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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

Posted on Feb 22, 2025 10:16 AM

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About Optimized Battery Charging on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Feb 22, 2025 12:14 PM in response to Ruff2102

About Optimized Battery Charging on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Feb 22, 2025 12:15 PM in response to Ruff2102

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

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