Questions tagged [battery]
Concerning devices that store electrical power which can be used to run various devices in the absence of external power.
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Ask Siri for battery level on Apple TV remote
On our Apple TV 4K, we were previously able to ask Siri on the remote control “battery level”. The current amount of battery charge appeared on screen.
That feature disappeared in recent versions of ...
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the battery condition is ‘Normal’, but the macbook air 2017 can not be used without power supply
I have watched dramas several times that caused my computer to be extremely hot, and then the battery was unable to function properly. However, the battery condition was normal and the number of ...
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2023 Edition: Why does my iPhone turn on when I plug it in to charge? And, how can I stop it from doing so? [duplicate]
As of 2023 is there a way, anyway at all (short of bricking it), to prevent my iPhone 13 from starting up automatically when I plug it in to charge when it is already turned off, or if it is fully ...
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Can I use a LIR2032 battery instead of a CR2032 for my AirTag?
Original AirTags use a CR2032 "coin" battery. I would like to replace it with an LiR2032 battery, which is the same size but rechargeable, while CR2032 is not. I thus feel LiR2032 is more ...
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Can it cause battery damage to use 10.5W phone charger(not PD) for my MacBook Air M1? [duplicate]
I heard using a low wattage charger can damage the battery but I'm not sure if it's really true. The Apple's official document just says the speed will be low but not mentions about the damage.
What ...
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Why is my MacBook Pro 13" 2019 (A1989) not powering on? [duplicate]
I left my macbook on charge after putting it to sleep. Later when I'm trying on turn it on, it's simply refusing to turn on. There are just no signs of life.
First I checked the charger and cable, ...
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Apple store said my screen is busted and needs external display. Screen randomly turned on before disposal.?
I have a mid 2014 MBP 13" Retina, bought at an Apple Authorized reseller in 2018 brand new though (it was a custom and special order that's why I got it new in 2018.)
Laptop is fine except the ...
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iPhone 6S only charges from one side of lightning charger if connected to laptop through USB, but shows green charging icon on both sides
My laptop is a Fujitsu Lifebook T937. It's a second hand laptop I got a few months ago after previously experiencing problems with my MacBook Pro Mid 2012 that unfortunately went unsolved
The first ...
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Macbook Pro A1502 Help Needed [duplicate]
Earlier post was deleted as it sound similar to other posted question, I did check and its not the same problem.
I have problem with MacBook Pro Retina A1502, I believe the battery is drained while on ...
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Disabling (specific) apps from running during sleep in macOS
I want to disable some apps from running during sleep (due to unwanted/unnecessary battery consumption). Particularly; I want to disable Microsoft OneDrive from running during sleep on a M2 MacBook ...
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New battery is degrading fast? [duplicate]
So as mentioned in my last post I got a new battery. It is not even a week and Coconut Battery tells this design capacity, around 79%. Is it normal or there is some issue in the battery? I run the ...
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MacBook pro 2012 won't turn on [duplicate]
Hello good day I was using my MacBook pro 2012 this morning and it went off I tried turning it on and plug in the charger but it still isn't turning on so I checked on YouTube for solutions to the ...
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Battery of 2018 MacBook Pro won't charge [duplicate]
Specifically, the battery won't charge when connected via power adapter. If I go to the battery menu in the menu bar, I no longer see an option "Charge to full now" like I used to before. I ...
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Watch battery issues
I have a Series 3 Watch that is about 4 years old (purchased new). I have noticed that when I place it on the Apple charger, it dings, and the green charge symbol comes on as normal. After about 2 ...
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Incorrect battery charge percentages
I bought a new battery for my Macbook. Besides not giving an accurate indication of the battery (due to a calibration issue I guess), it gives a different value to the Mac and the coconutBattery. What ...
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MacBook A1398 has been turned off for years and will not turn on
I’ve got a MacBook A1398 that has been laying around on a shelve for a minimum of 7 years which I’d like to try to revive. I’ve hooked up the MagSafe charger for around 12 hours and keeps showing the ...
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Apple watch battery drain very fast with full max capactity
I got a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 months ago. During the last half-month, I have not worn it and recharged it regularly. In the first 2 months, I can use it without recharging for two days at least.
