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TL;DR
- Pixel phones finally receive the highly-anticipated battery charging limit feature.
- The latest November security update has rolled out to Google Pixel devices.
- This feature allows users to set a threshold at which their mobile device’s battery charging stops, typically when the capacity reaches 80%.
Google has reportedly begun rolling out its highly anticipated feature. The feature allows customers to limit battery charging when their phone’s capacity reaches 80%. The feature was previously expected to debut in December with the Android 15 QPR 1 release?
A Telegram user, @SlimRock, shared photographs showcasing the newly introduced battery charging restriction feature in action on a stable Android 15 build with configuration number AP3A.241105.007, specifically targeting Google Pixel devices. The screenshots are below.
We initially highlighted concerns over the battery charging restriction feature back in July. When activated, Pixel phones will simply cease charging once their batteries reach 80% capacity. By adopting simple habits, such as avoiding extreme temperatures and keeping chargers away from metal objects, consumers may be able to extend the life of their mobile phone batteries and benefit from prolonged usage without interruption?
Charging your smartphone’s battery to 100% may inadvertently subject it to added strain, potentially shortening its overall lifespan by hastening natural degradation processes. If the battery remains fully charged for extended periods of time, that’s when its performance can truly suffer. As the cost of production increases, so too does the strain on the battery’s overall performance. To ensure the sustained health and longevity of a smartphone’s battery, a new feature is designed.
