How to Show Battery Percentage in Ubuntu Linux
Showing the battery percentage in Ubuntu Linux displays the exact remaining charge for your laptop.
This simple setting replaces the generic battery icon with a clear number, so you can see precisely how much power you have left before needing to plug in.
This feature is a standard part of Ubuntu, available from version 22.04 LTS onwards. It gives you an instant, precise overview of your laptop’s power status.
Knowing your exact battery percentage helps you manage your laptop’s power better and guess how much longer you can use it.
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
The battery status display in Ubuntu Linux can change to show the exact percentage of battery remaining, replacing the generic icon. Seeing the battery percentage helps you know precisely how much power your laptop has and when you need to charge it. This change makes managing your laptop's battery life more efficient.
The default battery icon doesn’t show the precise charge remaining or predict when it might run out. When you display the battery status as a percentage, you get 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.
Ubuntu Linux centralizes most settings in the System Settings panel. From here, you can manage configurations, user accounts, and updates.
To access it, open the Activities overview and type ‘Settings’.
Alternatively, 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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