Android 16 may finally reveal your Pixel's battery health
The Battery health menu was also part of Android 16 Beta 2, though activating it required some digging with the code. That's not the case in Android 16 Beta 3: you can access the menu on your Pixel 9 from Settings > Battery > Battery health (via Android Authority).
While I can see the page on my Pixel 8 Pro running Android 16 Beta 3, it does not show battery health or the estimated remaining capacity. Based on replies to a post from Android expert Mishaal Rahman on X, the feature seems to work only on the Pixel 9 series and, strangely, the Pixel 8a.
This indicates that even if Google officially rolls out the Battery health menu with Android 16, it could be limited to selected Pixels.
Besides showing the battery health, the menu also provides quick access to articles that can help extend the lifespan of your Pixel's cell. These include support articles for updating your phone to the latest software, turning on adaptive charging, avoiding extreme temperatures, and turning off unwanted features.
Below that, you'll find a Charging Optimization option, where you can enable Adaptive Charging or set your Pixel to charge only up to 80%.
With Pixel phones slated to receive seven years of updates, Google should allow users to view their device's battery health. This will help them take proactive measures to extend its lifespan and seek out a replacement when needed. Typically, this becomes necessary when the battery's capacity drops below 80% of its original charge.
Google took its time introducing the option to limit your Pixel's battery charge to 80%, finally rolling it out in November 2024 after months of testing. The company may follow a similar approach with the Battery health menu, meaning it might not debut with Android 16's stable release in Q2 2025, even though it appears nearly complete.
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