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low battery warning

How can I increase the amount of time that I receive a low battery warning? I usually get the warning right before my mac is ready to power down. thanks.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 23, 2022 5:18 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2022 1:50 PM

What the user wants and what the Battery can deliver to the computer may not be one and the same.


Batteries do loose the ability to hold a reasonable charge over time and need replacements.


The fact this 2015 computer in 2022 equals 7 years maybe be telling the user that it can not provide the Extra Time before a Warning of Low Battery is presented.


Have taken enough of your time and wish you good luck with this issue

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Oct 24, 2022 1:50 PM in response to Mrnib

What the user wants and what the Battery can deliver to the computer may not be one and the same.


Batteries do loose the ability to hold a reasonable charge over time and need replacements.


The fact this 2015 computer in 2022 equals 7 years maybe be telling the user that it can not provide the Extra Time before a Warning of Low Battery is presented.


Have taken enough of your time and wish you good luck with this issue

Oct 23, 2022 6:37 PM in response to Mrnib

Mrnib wrote:

How can I increase the amount of time that I receive a low battery warning? I usually get the warning right before my mac is ready to power down. thanks.



Use Low Power Mode

Supported Models: Available on MacBook (Early 2016 and later) and MacBook Pro (Early 2016 and later).


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Oct 24, 2022 2:57 AM in response to Mrnib

How may Full Battery Cycles has this computer experienced ?


Batteries are considered Consumable Products.


Over time it will degrade to a point where it needs to be replaced.


The usage is normal as the capacity will go up and down all the time and never stay always at 100%.


Apple Batteries are rated for 1000 Full Battery Cycles and / or 80% Capacity before needing Evaluation or replacement.



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