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Freeastray Author

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iPods charging case not charging past 83

I got new iPods as a gift 12-2025.

the case will not charge past 83%.

the ear buds themselves charge to 100%. Why won’t the case fully charge?

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 7, 2026 5:33 AM

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Old Toad

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Posted on Mar 7, 2026 4:14 PM

A quick search of the internet got this:

AirPods charging only to 80% is usually caused by the Optimized Battery Charging feature, which learns your daily routine to reduce battery aging by limiting full charging. You can disable this in your iPhone's Bluetooth settings for your AirPods under the "Battery" section,

You might want to read this Apple document: About Charge Limit and Optimized Battery Charging on ...Apple Suppor › en-us

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