What you need to know
- Google is likely to reintroduce the “Battery Health” settings page with Android 16 for Pixel devices.
- The page displays battery condition and capacity, and provides advice to extend the battery life.
- Google should also work on new feature for Pixel phones that will recalibrate battery measurements over the weeks.
Android 16 Beta 2 was published at the end of last week for owners of Pixel devices, which was a significant update compared to the first, with upgrades of the camera and media parameters. New discoveries now reveal that Google probably brings the long -awaited page of “battery health” parameters again with the latest beta version.
As spotted by 9TO5GOOGLE And their APK information of the Settings Services application bearing version 1.1.0.717462792 – has revealed channels concerning a new battery health functionality, which was adapted in 2022 – with Android 13 QPR1. Although it has not become live, it seems that the research giant tries it again this time with Android 16.
The new page can be found in Pixel phones with the latest beta version and users can access settings> Battery health – just above the battery percentage switch. Going further presents the state “see the state of health of the battery and the advice to extend the section of the life of your battery”.
Below, Pixel Phone users will be able to check their battery condition, which shows whether it is normal or not. The battery capacity probably indicates its lifespan. If the phone is brand new, it will probably display 100%, and it should gradually decrease because the phone is used for longer periods, like a few years, for example.
Pixel Phone users can also know how to take care of the batteries of their device using guides and relevant items provided in the Assistance tab. In addition, there is a load optimization rocking, which can be activated.
Overall, the new inclusion seems to be a significant improvement compared to previous stains in the Android 13 QPR1, note 9TO5. The same added section, previously, he had just presented the support items on how to take good care of the battery of the device by allowing an adaptive load and other suggestions of this type.
The publication has also discovered by APK channels that Google will probably offer a new capacity to “improve battery measures” by providing a recalibration process, which will be carried out during the weeks. Publish what, the state of the battery capacity will probably be updated. If at all users see a drop in status, they could perceive their battery which lasts “less time between the charges”.
It is encouraging to have the current functionality, which can be very useful for pixel owners if it deploys via the stable version of Android 16.
