If you’re using iOS 16 and want to keep a closer eye on your device’s battery life, turning on the battery percentage is a simple and useful feature. Here’s how you can enable this option on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 16.
To begin, swipe down from the top-right corner of your device’s screen to access the Control Center. This action opens up a set of quick-access shortcuts and settings, including the battery percentage display, among other options.
Once you’ve accessed the Control Center, you’ll notice a button that looks like a battery icon. Tap on this icon to view additional battery details, including the current battery percentage. This is a quick way to check your battery level without diving deep into settings.
If you prefer a more permanent solution where the battery percentage is constantly visible on your device’s status bar, you can enable this feature through the Settings menu. Start by navigating to the Settings app on your iOS 16 device; it’s often represented by a gear icon.
Within the Settings menu, locate and select the “Battery” option. This section houses various battery-related settings and information, including the toggle for displaying the battery percentage on your device’s status bar.
Scroll through the Battery settings until you find the “Battery Percentage” toggle switch. By default, this option is typically disabled, meaning that only the standard battery icon without the percentage is displayed in your status bar.
To turn on the battery percentage display, simply tap on the toggle switch next to “Battery Percentage.” Once activated, you should see the numeric representation of your device’s remaining battery life appear alongside the battery icon in the status bar.
Having the battery percentage visible can be incredibly handy, especially if you rely heavily on your device throughout the day. It provides a more precise indication of your remaining battery life compared to just relying on the visual representation of the battery icon.
With the battery percentage turned on, you can plan your usage more effectively, ensuring that you have enough battery to last through your day without unexpected interruptions or shutdowns.
Remember, you can always access the Control Center quickly by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen to check your battery percentage on the go, even if you prefer to keep the feature disabled in your status bar.
Experiment with both methods of checking your battery percentage—through the Control Center and the status bar display—to determine which option works best for your daily routine and preferences.
