When the battery percentage disappears on your RealMe 16, it becomes harder to judge how much power you actually have left. You may see only the battery icon, which can feel unreliable, especially when you are trying to avoid sudden shutdowns. This issue is usually caused by simple display settings or system glitches, and it can be fixed in just a few steps.
Why Your RealMe 16 Is Not Showing Battery Percentage
- Battery percentage display is turned off in system settings.
- Status bar icons are limited or customized incorrectly.
- Power saving mode is hiding detailed battery information.
- Temporary system glitches after a software update.
- System UI cache behaving unexpectedly.
Turn On Battery Percentage in Settings
The battery percentage option can be disabled accidentally, especially after updates or customization. Enabling it tells the system to show the exact number beside the battery icon.
Open Settings, and then tap Notifications and Status Bar.
Tap Status Bar, and then enable Battery percentage display.
Lock your phone and check the status bar to see if the percentage appears.
Check Status Bar Icon Settings
Some RealMe UI themes or layouts hide extra icons to keep the status bar clean. If the icon limit is active, the battery percentage may be hidden even when enabled.
Open Settings, and then tap Notifications and Status Bar.
Tap Status Bar icons, and then make sure battery-related icons are allowed.
Exit Settings and look at the top of the screen again.
Disable Power Saving Mode
Power saving mode can simplify the status bar to reduce distractions and save energy. This can remove the battery percentage temporarily.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Power saving mode, and then turn it off.
Once disabled, return to the home screen and check the battery indicator.
Restart the Phone
A restart refreshes the system interface and clears minor bugs that affect the status bar. This is often enough to bring the battery percentage back.
Swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to boot up fully.
After rebooting, check if the percentage is visible.
Reset System UI Preferences
If the issue persists, system UI preferences may be corrupted. Resetting them restores default behavior without deleting your data.
Open Settings, and then tap Additional Settings.
Tap Reset phone, and then choose Reset system settings only.
Confirm the reset and allow the phone to restart.
Once the battery percentage is enabled again, monitoring your RealMe 16’s power level becomes much easier. These fixes address the most common causes, and in most cases, the percentage returns immediately after adjusting the right setting.
FAQs
Why did the battery percentage disappear after an update on RealMe 16?
Software updates can reset or change display preferences. Checking status bar and battery settings usually restores it.
Does using battery percentage drain more power?
No. Showing the percentage does not noticeably affect battery life since it only displays existing data.
Can themes hide the battery percentage on RealMe 16?
Yes. Some themes or custom layouts modify the status bar. Switching back to the default theme can make the percentage visible again.
