iOS 16 was released this Monday, and with it came a novelty that has long been desired by those who have an iPhone with Face ID. This is because since 2017, Apple has removed the ability to view battery charge from the status bar.
But, unfortunately for some users, this feature is not available for all expected models. This was not included in models such as the latest iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12 minibut did not reach iPhone 11 and iPhone XR.
But those who have these models can now breathe a sigh of relief. According to those who have already installed the iOS 16.1 beta, these four smartphones will be able to activate the battery percentage in the status bar with this update.
Smartphones that will show battery percentage in the status bar after iOS 16.1
- iphone 13 mini
- iphone 12 mini
- iphone 11
- iPhone xp
They join other models in the iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone XS, and iPhone X series. Status bar.
Apple’s excuse for not initially listing the battery percentage on these models, in the case of the Mini models, would be a lack of space. In the case of the iPhone 11 and iPhone XR, this can be explained by the fact that they have a lower pixel density.
In any case, many users of these models did not have access to a feature that should have always been there. And given the pressure of complaints, Apple has also decided to return the battery percentage to the status bar in these models.
Like other models, this is an option that you can activate or deactivate as you wish.
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