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"Optimized battery charging" does not work

Hello! My 6 month old MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019) has its battery life down to 79 %. I rarely use it on battery. Both "Optimized battery charging" and "Manage battery longevity" options are checked, however the laptop keeps battery charged to 100% (rather than expected 80%) all the time.

Are there any other settings (not on the Battery System Properties) that control battery management? Thank you!

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 22, 2021 9:58 AM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2021 10:47 AM

dmitri83 wrote:

Hello! My 6 month old MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019) has its battery life down to 79 %. I rarely use it on battery. Both "Optimized battery charging" and "Manage battery longevity" options are checked, however the laptop keeps battery charged to 100% (rather than expected 80%) all the time.
Are there any other settings (not on the Battery System Properties) that control battery management? Thank you!


You can Try resetting the SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964


if no resolve—


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost.

https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



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Jun 22, 2021 10:47 AM in response to dmitri83

dmitri83 wrote:

Hello! My 6 month old MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019) has its battery life down to 79 %. I rarely use it on battery. Both "Optimized battery charging" and "Manage battery longevity" options are checked, however the laptop keeps battery charged to 100% (rather than expected 80%) all the time.
Are there any other settings (not on the Battery System Properties) that control battery management? Thank you!


You can Try resetting the SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964


if no resolve—


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost.

https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095



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