I have been a fan of Pixels since switching to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. I am hooked on Googleโs stock Android implementation, exclusive features, and the fantastic camera in my Pixel.
However, the daily experience is not always flawless. This is particularly true when dealing with battery life and charging performance.
It is frustrating that Google has struggled to nail battery life on its Pixel phones for years. Even with my Pixel phone, I regularly need a morning top-up and an evening recharge.
Thankfully, overall battery life is no longer my primary concern. I found a few dependable workarounds to stretch my screen time throughout the day.
Unfortunately, resolving the erratic charging speeds proved to be a tougher challenge. If you are like me, slow, inconsistent Pixel top-ups have been bugging you for quite some time now.
Initially, this felt impossible to fix because Google actively throttles system performance to reduce battery degradation (and explosions).
But after months of testing and kicking the tires out of my Pixel, I found a reliable way to boost charging speeds.
I finally understood why Google limits Pixel charging to 80%, and it changed how I use mine
Every Pixel owner should enable this crucial charging setting
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