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Removing or replacing the battery indicator in the status bar

Hi,
I'd like to replace the stock battery indicator in the status bar with one that would indicate the remaining % of available battery.
I've looked into the Market without finding such simple tool (I'm not looking for any other fancy battery widget/tool).
So far, I found "Battery Notif", an app that does almost what I'm looking for: Battery Notif adds another icon in the tool bar with a battery % indicator but it does not remove the stock battery icon. So I end-up with 2 battery icons in the status bar, one with percentage, one without.
Does anyone know an app that would fit my needs (free preferably), or could create such app?
Altenatively, could anyone tell me how to remove the stock battery indicator because I'd be happy to keep with Battery Notif?
Thanks in advance
Surfinette
PS: I have a rooted HTC Desire with custom ROM 2.1

Would be interesting for me too!!!

There are two such Apps available that both show a figure in percentage in the notification bar which are very good.
1. Battery Alarm
2. Battery Minder.
Both have notifications and both show different types of info in the drop down notification window.
I've installed them both and am currently using the second one Battery Minder.

1. Battery Alarm
2. Battery Minder.
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I've just tried both apps you suggested, but they don't really solve my problem:
1. Battery alarm doesn't seem to show % in the status bar and does not remove the stock alarm indicator from the status bar
2. Battery Minder indicates battery level in % (so does Battery Notif which I'm using) but does not remove the stock battery icon
What I'm really looking for is how to remove the stock battery icon from the status bar (so that I can use a more useful battery indicator such as Battery Notif)
Thank you anyway for your help

Surfinette said:
I've just tried both apps you suggested, but they don't really solve my problem:
1. Battery alarm doesn't seem to show % in the status bar and does not remove the stock alarm indicator from the status bar
2. Battery Minder indicates battery level in % (so does Battery Notif which I'm using) but does not remove the stock battery icon
What I'm really looking for is how to remove the stock battery icon from the status bar (so that I can use a more useful battery indicator such as Battery Notif)
Thank you anyway for your help
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No problem... sorry they weren't suitable.
Strange though that you say Battery Alarm does not show the percentage as on my Galaxy S it did.

Go into spare parts if your rom includes it or download it. In that app, there is an option for displaying battery percentage which will display a number over the stock battery indicator except when it is at 100. I recommend making the color of text white
Sent from my Epic myTouch 3G using XDA app.

twiztid907 said:
Go into spare parts if your rom includes it or download it. In that app, there is an option for displaying battery percentage which will display a number over the stock battery indicator except when it is at 100. I recommend making the color of text white
Sent from my Epic myTouch 3G using XDA app.
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Are you sure, I just can't find it? Can you guide me?
Beards said:
There are two such Apps available that both show a figure in percentage in the notification bar which are very good.
1. Battery Alarm
2. Battery Minder.
Both have notifications and both show different types of info in the drop down notification window.
I've installed them both and am currently using the second one Battery Minder.
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Have you noticed any battery draining after installing them?

Laban said:
Have you noticed any battery draining after installing them?
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With Battery Alarm yes.... but with BatteryMinder no.

Laban said:
Are you sure, I just can't find it? Can you guide me?
Have you noticed any battery draining after installing them?
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Spare parts>general>check battery status display then change battery percentage color to white and reboot

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Must be outdated
Sent from my Epic myTouch 3G using XDA app.

twiztid907 said:
Must be outdated
Sent from my Epic myTouch 3G using XDA app.
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I re-downloaded Spare Parts from the market and, similarly, there is no option for this... Did you download from somewhere else?

sblum said:
I re-downloaded Spare Parts from the market and, similarly, there is no option for this... Did you download from somewhere else?
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came in cyanogenmod 5.0.8-DS

twiztid907 said:
came in cyanogenmod 5.0.8-DS
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the spare parts for the custom roms is different than market downloaded as the roms can be customized more etc.

