How to get battery percentage to show on iphone 11

In iOS 16, Apple has introduced an option that lets you display the exact percentage of your iPhone's remaining battery in the status bar, even if you have a model with Face ID. This article explains how it works in iOS 16 Beta 5.

How to get battery percentage to show on iphone 11

Before now, the option to show battery percentage in the status bar has only been available on pre-iPhone X models and iPhone SE models that have no notch, where space at the top of the screen isn't at a premium.

If you have a newer iPhone with Face ID running iOS 15, the battery icon shows a visual of the battery level, but it does not provide a specific percent, so you have to swipe into the Control Center or use the battery widget to view the battery percentage remaining.

How to get battery percentage to show on iphone 11

That's all changed in iOS 16, and the status bar percentage indicator is now available on newer iPhones with a notch – but not all models.

In iOS 16, the battery level option is available on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models, with the exception of the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini. It is also available on the iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone 11 Pro/Max, but not the standard iPhone 11 or the iPhone XR. It's not clear why all notched iPhones don't support the feature, that's the situation for now.

If you have a compatible iPhone with Face ID running iOS 16 here's how to enable the percentage indicator.

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap Battery.
  3. Toggle on Battery Percentage.

How to get battery percentage to show on iphone 11

That's all there is to it. You'll now see a specific battery level inside the battery icon on both the Lock Screen and your Home Screens, providing a better idea of battery status at a glance.

The battery icon will change colors based on the status of the battery, and the color of the iPhone's wallpaper. When charging, for example, the battery icon will turn green and show a charging indicator. When the charge drops below 20%, the battery icon will show a red level.

If your iPhone doesn't support the new option, don't worry – you can still check the exact level of the battery using a handful of other methods.

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How do I make my iPhone 11 display battery percentage?

* If the battery percentage isn't displaying, go to Settings > Battery and turn on Battery Percentage. When you use Low Power Mode, the battery percentage will always appear in the status bar.

Why does the iPhone 11 not show battery percentage?

Although Apple brought back the option for a battery percentage icon in iOS 16, it has now confirmed that several iPhones will not be able to display it. Every iPhone until 2017's iPhone X had the ability to show a percentage battery life figure at the top of the screen.

How do I get my iPhone battery to show percentage?

Open Settings on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap Battery. Toggle on Battery Percentage.

How do I get my iPhone to show battery percentage without swiping down?

Tap and hold on the home page and then tap the plus sign at the top left. You'll see a range of widgets that can be added to that page. Search for Batteries. The medium and large versions of this widget show the exact percentage for your iPhone, as well as for other connected devices.