Switch to Battery % View?

[magohn]

Hi all,

I picked up my Evo for $229 at Radio Shack today and Im loving it!

Quick question. Is there a setting to display the battery status as a % instead of a bar? Alternatively, is there an app for that? I dont want to have dual battery monitors in the status bar, I want to replace the one thats already there.

Any help appreciated and I look forwards to 'working' with you all.

 

[G19]

The only way to do it is to root your phone and flash a ROM with the modification or download an app that'll put a second battery percent in the left corner of your notification bar. You could also root and flash a battery modification

 

[magohn]

The only way to do it is to root your phone and flash a ROM with the modification or download an app that'll put a second battery percent in the left corner of your notification bar. You could also root and flash a battery modification

Thanks, I figured as much. Im a little gun-shy to root as I only just got the phone today. I have rooted an Intercept and then the Triumph so Im not adversed to have a go. i also read that we could install Google Now (Androids Siri) if rooted and on ICS.

Hmmmm - I think i will leave 'as is' for now until the newness novelty fades.

Thanks!

 

[ajore22]

There is another way, its not quite the same but can serve the same purpose.

With Elixir 2, you can create a status bar widget with some toggles or w/e, and include a a battery level shortcut. Then set the notification icon to battery level. I prefer the Elixir widget to the built in quick settings.

Hope this helps!


Elixir status bar widget

2nd notification from left

EDIT: I guess I kind of ignored G19's post, but that is kind of what he was talking about.