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Looks Like Ventura Broke My Optimized Battery Charging
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Also, I I'm not able to zoom in on any of the settings menus. Possibly it's being hidden? If I hit "zoom" or "expand" it does nothing.
Give it a little more time. It does not seem to be on a specific time table like exactly 14 days, it seems to vary based on your usage on battery.
Yes, I will wait a while longer to see what happens. I have had it plugged into power for the last 15 days with just one period of 2-3 hours about a week ago where I used it unplugged. Still at 100% right now.
It is rather difficult to understand why it takes so long to start working, especially when I have not been using it plugged in and not plugged in on a daily basis. It seems to me that 15 days is certainly long enough. Assuming it ever starts to work. I hope so. I am starting to get concerned though.
I wonder if I am confused about Optimized Battery Charging? If I plug in my MBP and it charges to 100% and I leave it plugged in (almost 16 days now) will it never go down to 80%? I would expect the MBP to be smart and even if plugged in it would use the battery to allow it to go down to 80%. Do I need to unplug it and let it go below 80% and then plug it in so that it will charge to 80% and stop? I tried that a week ago, but it didn't work. It was under 80%, I plugged it in, and it charged up to 100% again and it has remained that way.
For some people here, the feature either hasn't worked or has been inconsistent. You should consider using an app like AlDente, which works and is highly thought of on the forums.
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That may have reset the clock so to speak. Just leave it plugged in and don't do anything and it will eventually see the pattern of non-battery usage and drop to 80% and hold there.
Yes, I will do that. I just rememebered that about 3 days ago I wiped down my computer table so I moved things off for about 5 minutes. I had to unplug the MBP to do that also. Although rare, I wonder if a power glitch (maybe only a second or two) would also reset it?
Yes, I will consider that if after a bit more time the built in Apple software proves to not work.For some people here, the feature either hasn't worked or has been inconsistent. You should consider using an app like AlDente, which works and is highly thought of on the forums.
AlDente
AlDente – Charge Limiter The ALL-IN-ONE charge Limiter App for MacBooks. Download Free Get AlDente Pro AlDente gives you the tools you need to extend the life of your MacBook battery. Why do I need this? Li-ion batteries (like the one in your MacBook) last the longest when operated between 20%...
Good news! This morning when I brought my new MBP out of sleep I noticed that the battery is now at 80%. It took about 17 days to get off of 100%.
I just want to add that it is not that mine isn't working, the option is not there in settings-battery where it should be. I had and it worked in Monterey, but after upgrading to Ventura it is no more.
Is this it?
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