Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face the desire to personalize the look of their device, making it as concise as possible or, conversely, information-rich. One interface element that many want to hide is a digital indicator of the battery level in the status bar. This can be caused by aesthetic preferences, when the user prefers to see only the battery icon, or a desire to focus less on accurate numbers, trusting in visual evaluation.
MIUI and the new HyperOS offer a lot of customization options, but the location of the switches you need sometimes varies from version to version. In some cases, standard tools can only change the display format, but not hide it completely, which requires you to turn to additional tools. Understanding these nuances will allow you to configure the lock screen and the top notification bar exactly as you like.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available ways to control battery display, we will look at the standard settings of the system, the capabilities of third-party launchers and specialized applications for deep customization, and we will also pay attention to the features of widgets on the lock screen, which often duplicate information about power.
Standard display settings in MIUI and HyperOS
You can start with the basic features that the operating system itself provides. Most of the modern shells from Xiaomi have provided flexible management of the status bar elements. However, it is worth considering that the full ability to turn off interest may not be available in the stock firmware without obtaining advanced rights, but the format of the display can always be changed.
To access the basics, you need to go to the device settings menu, and here we're interested in the visuals and notifications section. The path may vary slightly depending on the Android version and shell, but the logic remains the same, usually the Notifications item and the status bar or the Lock Screen.
Within the status bar settings menu, users often find a choice of charge display style. The system can offer several options: show the percentages inside the battery icon, to the right of it, or hide the digital value altogether. If you have a "Show Charge Percentages" switch on your menu, deactivating it will solve the problem instantly.
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If there is no standard switch, try changing the theme to a standard Classic or No Limits theme, as third-party themes can block system interface settings.
Importantly, in some regions and firmware versions, the percentage hiding function can be replaced by a choice of the format: Battery or Percentage. In the first case, you see only a graphic designation, in the second case, an exact numerical value, this is a built-in mechanism for saving space in the status bar, which is useful on screens with a cutout or hole under the camera.
Control via lock screen and widgets
Often users are annoyed not so much by the percentages in the top row as by the large widgets on the lock screen, which show the time and battery charge in huge numbers. In MIUI and HyperOS, the lock screen is a separate module with its own design rules that can overlap the status bar system settings.
To control these elements, you have to go to the lock screen settings, and you can find the time and date format section, and often the same block has a charge display switch, and you can turn off the big numbers from the locked screen, leaving it clean.
- 🔋 Go to Settings. → Lock screen for accessing widgets.
- 🎨 Select the style of the watch: some styles do not support the display of percentages, which automatically hides them.
- 🚫 Turn off the “Show Battery Status” option in the lock style settings.
- 📱 Check the settings of “Always on display» (AOD), As there may also be a duplicate interest.
You should also use the Always On Display feature if you have AMOLED-The charge indicator can be on the screen in sleep mode, and its settings are in a separate menu, Always on screen and lock. You can choose the display format or completely disable the percentage display, leaving only time or picture.
Remember that changing the style of the watch on the lock screen is the easiest way to visually remove the percentages without resorting to sophisticated methods. New versions of the shell allow you to download additional styles from the store in those where the design of the battery widgets may be radically different from the standard or not at all.
Use of third-party launchers for customization
If system settings don’t allow the charge indicator to be completely removed from the top panel, third-party launchers come to the rescue. Replacing a standard desktop with an alternative, such as Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Microsoft Launcher, gives you deeper control over the interface elements, although it does not always affect the system status bar.
It's a technical nuance to understand: the status bar (the top bar with the clock and battery) is part of the Android operating system, not the launcher. So simply changing the desktop icons won't hide the percentages at the top, but many launchers let you hide your own battery widgets or offer alternative time widgets without charge numbers.
For users who want minimalism, there are launchers with the system status bar hiding function in certain modes or applications, which requires customizing profiles or using special plugins. For example, some full screen launchers for all applications can overlap the system bar with their black background.
Why doesn’t the launcher hide the battery completely?
Custom launchers also give you access to thousands of widgets that can replace the standard ones. You can install a time widget that doesn't have a battery module, thereby clearing the desktop of unnecessary information, which creates a sense of cleanliness even if the percentages are left in the top strip.
Applications to hide interface elements
For those who are willing to go beyond standard settings, there are specialized applications designed to modify the system interface. Utilities such as SystemUI Tuner (if available for your version of Android) or various modules for root access, allow you to control the visibility of individual icons in the status bar.
One popular method is to use apps that create a curtain or overlay over the system line, which can mimic a status bar without interest, or simply cover the area with numbers with a black or transparent bar, which is an effective, though not the most elegant way to achieve a goal.
If you have root rights on your device, the possibilities are virtually limitless. With Magisk modules like SystemUI Tuner or specialized scripts for MIUI, you can edit the system file framework-res.apk or use overlays that force the text value of the battery charge.
⚠️ Note: Installation of applications from unknown sources and modification of system files can lead to unstable device operation or "bootloop" (cyclical reboot).Always create a full backup of data before interfering with system files.
In the app stores, you can also find utilities with names like “Hide Status Bar” or “Custom Status Bar,” which works by creating a layer on top of the system, and the user should be prepared for the fact that such applications can consume additional battery power, since they run in the background constantly.
Comparison of methods of hiding the indicator
The right method depends on your technical background and the desired result. Below is a table comparing the main ways to manage the display of charging percentages on Xiaomi devices, which will help you determine the best solution for your situation.
| Method | Difficulty | Efficiency | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| System settings | Low. | Partial (depending on version) | Absent. |
| Change of theme/style | Low. | Tall (visually) | Minimum |
| Third-party launchers | Medium | Middle (desktop) | Getting used to a new interface |
| Root modifications | Tall. | Complete (100%) | High (loss of warranties, failures) |
As you can see from the table, safest and the most recommended path is to use the built-in theme and settings that do not violate the integrity of the system and ensure stable operation. Radical measures such as obtaining root rights should be considered only by experienced users who understand the risks.
☑️ Check before modification of the system
It’s also worth considering that after major Android or MIUI updates, some techniques may stop working. Google and Xiaomi’s security system are constantly being improved to close vulnerabilities that made it easy to change the system interface, so the methods that worked a year ago may not be relevant today.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can you hide the percentages only in games or apps?
Why did you lose the ability to hide the interest after the firmware update?
Does hiding interest affect the battery’s discharge rate?
What if the interest is “stuck” and does not disappear after the shutdown?
⚠️ Warning: When using global topics or topics from unknown authors, always check the permissions they request. Attackers can inject malicious code into the topics that collect user data.
To sum up, charge management on Xiaomi is a balance between convenience and aesthetics. Start with simple settings in the Notifications and Status menu, experiment with lock screen styles. If that's not enough, then use third-party software with security in mind.
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The most stable and safe way to remove interest is to use standard interface settings or change the system theme to an official one that does not require root rights.