I too am looking for a complete solution for the two conditions from the OP:
I used Battery Indicator Pro while on stock, and now that I am rooted I am looking to remove the stock battery indicator because it doesn't display the same information in the notifications as:
Unplugged since xx:xx Time
Discharging from xx%
Temperature
**The battery indicator itself does not drain so there is no need to have white text and the battery indicator can change color at customized levels
I am using CM-6 and I know how to enable the battery %. There is an option to disable the clock from being displayed, but I don't know of any way to keep the battery indicator from being displayed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced...

I find that using Battery Indicator Pro actually boggs down the process and drains the battery. Try this next time.
Turn on on the battery indicator and access your OEM task manager and see how long the installed apps take to load.
Next, turn off the battery indicator and do it again and see how long will it take. You will see a definite improvement.

Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809588

If you're rooted - use this - it replaces the battery with circle battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=724778#
If you're unrooted - use the prior post to add a notification bar circle battery icon. Your stock battery will still appear however.

ok...
Go to Settings / CyanogenMod settings / User Interface / Status bar --> here enable the battery percentage a make the color WHITE... so you will see it better.
Have Fun

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You can also try out zdbox
It shows exactly what you need.
You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963199&highlight=zdbox
If you want to see it on the lock screen, try simply lockscreen:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=958530&highlight=simple+lockscreen

ANDROID 6 System tuner UI battery percentage not present?

I didn't find any way to enable battery percentage on 6.0. Android M is supposed to have battery percentage built in system ui tuner. I know there is an app on play store but it displays small percentage number inside the battery icon. Is there another alternative to display battery percentage without 3rd party app?
EDIT: The developer options and System UI Tuner are two different options. To Enable system UI tuner. Swipe down your notification window from top. Touch and hold the gear icon for 10 seconds and then release the icon. Enable the battery percentage in System UI tuner

It's there. Have you enabled the system ui tuner? It's shown as a new menu entry under "about phone" in the menu, at least for me.

heartbrake said:
I didn't find any way to enable battery percentage on 6.0. Android M is supposed to have battery percentage built in system ui tuner aka developer options. I know there is an app on play store but it displays small percentage number inside the battery icon. Is there another alternative to display battery percentage without 3rd party app?
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Not sure if it is version specific, but the XT-1540 System UI Tuner has the option to show the battery percentage. The percentage is shown in the battery icon. I believe that is all that is supported without using a third party app.

heartbrake said:
I didn't find any way to enable battery percentage on 6.0. Android M is supposed to have battery percentage built in system ui tuner aka developer options. I know there is an app on play store but it displays small percentage number inside the battery icon. Is there another alternative to display battery percentage without 3rd party app?
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In the quick settings, press and hold the system icon for 10 seconds to enable system tuner. Then you will have the option to enable battery percent in system tuner.

Wow, I didn't know that existed. Glad to know it does. @Yousvel method worked for me.

Yousvel said:
In the quick settings, press and hold the system icon for 10 seconds to enable system tuner. Then you will have the option to enable battery percent in system tuner.
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Thanks. I thought developer options was the same thing as the System UI tuner in 6.0. I enabled it now but it the percentage is still embedded inside the battery icon and it is very small. They should add a big battery percentage alongside battery icon in the next release.

heartbrake said:
Thanks. I thought developer options was the same thing as the System UI tuner in 6.0. I enabled it now but it the percentage is still embedded inside the battery icon and it is very small. They should add a big battery percentage alongside battery icon in the next release.
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This percentage symbol is just something that has been built into pure AOSP Android since KitKat... this toggle is nothing but an enable/disable (it is disabled by default). It performs the exact same function as Battery Percent Enabler, Moto doesn't mess with the UI much, if at all.

heartbrake said:
Thanks. I thought developer options was the same thing as the System UI tuner in 6.0. I enabled it now but it the percentage is still embedded inside the battery icon and it is very small. They should add a big battery percentage alongside battery icon in the next release.
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Better this small one than nothing. It was not there before!

