Enhancements to Windows 11 Battery Indicator
The battery indicator, a staple in the Taskbar of Windows 11, has long served its purpose, providing users with essential information about their device’s power status. However, Microsoft is now poised to elevate this functionality, transforming the battery indicator from a simple gauge into a more informative tool.
In an exciting development, the battery indicator will soon feature a dynamic color-changing design, moving beyond its traditional monochrome appearance. This enhancement will allow users to easily identify their device’s status at a glance: the icon will glow green while charging and shift to orange when battery saver mode is activated.
It is important to note that these new features are currently exclusive to the Dev build of Windows 11. For those eager to explore this upgrade, it’s essential to understand that the color-changing battery indicator is a hidden option, accessible only through a utility like ViVeTool.
The discovery of this feature was made by the inquisitive user known as Phantom of Earth, who shared the news on social media, highlighting the visual changes to the battery icon across various system interfaces.
For tech enthusiasts looking to enable this new mode, XDA Developers has provided clear instructions. Users can activate the updated battery icon with the following commands:
Updated battery icon: vivetool /enable /id:48822452. Section labels for the battery usage graph: vivetool /enable /id:53092139. If these commands don't work, enable 48433719 and reboot.
The timeline for when these features will be rolled out beyond the Dev build and integrated into the standard Settings menu remains uncertain, but anticipation is building among users eager for a more intuitive battery management experience.
