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(Android) How to get the percentages indicator inside the battery icon, just like it is in Android Marshmallow

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Oct 21, 2015, 7:49 AM

Android How-to

Android 6 Marshmallow is coming to bring about some welcome changes to Android. From functional, under-the-hood changes like Doze mode, entirely new features like Android Pay and native fingerprint support, to some pure cosmetic changes, like placing the battery percentage indicator inside the battery icon in the status bar.

So, if you don't own a Nexus, chances are good that it'll take a while before you get some sweet soft Marshmallow on your phone. Well, there's still bound to be ways to emulate some of its cosmetic features – like the app drawer, for example. In this tutorial, we will show you how to hide that battery percentage number in the battery icon itself, effectively freeing some space on your notifications bar.

How to get the percentages indicator inside the battery icon

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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