diff --git a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/BatteryMeterView.java b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/BatteryMeterView.java
index 3ac67056ff809..d5383b975211e 100644
--- a/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/BatteryMeterView.java
+++ b/packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/BatteryMeterView.java
@@ -146,6 +146,7 @@ public class BatteryMeterView extends LinearLayout implements
                 getContext().getContentResolver().registerContentObserver(
                         Settings.System.getUriFor(SHOW_BATTERY_PERCENT), false, mSettingObserver,
                         newUserId);
+                updateShowPercent();
             }
         };