MacBook Pro MagSafe light green at 80% limit after update

Hello,

I have a MacBook Pro with MagSafe charging, and I noticed a change after the latest macOS update.

I have the charge limit set to 80% in the battery settings. Before the update, when the Mac was connected to the charger, the MagSafe cable light would usually stay orange/amber, even when the battery was limited or below 100%.

Now, when the Mac is at 80% and connected to power, the MagSafe light turns green, even though the battery is not at 100%. In the battery menu, it shows that the Mac is connected to the power adapter and that charging is limited to 80%.

My question is:

With the charge limit set to 80%, is it normal for the MagSafe light to turn green once it reaches that limit, even though the battery is not at 100%?

In other words, does macOS Tahoe 26.5 now consider 80% as “fully charged” because of the charge limit, causing the MagSafe light to turn green?

Thank you for your help

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Posted on May 12, 2026 1:10 PM

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Posted on May 13, 2026 6:48 AM

The MagSafe battery indicator may now turn green after reaching the selected charge limit due to a fix in macOS 26.5, which aligns the LED behavior with the actual charging status. This update improves clarity by indicating when the charge limit has been reached, making it easier to understand the charging state.

MagSafe Battery Indicator Changes in macOS 26.5

New Behavior of the Indicator

With the recent update to macOS 26.5, the MagSafe battery indicator has been improved. It now turns green when the selected charge limit is reached. This change enhances user experience by providing a clearer understanding of the battery's charging status.

Benefits of the Update

Clarity: The green indicator signifies that the battery has reached the set charge limit, helping users know when their device is fully charged.
User Control: Users can set a charge limit to preserve battery health, and the indicator reflects this setting accurately.

Summary of Indicator Colors

Indicator Color Meaning

Green. Charge limit reached

Amber. Charging in progress

No Light. No power detected or poor connection

This update aligns the LED behavior with the actual charging status, making it easier for users to monitor their MacBook's battery health and charging state.

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"The old way" was that 'charging on hold' would show Amber, essentially "battery situation under control", but users wanted more information.

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May 29, 2026 11:15 AM in response to Juuggo

I actually liked it the way it was before. Is there an option to keep the light red at 80%?

MacBook Pro MagSafe light green at 80% limit after update