Pixel users express worries about the charging limit after the March update.

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      If you’ve noticed that your Google Pixel 9 is charging to full capacity more quickly than you'd prefer, you're not the only one. Users have reported issues related to their devices’ charging limits following the March update that was released over the weekend.

      As reported by Android Authority, Pixel users have expressed concerns about their phones reaching 100% charge faster than normal, even after setting the charging limit to 80%. Some users on Reddit mentioned that their phones charged to 100% a few times immediately after the update, but then returned to charging up to 80% after disabling and re-enabling the limit. A user, u/asteria99, suggested that these rapid charging instances might be a result of recalibration.

      "This is likely intentional. It will occasionally charge to 100% to make sure the software’s battery reading is aligned with the battery’s actual status," they stated. "For this update, Google probably enforced this during the initial charge. Following the first full charge, it should operate normally."

      A product expert in the Google support forums confirmed that the recalibration process is a feature rather than a bug, responding to another Pixel user experiencing the same issue. They noted that for the phone to complete the recalibration, it must remain connected to the charger until the shield icon appears over the battery symbol in the status bar, which will persist for two hours after the device is fully charged. Subsequent charges will again be limited to 80%. However, the shield icon will not appear if you are using a wireless charger. In that case, the phone must stay on the wireless charging platform until the lightning bolt icon disappears.

      The charging limit issue is not exclusive to the Google Pixel 9, as it has also affected the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro, along with other Pixel devices that can update to the latest software. This same update introduced AI-based scam detection, enhancements to satellite messaging, personalization in Pixel Mode, and more.

      Cristina Alexander is a gaming and mobile writer at Digital Trends, providing balanced coverage of industry topics.

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