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Why is my iPhone phone app causing poor battery performance all of a sudden?
I'm running iOS 16.5.1. In the last couple of days, my normally battery-efficient phone has been running out of battery in less than 6 hours, even with Low Power mode enabled. Today the battery ...
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Mac Pro M1 (2022) doesnt charge via USB-C - sometimes
I have a problem with my Macbook pro M1 14" 2022 model. I use it on my desktop and to combat the issue of few usb (A) ports, I have it connected to a (branded) docking station (Fujitsu USB Port ...
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How to check the battery health of a Magic Mouse 2? [duplicate]
No I do not want to see the 'percent charge' left (which is all that gets returned when trying to google this)
In the same way as you can see the 'battery health' for an iPhone, I would like to see ...
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Can I turn my old iPhone into a stationary iOS hub?
I want to turn my old iPhone Xr into a permanent iOS hub on the wall in my bathroom. I have an HomePod mini already but I feel that I also need a screen there to check the weather, reminders and ...
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2019 MacBook Pro not charging after battery replacement (charged once)
I have a 13” 2019 MacBook Pro. The battery needed to be replaced so I ordered a non-OEM battery and swapped myself. Everything went smooth, no issues whatsoever. I reattached the bottom case and ...
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Battery not charging on MacBook Pro (mid-2012)
Seems to be a common problem, but so far, I haven't found a solution.
I have a mid-2012 MacBook Pro 15" running OSMojave 10.14.6. The battery I'm currently using has seen days, but all sysinfo ...
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Is my iPad Air 4 battery problem hardware or software related?
I got a used iPad Air 4 off from eBay, for an arguably great price, but without warranty: shame on me!
In principle it works great, but there is a thing concerning the battery lifetime that puzzles me:...
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How to get a notification when MacBook battery needs to charge?
I get no notifications whatsoever regarding the battery levels before my MacBooks die. What setting do I need to enable in System Settings to get a notification when a MacBook battery needs to charge?
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Does a powered USB device draw power from the MacBook battery or power outlet when the MacBook is plugged in?
I have a few USB devices that are powered by USB. When my MacBook is on battery I assume the draw from USB device is from the only power source, the battery of the MacBook. When the MacBook is plugged ...
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AirPods battery never 100% again
I have my first-gen AirPods now for a couple of years and I have been noticing for some time that my AirPods aren't able to be fully charged to 100% again. Here is a screenshot of my AirPods not ...
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Considering that my Mac is usually on clamshell-mode, should I let it sleep always or should I shut it down?
Almost always, I use my Macbook Air (M1) connected to an external display and closed. This means under the "clamshell mode".
On most occasions, I simply stop using the computer. After 5 ...
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Charging requirements for 2023 16" MacBook Pro (M2 Pro)
I have a 2023 16" MacBook Pro (M2 Pro). I'm trying to determine some levels of minimum charging requirements.
It's well advertised that to Fast Charge, you need the 140W charger and to use the ...
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MacBook Pro (13-inch non-retina mid2012) won't turn on after connecting a Raspberry Pi to it using a USB cable
I was working with my Raspberry Pi Pico, connecting it to my MacBook Pro (13-inch non-retina display mid 2012, running macOS Catalina) using a USB cable (with the other end being a micro USB). ...
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Dock utility that shows current energy usage
The Activity Monitor.app has its own section all for energy consumption. This is really great for finding the aggregate worst offenders. The cpu section is great for finding the worst offender at any ...
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Does Apple authorised repair centre reapply the “IP68” rating fully, after changing battery?
I am thinking of buying a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro from an Apple-authorised service provider (I live in Portugal and there is no Apple Store). They said the battery of the refurbished unit will be at ...
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iPad Mini 6 battery drain overnight without activity
I used my otherwise normally functioning iPad some days back and let it charge to full via USB connected to a Macbook (while sharing the internet from the tablet to the Mac). After shutting down the ...
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How can I fix a MacBook that won't start due to a faulty battery? Can I run it without one? [duplicate]
I have a MacBook pro 2016. Over the past few months, the battery performance started deteriorating rapidly. It wouldn't change all the way up to 100% anymore, and over time the maximum charge level ...
