80% Android Battery Charging

If you’re lucky enough to have a Google Pixel phone (I say that cause they’re really good)...
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Google's latest Pixel update brings a nifty new feature: the ability to limit your phone's charge to 80% to preserve battery health. We’ve talked about this before and the experts agree that keeping your battery charged between 20-80% gives it the best chance of a long life.

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So no longer do you need to monitor your charging as the Google magic happens in the background. 
You might ask, like I did… what happens when your phone hits that 80% mark and you've left it plugged in?

The Magic of Bypass Charging
It turns out that your Pixel is smarter than you might think. Once it reaches the 80% charge limit, it switches to bypass charging. This means that the phone draws power directly from the charger to power its components, bypassing the battery altogether.

Why is this beneficial?

• Preserved Battery Health: By reducing the number of charge cycles, bypass charging can significantly extend your phone's battery life.
• Cooler Operation: Bypassing the battery can help keep your phone cooler, especially during intensive tasks like gaming or video editing.
• Improved Performance: A cooler phone is a faster phone, as overheating can lead to performance throttling.

While this feature is a welcome addition, it's important to note that it may not be available on all Pixel models. It's likely that specific hardware requirements, such as a compatible USB power chip, are necessary to enable bypass charging.
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As always, keep your phone's software up-to-date to benefit from the latest features and security patches as they become available.

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