How to Show Battery Percentage in Ubuntu Linux
You can easily show your exact battery percentage in Ubuntu Linux by enabling a specific setting.
This feature displays the precise remaining charge, replacing the generic battery icon with a clear numerical value.
Starting with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, this customization is built directly into the operating system, allowing you to quickly gauge your power status.
Knowing your exact battery percentage helps you manage your laptop’s power more effectively and estimate your remaining usage time accurately.
Open Settings, navigate to the Power section, and toggle “Show Battery Percentage” to On. This will display the exact battery percentage in the system menu bar.
How to change battery status as a percentage in Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux doesn’t show your battery percentage by default, just a simple icon. To get a clearer idea of your battery life, you can easily change the battery status to show the exact percentage remaining.
This icon doesn’t show how much charge is left or when the battery might run out. However, if the battery status is shown as a percentage, you’ll have a better idea of how long you have before the battery runs out or is fully charged.
Here’s how the battery status looks on the System menu.
To change the battery status to percentage, use the steps below.
To open System Settings, go to the Activities overview and type ‘Settings’.
You can also click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop and select ‘Settings’.
On the System menu, select Settings, as highlighted below.
That should do it! You can now close the settings app.
Conclusion:
- Changing the battery status to a percentage in Ubuntu Linux indicates the remaining battery charge.
- By following the simple steps outlined above, users can easily enable or disable the battery percentage display on the system menu bar.
- Understanding the battery charge level or how long it takes for the battery to run out becomes more convenient with the percentage display.
How do I check battery health on Ubuntu 24?
Open the Activities overview and start typing Power. Click Power to open the panel. The status of Batteries and known Devices is displayed.
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