User level: Level 1 (9 points)I noticed a new contrasting power indicator on my iPad 11 (A16), iPadOS 27.2. Don't like it. Checked that I'm not in low-power mode, and did a full restart (though not a reset!). Anyone know how to get the no-contrast power indicator back?
Posted on Oct 26, 2026 3:03 PM
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 26, 2026 3:14 PM in response to Neoserf
You are not the first - and are unlikely to be the last - to comment upon (and dislike) the revised style/presentation of the battery charge percentage to within the charging graphic icon. Arguably, this change introduced with iPadOS 27 significantly detracts from the legibility/readability of the battery status icon. This is not a configurable item; you cannot restore the prior presentation
Apple invites submission of constructive comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal.
If you would like to request that Apple reconsider this change and return the iPad battery status to its previous visual elements - or request that this becomes a configuration setting in a future release of iPadOS - this would be the most appropriate channel through which to make your request:
You are unlikely to receive a personal reply, however, it is our understanding that all feedback is logged, analysed and forwarded to the appropriate team(s) for consideration. If a sufficient number of similar requests are submitted, it is quite possible that Apple will implement change - as has previously occurred with Apple's contentious Liquid Glass transparency.
Every request matters. If you would like to see change, it is in your own best interest to add your voice via the Feedback Portal.
The Apple Support Community is a user-to-user technical forum, that is not monitored by Apple Developers or Apple Support. Any comments or protests that you post here will not be seen or acted upon by anyone that can implement change.
User level: Level 6 (16,416 points)Oct 27, 2026 7:45 AM in response to Neoserf
You can’t get the battery icon and separate battery percentage back but you can take the percentage out of the icon for better visibility. Then add a battery widget or check the Control Center to see the percentage.
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)Oct 27, 2026 3:25 AM in response to Neoserf
Neoserf wrote:
Thanks for the info. Disappointing, but at least I now know to just get past it. Knowing is half of getting over it, eh?
PS: Thanks, too, for making it easy to add a feedback suggestion with that link. Done!
You're very welcome.
Indeed, understanding that this not a configuration issue saves [some] time and frustration in looking for a setting that you'll not find.
Providing feedback to Apple (you can submit as often as you like) provides an opportunity to influence Apple's design decisions. If enough requests are received, Apple might consider change; perhaps yours (or somebody else's) submission will be the one that will make it happen.
User level: Level 1 (9 points)Oct 26, 2026 6:02 PM in response to LotusPilot
Thanks for the info. Disappointing, but at least I now know to just get past it. Knowing is half of getting over it, eh?
PS: Thanks, too, for making it easy to add a feedback suggestion with that link. Done!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256383548