How to Customize Android Status Bar Icons

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Enable Developer Options

   Open Settings and navigate to About phone. Locate the Build number entry and tap it seven times in rapid succession until the system displays the message that you are now a developer.

   Note: If prompted, enter your device PIN or pattern to confirm.
2. 30 sec

   Access System UI Tuner

   While stock Android restricts system-level status bar modification, many manufacturers include a System UI Tuner. If not natively visible in Settings, download a third-party System UI Tuner shortcut app from the Play Store to trigger the hidden activity.

   Note: Some manufacturers block this menu entirely.
3. 1 min

   Toggle Status Bar Icons

   Once inside the System UI Tuner menu, select Status bar. You will see a list of individual toggles for system icons including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Battery, and Alarm. Tap the toggle next to any icon to immediately hide or show it from the status bar.

   Note: Hidden icons remain active in the background; only their visual indicator is removed.
4. 45 sec

   Manage Battery Percentage

   If you prefer to see the numeric value of your battery level, navigate to Settings > Battery. Toggle the Battery percentage switch to Always show. This changes the status bar icon to include the exact charge percentage.

5. 1 min

   Use Third-Party System UI Tools

   For granular control beyond toggling, utilize tools like SystemUI Tuner by Zachary Wander via ADB commands. Connect your device to a computer, authorize USB debugging, and grant the application secure settings permissions via the terminal command 'adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS'.

   Note: Ensure your computer has the latest Android SDK Platform-Tools installed.