Phone won't charge past 80 percent
Your phone has a battery protection feature turned on that stops charging at 80 percent to extend battery life. This is a safety feature, not a problem. If you want your phone to charge all the way, we'll show you how to turn it off.
Modern Android phones have a setting that stops charging at 80 percent to protect your battery from wear. This keeps your battery healthy long-term because constantly running at 100 percent drains it faster. The phone is working exactly as it should. You just need to decide if you want the protection or full charge. If you need the full battery, it's safe to turn off this protection.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking 80 percent charging means your battery is broken. It's just a protection feature
- Turning off battery protection but then not unplugging and plugging the charger back in to trigger a refresh
- Not realizing that overheating will also stop charging. Heat protection is separate from battery protection
Signs you need professional help
- If you've tried all the steps and your phone still won't charge past 80 percent, or if it gets extremely hot when charging, give us a call and we'll sort it out.
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