Besides the changes made to the media player, Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 allowed us to enable “Battery Health” on Pixel phones.
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Once live, visiting the Settings app > Battery will reveal a new item in the “Battery Health” menu. This page will allow you to “View Battery Health Status” and get “Tips for Extending Battery Life”.
Max Capacity will be listed as a percentage (bh_capacity_percentage), similar to what Apple does on iPhone, Watch, and Mac. Google gives a simple explanation and will also link with more information:
Phone batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are consumable components that become less effective and irreversible with age.
As needed, Battery Health will display prominent warning messages such as “Needs Attention”.
You can click on percentage for more details, while Google also notes how the percentage you provide is an “estimated measure of battery capacity relative to when it was new. Lower capacity may reduce hours of use between charges.” Direct tips include:
- Enable Adaptive Charging: Adaptive charging increases battery life which improves battery health
- Optimize your settings: There are two simple ways you can conserve battery life no matter how you use…
- Update to the latest software: Whenever available, make sure your Pixel is using the latest version of the Android operating system
- Find the best charging adapters: choose a charger that matches your power requirements and charging standard
Battery Health is slated to launch for Pixel phones running Android 13 QPR1, which is set to launch in December after an additional beta release next month. It is unclear what devices will receive this feature, and limiting it to new devices, such as the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, is out of the question.
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