iOS 16.1 Adds Battery Percentage to iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 Status Bar Show Wednesday September 14, 2022 12:12 pm PDT by Juli Clover Apple in iOS 16 updated the battery icon on iPhones with Face ID to display the specific battery percentage rather than just a visual representation of battery level. At launch, this feature did not include the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone XR, or iPhone 11, but according to multiple reports from the MacRumors forums and Twitter, all of these iPhones now support the feature. Battery percent was not present on iPhones that have Face ID in iOS 15 because of the lack of space on either side of the notch that houses the TrueDepth camera hardware, but Apple's updated iOS 16 design adds the specific battery level to the battery icon, providing a better idea of battery status at a glance. With this update, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 users can see their battery percentage in the status bar, and battery percentage is officially available on the iPhone XR and later. Devices without a Face ID notch always display the battery percentage as well. This article will show you how to display the battery percentage on an iPhone XR. Unlike older iPhone models, the battery percentage isn't displayed on the status bar. View the Battery Percentage in the Control CenterCheck the battery percentage in the Control Center of the iPhone XR (and all models after that).
Ask Siri for the Battery PercentageSiri is the helpful voice assistant for iOS that can quickly answer your voice commands.
Note:To set up Siri to receive a voice command, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Toggle Listen for "Hey Siri" and/or Press Side Button for Siri. Add a Battery Percentage Widget to the iPhone XRThe Control Center is the simplest way to view the battery percentage. But if you want a larger visual aid, add a widget to the iPhone's home screen or the Today View. First, ensure you have updated the iPhone to iOS 14 or higher. Tip:The steps to add a widget are similar for the Today View and the Home Screen. Adding a widget to the Today View helps to organize all widgets on one screen and keep the home screen decluttered.
Where Did the iPhone's Battery Percentage Go?The battery percentage is always present on the status bar on iPhone 8 or earlier models. The arrival of the iPhone XR introduced the notch for the front-facing camera, so the battery percentage was removed as a space-saving measure. But you can still use the methods above to see the battery percentage in an iPhone XR. How to Turn on an iPhone XR FAQ
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