How to Show Battery Percentage on iPhone 12
For a long time, displaying the battery percentage on the iPhone has been super simple. Just one small toggle in the Settings app will turn on the percentage indicator in the upper right corner of the screen. It's a little more complicated on the iPhone 12.
This article describes how to show battery percentage on iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 11 and how to use the widget to display it on the home screen.
How to View Battery Percentage on the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini & iPhone 11
In previous versions of iOS, you had to turn on the Battery Percentage option to see this information. Not on the iPhone 12. These days, the battery percentage option is turned on by default, you just need to know where it is.
- Swipe down from the top right of the iPhone 12 screen to display the iOS Control Center.
- The battery percentage is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, next to the battery icon. This shows how much battery power is left on your iPhone 12.
3. Swipe up or tap the background to close the control center again.
How to Add a Battery Widget to the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini & iPhone 11
Thanks to the iOS 14 iPhone widget pre-installed on the iPhone 12, you can now add the Battery Percentage widget to your home screen.
Here are the steps How.
- Tap and hold the screen until the icons start wiggling.
- Tap +.
- In the widgets pop-up, tap Batteries.
- Select the widget style you want to use. Swipe back or forth to see options. The Battery widget also displays battery information for Apple devices connected to your mobile phones, such as your Apple Watch or AirPods.
5. Tap Add Widget for the one you want to use.
6. The widget is added to your home screen. Move it around to the location where you want it and then tap Done.
Other options to enable Battery Percentage on iPhone
1. Ask Siri using a voice command
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As anyone who uses Siri often knows, you can check the battery status by asking Siri the following questions. With so many choices, you can intuitively ask Siri directly to see the percentage of your iPhone's battery. Here are some other questions that Siri will ask.
- What is my battery percentage?
- Battery percentage?
- Battery status?
- Battery left?
- Battery charged?
- How much battery do I have left
2. Charging
When charging with MagSafe, the charging animation will be different for the iPhone 12 lineup. This isn't on other iPhones, and you'll see a percentage of the standard battery icon below it.
If you disconnect your iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini from power or wireless charging, you'll see a similar notification on your lock screen. Also, the date option under the lock screen clock replaces the iPhone battery percentage.
3. Go with third-party apps to enable Battery Percentage On iPhone
If the above options don't suit you, the available third-party apps can display the current battery percentage on your iPhone for the app or widget. Here are some of the best apps you can choose from:
Battery HD+
This app will show you the battery performance in detail. Not only voltage and temperature, but also battery usage graph is displayed. The remaining battery level of the iPhone is displayed in the widget, and the usage pattern is also displayed. Widgets can be easily customized with your favorite color theme. This app is available for free on the Apple App Store.
Battery Life Doctor Pro
This app gives you information about battery usage and tips for improving battery life in the long run. It is compatible with devices starting with iOS 11, so it is also recommended for those using older iPhones. You can download the app from the Apple App Store.
Usage: System Activity Widgets
If you want to monitor other tools and the battery of your device, this app is a great app for you. This app has a total of 21 widgets for iOS 14 gadgets. Along with the battery details, this app also shows detailed specifications about the hardware of your device. Like Battery HD, this app also offers options for customizing the app. You can download the app in the apple store.