How to turn charge in percentage on Xiaomi: all ways

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face a situation where the usual numerical indicator of battery charge suddenly disappears from the lock screen or from the status bar. This can be caused by updating the MIUI operating system to version 14, switching to a new HyperOS shell or accidentally changing the interface settings. The lack of accurate numbers is uncomfortable, since the standard battery icon does not always allow you to objectively estimate the remaining battery life of the device.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the methods that are available to return the percentage of charge to the screen. We will look at the system’s standard tools, hidden engineering menus and third-party utilities if standard paths fail. Correct visualization of energy levels is critical to planning the workday and preventing a sudden shutdown of the gadget.

The instructions are relevant for most modern models, including the Redmi Note series, Xiaomi Mi and POCO. Regardless of which version of the firmware is installed on your device, one of the following action algorithms is sure to help solve the problem. Let's start with the basic settings that are hidden in the standard menu.

Standard method through lock screen settings

The most obvious and safe way to get the numbers back on the screen is to check the appropriate switch in the system menu. In the latest versions of the shells from Xiaomi, developers often change the location of these items, hiding them in personalization subsections, you need to unlock the device and go to the main settings menu.

Find the partition that controls the look of the system, depending on the software version, it can be called Lock Screen or Always On and Lock Screen. This is where the settings control what the user sees without fully unlocking the phone. The MIUI interface allows you to flexibly configure these elements.

Inside the section, look for "Time Format" or "Clock Style." When you click on it, you'll see several display options. Some styles show only time, others show time and date, and others show time, date and percentage of charge. Choose a style that has numbers.

⚠️ Note: On some global versions of Xiaomi firmware, the option of displaying interest on the lock screen can be software hidden by the manufacturer, even if it is present in the Chinese version.

If the style choice didn't work, check the separate "Show Charge Percentage" switch directly from the Lock Screen menu, sometimes separated from the watch design, and when the switch is turned on, the changes take effect instantly.

📊 Where you lost your interest charge?
After the MIUI update
After buying a new phone
Accidentally changed the settings.
I never have, I don't know where to look.

Configure the display in the status bar

Often users confuse the display of charge on the lock screen and in the top status bar. If the numbers are missing from above, next to the icons of Wi-Fi and signal, the algorithm of actions will be different. MIUI This allows you to configure this area in detail.

Go to Settings → Notifications and status bar. Here is the "Battery Percentage" option. When you click on it, the system will offer three options: do not show, display inside the battery icon or next to the icon. Choose the option that suits you.

It is important to note that screens with a cutout ("bangs") or a hole under the camera may be limited by a lack of physical space, in which case system constraints may hide the numbers if they overlap with interface elements.

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Also make sure that the status bar Classic View mode is enabled if this option is available in your HyperOS version. In the new design, icons can be minimalistic and the numbers just don't fit into the concept. Try changing the theme to standard to avoid conflicting styles.

Use of the Security App and theme

A unique feature of Xiaomi smartphones is the system application Security, which manages not only antivirus, but also battery optimization, and sometimes energy saving settings can conflict with the display of indicators.

Open the Safety → Battery app. In the upper right corner, click on the settings icon (cogs) to see if it activates Ultra-Energy Saving or aggressive optimization, which can simplify the interface to save resources.

In addition, third-party themes downloaded from Themes store may have their own bugs. If you recently installed a new theme, try temporarily returning the standard design. Theme conflicts are a common reason for system widgets to disappear.

Type of problemProbable causeDecision
Numbers disappear after updateResetting interface settingsRe-activation in the lock screen menu
No interest in the status barScreen cutout limitationsSelection of the "Inside the Badge" format
The indicator flashes or goes outSystem UI errorReboot or change the topic
Interest is only available when chargingEnergy saving settingsChecking the application Security

If the theme change helped, it means that the problem was in the code of the third-party design, in which case it is better to wait for the theme update from the developer or use standard wallpaper and fonts.

Solving the problem through the engineering menu and ADB

For advanced users who don't have standard methods, USB debugging is possible, which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and having minimal technical skills, and engineering access allows you to change hidden system settings.

First, activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click on either MIUI Version or OS Version seven times. Once you have become a developer, you can move on to the next step.

In the menu "Extended settings" or "Additional" will appear the item "Developers" and find and turn on there "Debug by". USB». Connect your phone to your PC, install drivers ADB Enter the following command at the terminal:

adb shell settings put global battery_show_percentage 1

This command will force the percentage display to be activated in the system interface, but be careful: misuse of commands. ADB This can cause the system to be unstable. ADB-commands require precise syntax input, otherwise the command will not be executed.

⚠️ Attention: Entering commands through ADB It can cancel the warranty in case of software damage, and only act if you are confident in your abilities.

What to do if your computer can’t see your phone?
Make sure the cable supports data transfer, not just charging. On the phone screen, select File Transfer Mode (MTP) when you connect. You may also need to confirm debugging on your smartphone screen.> Third-party battery monitoring apps If you fail to return the indicator by system means, apps from the Google Play store will come to the rescue. They not only duplicate the percentage of charge, but also provide advanced statistics on battery status, temperature and charging cycles. One of the best solutions is the AccuBattery app. It creates a widget on the desktop or displays data in the status bar (a paid version or a specific battery analysis is required for a special feature: a battery setup, another popular one of the battery setting. You can see the actual battery capacity compared to the factory. This is a useful feature for owners of older Redmi and POCO devices. Remember that constantly running such applications in the background can slightly increase energy consumption, although modern Android algorithms have learned to effectively freeze background processes. Diagnostic hardware problems and calibration In rare cases, no interest or improper display (for example, jumping from 20% immediately to 5%) indicates a physical problem. This can be a wear of the battery or a malfunction of the power controller on the board. Try to perform a battery calibration. To do this, completely discharge the phone before you turn it off, you can then recharge it for an hour, you can determine the system to turn it on again from the boundary. If the indicator is acting strange after calibration, it may be necessary to replace the battery. In modern Xiaomi smartphones, complex controllers are used, and if the lithium cell degrades, the software can stop reading the data correctly. ⚠️ Warning: A sharp spike in percentages (e.g., 40% to 1%) is a sure sign that it is time to change the battery, even if the phone is holding a charge for several hours. Don't ignore the signs of overheating. If the indicator disappears, the phone is very hot, this can be a protective reaction of the system. In this case, it is recommended to contact an authorized service center for diagnosis. 💡If software methods and calibration don't work and the charge surges continue, the problem is hardware in nature and requires a battery replacement (FAQ) Why did you lose interest after upgrading to HyperOS? Upgrading to HyperOS often changes the structure of the menu and the design of the status bar. Developers could move the switch to another place or change the logic of the display. Check the settings of the Status Bar and the Lock Screen again, because the old settings could be reset. Can you make the font of the percentage of charge larger? Normal means to change the size of the font for the charge numbers. This is the system element. However, by changing the overall font size of the Screen menu → Text Size, you can visually increase the indicator numbers, although this will affect the entire interface. Does the battery display affect the number, the number does not affect the number of the energy consumption and the figure, it is so that it does not affect the number of the energy consumption? What if you have a percentage but it's not showing right (e.g. 100% and it shuts off right away)? This is a sign of the controller's desynchronization and real capacity. Try to perform a full calibration (discharge to zero, charge to 100% off). If the problem persists, physical wear and tear of the battery is likely.