Why does my Apple Watch only charge till 80% after the watchOS 11.3.1 update?
Recently after updating to Watch 11.3.1, my watch will only charge to 80%. Is this a battery saving feature?
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Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 11
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Recently after updating to Watch 11.3.1, my watch will only charge to 80%. Is this a battery saving feature?
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Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 11
It could be. Or the battery is aging.
Apple Watch Battery and Performance - Apple Support
M1 Mac mini, macOS 15.3.1; Watch, series 10 GPS-only, watchOS 11.3.1; iPhone 16, iOS 18.3.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 18.3; HomePods, audioOS 18.3 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
Why does my Apple Watch only charge till 80% after the watchOS 11.3.1 update?