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How can I disable CPU throttling on MacBook pro 15 mid 2012 retina with new battery but died SMC?
MacBook Pro 15 mid-2012 Retina a1398
Mac OS Catalina 10.15.7
I have died SMC in my MBP with a new battery (I think it will solve problem of invisible battery for system), frequency of my i7 3635QM is ...
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MacBook Pro without battery - nobatterynoproblem.kext permanently
I have a 2011 MacBook Pro that I use without a battery.
Every time I turn the macbook on, I have to use this kext (https://github.com/balecrim/NoBatteryNoProblem.kext) to improve the velocity of my ...
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Would it be safe to keep my iPad connected to a power source for hours? [duplicate]
I have my iPad connected to my Samsung Smart Monitor M7 through the Thunderbolt cable continuously for hours so my iPad is charged all the time from the power available from the monitor.
Is it safe ...
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Why does my 2017 Macbook Pro 13" 4 thunderbolt "Battery Level" in rapidly jump from 25% to 100%?
12 months ago, I replaced the battery in my 2017 13" MBP with Touchbar 4 thunderbolt. I replaced it with the NewerTech battery from OWC/Macsales.com. It was reporting that it needed to be ...
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My MacBook Pro battery disabled/damaged after using software?
I replaced my MacBook Pro battery six months ago and have been using a charge limiter app called AlDente to maintain its health. I used it for a month but suddenly this morning, my battery stopped ...
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magic mouse immediately loses charge [duplicate]
When I charge my Magic Mouse 2 to full charge, unplug it, and then immediately plug it back in, the battery meter reads 3% and gradually creeps back up to 100%. Does this mean the rechargeable battery ...
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WIll replacing my iphone 12 battery with one from selfservicerepair.com cause the unknown part warning to appear?
WIll replacing my iphone 12 battery with one from selfservicerepair.com cause the unknown part warning to appear (if I replace it myself, the sites sais they are genuine and it is linked as the ...
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battery maximum capacity is 72%
I bought Mac M1 air 2020 version in July 2021. It has been almost twi years.
My battery details are as follows
Health Information: Cycle Count: 216
Condition: Service Recommended
Maximum ...
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How can I fix an Apple Watch that shows a red or green charging cable image with a bolt icon?
I haven't charged my Apple Watch for the past couple of days and the watch refuses to boot while showing a charging cable icon along with a red/green lightning bolt.
Is there a reset / fix procedure ...
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How to prevent iPhone from shutting down overnight (without replacing the battery)
I have been dealing with an issue for a few months now and I have debugged it enough to be pretty confident that I know the cause.
The problem: Occasionally, my 8am personal automation does not run.
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How to interpret the very rich iPhone analytics data about battery use / health?
On my quest to scrutinize an iPhone 11 here and over on the electronics SE, which iPhone 11 was sold to me supposedly with a 100% new and original replacement battery, I am digging in deeper. Found a ...
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iPhone 11 battery health can be fudged to 100% very easily, right?
EDIT / CLARIFICATION: I would like to point out the original phrasing of my question as being the main point on this question. That is:
If you have an old phone with an old battery, can you just ...
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MacBook Pro 2012 - black screen after flat battery
After working perfectly whilst never being allowed to run completely flat, booting after a flat battery, even after fully recharging, doesn't switch the backlight on. This means the user cannot see ...
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MacBook Pro shows folder with Question mark when it's plugged in
For the past few months, I’m experiencing a problem when I charge my MacBook with the lid closed; the computer gets hot and when I open the lid it shows a blinking folder with a question mark inside. ...
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Keyboard/trackpad blackout after battery replacement
I recently replaced the A1582 battery for 13" Early 2015 Retina MacBook Pro. Initially, it worked fine, but now the keyboard and trackpad lose connection (also the deeper click of trackpad), ...
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Put hard disk to sleep when possible but i have SSD
I have a question, I gave the update to the latest version of Ventura and I saw that appeared the option of "put hard disk to sleep when possible "the battery section. I have a 2019 13" ...
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