How to replace charging animation on Xiaomi smartphones: from standard themes to custom solutions

The standard charging animation on Xiaomi smartphones is the first thing you see when you connect a device to the network. For many users, it becomes familiar, but what to do if you want something new? There are more options to change it than you might think. In this article, we will examine all the working methods, from simple MIUI themes to deep customization through ADB and modified firmware.

It's important to understand that the process of replacing animations depends on the version of MIUI, the model of the smartphone and the availability of an unlocked bootloader. Some methods require technical skills, others are available even for beginners. We will describe each stage in detail, point out the possible risks and give recommendations for choosing the optimal solution. If you are ready to experiment with the appearance of your Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi, read on.

Why Users Want to Change Charging Animation

Reasons for replacing standard charge animations can vary from aesthetic preferences to practical needs.

• 🎨 Outdated Design: Animation in Old Versions MIUI (for example, MIUI 11 and below) looks archaic against the background of modern smartphones.
• 🔄 Uniformity: Users who change design themes frequently want charging animations to harmonize with overall style.
• 🚀 Personalization: Desire to stand out – many install unique animations created by the community.
• ⚡ Informative: Some custom packs display an exact percentage charge or charging rate.

In addition, forums often discuss bugs of standard animation – for example, on devices with a computer. AMOLED-It can cause the effect of "burning" pixels when displayed long-term, which is another reason to consider alternative options.

Method 1: Using themes from the MIUI store

The easiest and safest method is to change the animations through official themes. Xiaomi allows you to install themes that change not only the wallpaper and icons, but also system elements, including the charging screen.

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Theme Store and search for charging animation or charging animation.
3. Choose your favorite topic (pay attention to the rating and reviews).
4. Click Apply - the animation will be replaced automatically.

⚠️ Note: Not all themes change the charging animation. Check the description before installing - it should indicate Charging animation included or a similar phrase. MIUI topic may be thrown off.

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If the animation hasn't changed after applying the theme, try restarting your smartphone. Sometimes system elements are only updated after the reboot.

Method 2: Manually replace animation files (without root)

For users who are ready for more complex manipulations, there is a method of replacing animation files via ADB. This method does not require root rights, but will require a computer connection and basic command line knowledge.

The charging animations in MIUI are stored in bootanimation.zip (for on animation) and charging.ogg/charging.png (for charging screen) files. These can be replaced with custom ones, but you need to:

1. Download your favorite animation package (for example, from the XDA Developers forum or 4PDA).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC and enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (7 times press to activate the developer mode).
3. Open the command line and enter Adb shell mount -o rw,remount /system cp /sdcard/Download/custom_charging.zip /system/media/ (where custom_charging.zip — your animation file).
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect file replacement can lead to bootloop.Always back up the original files with a command:

adb pull /system/media/bootanimation.zip C:\backup\

Download ADB Tools on PC|Enable debugging on USB smartphone|Download the verified animation package|Create a backup copy of original files|Connect the phone to USB (file transfer)-->

Method 3: Using Magisk Modules (root required)

If your smartphone has an unlocked bootloader and Magisk is installed, you can use special modules to replace the animation, which is flexible and allows you to return everything back in one click.

Popular modules for customization of charging animation:

• 📦 MIUI Charging Animation Changer – allows you to choose from pre-installed packs.
• 🎬 BootAnimations – a universal module to replace any system animations.
• 🔧 Custom Charging Mod – Supports animation with transparency AMOLED-screen.

Installation:

1. Download the module in.zip format (for example, with GitHub or XDA).
2. Open Magisk Manager and go to Modules.
3. Click Install from Storage and select the downloaded file.
4. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: Some modules may conflict with updates MIUI. After the system update, the module can turn off - check its status in Magisk.

Method 4: Custom Recovery (TWRP) firmware and file replacement

For advanced users who have custom recovery (TWRP) installed, the process of replacing animations is simplified. You can directly edit system files without ADB.

Instructions:

1. Download the archive with animation (for example, charging_animation.zip).
2. Boot to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up when turned on).
3. Go to Advanced → File Manager.
4. Find /system/media/ and replace the files: bootanimation.zip – turn on animation; charging.ogg – charging sound (optional); charging.png or charging.qmg – static / animated image.

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Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F3 or Redmi Note 10 Pro) animation files may be stored in /product/media/ or /vendor/media/. Before replacing them, check their location through ADB Shell team:

find / -name "charging" 2>/dev/null

Method 5: Creating your own charging animation

If you don't find the right one, you can create a unique animation yourself.

• 🎨 Image Editor (Photoshop, GIMP krita);
• 🎬 Animation program (Adobe After Effects or Blender);
• 📁 Structure pattern (can be downloaded from XDA).

Animation requirements:

• Resolution: 1080×2340 (for most Xiaomi with a cutout).
• Format: PNG-sequencing (framework sequence) or QMG (for MIUI).
• Frame rate: 24-30 FPS for smoothness.
• Color scheme: for AMOLED-Use dark tones to avoid pixel burnout.

Pack the finished animation into a zip archive with the correct folder structure (example: part0/, part1/) and install it via TWRP or ADB as described above.

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Creating animations on your own requires knowledge of graphics editors, and if you're a beginner, start by modifying existing packages, which is easier and safer.

Comparison of methods of replacement of charging animation

Frequent problems and their solutions

When replacing charging animations, users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 The animations didn't change after applying the theme: Check if your model supports the change of animations through themes. On some devices (e.g., on some devices, POCO X3 NFC) This function is disabled. Try another method.
• 🚫 Bootloop after file replacement: If your smartphone is stuck on the logo, download to Fastboot and return the original files via Fastboot. ADB Or reset using the Mi Flash Tool.
• 🖼️ Animations are displayed incorrectly (stretched, cropped): The problem is incorrect file resolution. Make sure your animation matches the screen resolution (e.g., screen resolution, 2400×1080 Xiaomi 11T Pro).
• 🔋 Charging sound is gone: If you replaced charging.ogg but the sound didn't recover, check the file rights (should be 644) and its compatibility with the Android version.

⚠️ Note: On devices with Dynamic RAM Expansion (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+) Some custom animations can cause lags, in which case, roll back to the standard version or choose a lighter pack (without complex effects).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions