how to get the new battery icon

Anwar Khan 0 Reputation points
2026-04-14T11:23:48.39+00:00

how to get the new update that we can get the new battery icon

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  1. Hendrix-V 18,515 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-04-15T04:00:01.36+00:00

    Hi Anwar Khan,

    If you would like to try the new Windows 11 battery icon, it is currently included in certain Windows Insider Preview builds. These preview builds allow users to test new interface updates before they roll out more broadly.

    To get the update, please open Settings > Windows Update.

    • Select Windows Insider Program.
    • Sign in with your Microsoft account and choose an Insider channel (the Dev or Canary channel typically receives interface updates first).
    • After enrolling, return to Windows Update and click Check for updates.
    • Install the latest available Windows Insider Preview build and restart your PC.

    As mentioned by Q&A Assist, once you are on a supported build, the redesigned battery icon should appear automatically in the system tray. You can optionally show the percentage beside it by going to Settings > System > Power & battery and enabling Battery percentage.

    If the icon does not appear immediately, it may simply mean the feature is still rolling out to Insider devices. You can continue checking for updates to ensure your system is on the most recent build.

    I hope this helps you get access to the new battery indicator.

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    2026-04-14T11:24:02.33+00:00

    The new battery icon design is part of recent Windows 11 updates (including Insider builds) that update taskbar and lock screen battery indicators.

    To get the new battery icon:

    1. Make sure the PC is on a Windows 11 build that includes the updated battery icons. These are rolling out gradually via Windows Update and Windows Insider builds. On supported builds, the new icons appear automatically in the system tray, Quick Settings, Settings, and the lock screen.
    2. After updating, to show the battery percentage next to the icon, go to Settings > System > Power & battery, then turn on Battery Percentage.
    3. If using the Windows 11 2024 Update with energy saver, an additional energy saver icon appears in the system tray (desktop PCs) or a leaf icon on battery-powered devices when energy saver is active. Configure this under Settings > System > Power & battery or via the Power & battery shortcut: Power & battery.

    Once on a build that contains these changes, no separate download is needed; the new battery icon style is built into the OS.

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