Settings?

Man I've been away from android for a good year and a half. But is there no setting anymore to turn off the battery percentage in the notification bar? I can't find it anywhere. I hate seeing the percentage and the battery.
And the back/switcher buttons down below. You used to be able to have them always off, always on, or change the time etc. Can't find that either. Maybe I'm just lost. Seems there used to be a lot more options in settings. Lol

Settings > Device Maintenance > Battery > open menu and click on Advanced Settings > Percentage on Status Bar
Will let you hide the percentage icon and have only the battery icon itself.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notquiteinsane.galaxybuttonlights2
This app will allow you to control your button lights.

coolhandz said:
Settings > Device Maintenance > Battery > open menu and click on Advanced Settings > Percentage on Status Bar
Will let you hide the percentage icon and have only the battery icon itself.
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Sweet! I appreciate that.
FreddyFredFred said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notquiteinsane.galaxybuttonlights2
This app will allow you to control your button lights.
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Definitely gonna peep this. Thanks.

Battery Meter Overlay

The Moto G7 has a large notch which can be covered but remains a waste of space. The app 'Battery Meter Overlay' puts a nice battery percentage in that space and looks nice.
I have no connection to this app other than as a pleased user.

kinda wonky

How did you get the battery percentage to be along side the battery icon? On my G7, going to Settings>Battery> Enable Battery Percentage puts the numeric inside the icon. It is virtually unreadable there.
Forgot to add, I'm on stock rom.

Works for me. Thanks

[email protected] said:
How did you get the battery percentage to be along side the battery icon? On my G7, going to Settings>Battery> Enable Battery Percentage puts the numeric inside the icon. It is virtually unreadable there.
Forgot to add, I'm on stock rom.
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Yes, I have the same question. I just want the percentage, but not inside the battery icon. That one is too small to read. Any suggestions?

t-bob said:
Yes, I have the same question. I just want the percentage, but not inside the battery icon. That one is too small to read. Any suggestions?
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It has been awhile but I removed the notch, and it now appears on the outside.
Code:
settings/developer options/display cutout — chose hide.

how'd u remove notch exactjy? where is the dev options?

Steps to add the battery icon next to the battery bar:
1. Go to About phone -> Build number
2. Tap 7 times on the build number continuously - Till there is a toast message that you are now a developer (if it prompts for your pin/password enter that)
3. Now go back and go into System -> Advanced
4. Under Advanced you'll find an option for Developer options
5. Go into Developer Options and search for "display cutout" or "notch"
6. In the display cutout option, select "Hide"
7. Now go back into Settings -> Battery -> Turn on Battery Percentage
8. It will still show inside the battery icon. Need to reboot so as to bring the battery percentage next to the battery icon
9. After restarting your phone, you'll see the battery % next to the battery bar
10. You can now turn off the developer options (Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer Options -> Toggle Off) or once again search for display cutout or notch (as mentioned in Step 5) and change it back to System Default
11. Now the battery percentage will be present even after hiding the notch
Note - Please see that after restarting your phone this will be back to inside the battery icon/bar.

Nice try, but this is lost on reboot.

Remove battery percentage from Quick Settings

Good day,
I would like to ask for your support, to help me eliminate the battery percentage from the quick settings; I know that the status bar is from settings/notifications; but this does not eliminate it from quick settings
Thanks :good:

Davis26 said:
Good day,
I would like to ask for your support, to help me eliminate the battery percentage from the quick settings; I know that the status bar is from settings/notifications; but this does not eliminate it from quick settings
Thanks :good:
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so, when you turn it off for the status bar and then go to your pull down menu, it reappears?

Davis26 said:
Good day,
I would like to ask for your support, to help me eliminate the battery percentage from the quick settings; I know that the status bar is from settings/notifications; but this does not eliminate it from quick settings
Thanks :good:
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Hello, did you find any solution?