” submenu. If you don’t find the right option in the battery section, check the Settings → Notifications path and status bar. There may also be a top panel control.
Settings in HyperOS and MIUI 14 shell
With the release of the new HyperOS operating system and the updated MIUI 14, Xiaomi redesigned the menu structure to focus on the visual component. In these versions, the management of status bar elements became more intuitive, but the path to settings could change.
To remove the percentages on fresh firmware, go to Always on Screen and Lock or Lock Screen, and you can choose to display the charge style, or you can choose to keep the numbers hidden completely, or you can only keep them visible when the charger is connected, giving the user more control over when to see the exact power consumption data.
It is important to understand the difference between displaying on a locked screen and in an active interface. Settings can vary: on a locked screen, percentages can be removed, and in the notification curtain - stay. To completely remove the numbers, you need to check both sections in the settings.
Hidden Status Bar Settings
If you're up to the latest version of the software and can't find the switch, try searching by settings. Type the word "percentage" or "charge" into the search box, and the system will suggest you go to the desired menu item. It's a universal method for navigating in the complex menus of modern smartphones.
Using design themes to change the interface
An alternative and very popular way to change the appearance of the status bar is to use custom themes. Themes store on Xiaomi allows you to completely redraw icons, fonts and, importantly for us, battery indicators. Many authors create themes where percentages are either replaced with stylized icons or completely removed from the design.
To apply this method, open the Topics app and go to Profiles or My Pages, where you can find the components of the status bar, but a more effective way is to search for a specific topic, and search for "No percentage" or "Minimal battery" to find designs that are designed to be minimalist.
- 🎨 Design flexibility: Themes allow you to change not only the numbers, but also the shape of the battery icon, color and animation.
- 📱 Security: Installing themes does not violate warranty and does not require superuser rights (Root).
- 🔄 Easy to change: You can return to standard design in one click at any time.
When choosing a theme, pay attention to downloads and rankings. Popular themes are usually better optimized and free of errors in the display of system elements. After installing the theme and rebooting the device, check if the percentages have disappeared from the status bar. If the theme does not apply fully, go to the theme settings and select the use of only the Status Bar and Icons components.
Advanced Methods: ADB and System Modifications
For users who want full control of the system and are not afraid of technical manipulation, there is a method of editing system files through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to hide percentages even in cases where the standard settings are blocked by the manufacturer or hidden in a particular version of the firmware.
Before you start, you need to activate the developer mode, and then seven times click on the build number in the About Phone section. Then, in the Developer menu that appears, turn on USB debugging. Connect your smartphone to your computer and install ADB drivers.
You can make changes to the system's settings database using the command line, and the command is as follows:
adb shell settings put system battery_style 0Here, a 0 might mean hiding a percentage or changing style depending on the specific version of Android, and you can use the command to hide the battery icon completely, but that's a last resort.
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Before using ADB commands, make a complete backup of data, as an erroneous change in system parameters can lead to unstable operation of the interface.
If the standard commands don’t work, you may need to edit the build.prop file or use specialized Magisk modules if you have Root rights on the device. However, for most users, the standard methods described in the previous sections are sufficient.
Comparison of methods of deactivation of the indicator
The choice of method depends on your goals and level of training, standard settings are suitable for everyone, topics are for customization enthusiasts, and ADB is for advanced users. Below is a table comparing the main characteristics of each method.
| Method | Difficulty | Security | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| System settings | Low. | Tall. | Low. |
| Design topics | Medium | Tall. | Tall. |
| ADB team | Tall. | Medium | Maximum |
| Root modules | Maximum | Low. | Maximum |
As you can see from the table, the best option for the average user is to use built-in settings or themes. They provide a balance between functionality and stability of the device. The use of ADB is justified only in specific cases where regular means cannot achieve the desired result.
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Using themes is the best way to change the look of the battery without risking to the system if the standard settings don’t meet your needs.
Possible problems and solutions
During the setup process, users may encounter a situation where, after turning off percentages, they reappear after restarting or updating the system. This may be due to bugs of a particular version of MIUI or a conflict of the installed theme, in which case, it is recommended to reset the theme settings to standard and repeat the disabling procedure.
Another common problem is that the battery icon disappears completely instead of percent, which often happens when using incompatible themes or erroneous ADB commands. If this happens, don't panic. Usually, resetting the screen settings or reinstalling a standard theme through Safe Mode helps.
⚠️ Note: If after making changes, the smartphone screen stopped responding or the image disappeared, press the power button on the device. 10-15 In critical cases, you may need to reset to factory settings via Recovery menu.
It is also important to note that some models with AMOLED-The charge display settings may be duplicated with the screens and Always On Display function. Make sure you change the settings for both the active screen and the standby mode if this option is available in your firmware version.