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Hi, I'd like to ask how to turn on the battery on hold feature?
At first I bought my MacBook, it always hold the battery until 80% state of charge. But after one year usage I notice that it didn't hold the 80% anymore, eventho I turn on 'Optimized Battery Charging' options. What should I do? Thanks!
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.3
Hi bmdylan,
Thanks for following up. If you haven't. This feature can change as your charging habits are learned, and is an automatic process. Try turning that feature off and then enabling again to see if that makes and difference.
See how here: If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac - Apple Support
Thanks
Hi bmdylan,
Thanks for following up. If you haven't. This feature can change as your charging habits are learned, and is an automatic process. Try turning that feature off and then enabling again to see if that makes and difference.
See how here: If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac - Apple Support
Thanks
Greetings, bmdylan.
First, you’ll need to ensure that your Mac is using macOS Big Sur or later.
“In macOS Big Sur or later, Optimized Battery Charging is designed to improve the lifespan of your battery and reduce the time your Mac spends fully charged. When the feature is enabled, your Mac will delay charging past 80% in certain situations. Your Mac learns your charging routine and aims to ensure that your Mac is fully charged when unplugged.” If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac
To ensure that it’s enabled, open the Apple menu () > System Preferences > Battery. You should see the option to enable Optimized battery charging.
We hope this helps!
Sincerely.
Hi JessS19,
Thanks for your tips!
Currently my Mac is using macOS Monterey, and I already enable the Optimized battery charging option (I never turn it off tho).
But, I still found out that my Mac always charge to 100% (no delay after reaching 80%). Do you have any tips? Thanks
Hi Stevi!
Sure, would love to try your tips. Thanks!
How to turn on 'Battery on Hold' feature
