The v16 upgrade is now available for Pixel users, as I understand it
this is mostly "below the waterline" improvements, with the visual
changes not expected for another 2-3 months as part of the next
feature-drop?
1.2GB download underway ...
On 10 Jun 2025, Andy Burns <[email protected]> wrote in comp.mobile.android:
The v16 upgrade is now available for Pixel users, as I understand it
this is mostly "below the waterline" improvements, with the visual
changes not expected for another 2-3 months as part of the next
feature-drop?
1.2GB download underway ...
I got Android 16 installed today. So far, I can see no difference. They
say the visual changes won't happen until later this year.
Here no change either after the upgrade
The v16 upgrade is now available for Pixel users, as I understand it
this is mostly "below the waterline" improvements, with the visual
changes not expected for another 2-3 months as part of the next
feature-drop?
1.2GB download underway ...
The v16 upgrade is now available for Pixel users, as I understand it
this is mostly "below the waterline" improvements, with the visual
changes not expected for another 2-3 months as part of the next
feature-drop?
1.2GB download underway ...
One day after installing A16 on my Pixel 6 and I've got the impressionI think my P8a battery isn't doing so well recently, despite being set
it's eating my battery.
I think my P8a battery isn't doing so well recently, despite being set
to 80% adaptive charging to promote "battery health", but it was
happening before v16 upgrade.
I don't use that; I reckon there's no point in activating it now (after
a few years of not having this... gizmo).
I don't use that; I reckon there's no point in activating it now (after
a few years of not having this... gizmo).
You should. The plating of the anode is a permanent process and you can decelrate it.
On Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:54:09 +0200, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
I don't use that; I reckon there's no point in activating it now (after
a few years of not having this... gizmo).
You should. The plating of the anode is a permanent process and you can
decelrate it.
What do I do if my battery runs dry during the day? At what point do I connect it to my power bank to again charge it to 80%? Isn't the result
that I will be recharging my battery even /more/? Because it won't hold
a whole day when only charged to 80%?
On Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:05:47 +0100, Andy Burns wrote:
The v16 upgrade is now available for Pixel users, as I understand it
this is mostly "below the waterline" improvements, with the visual
changes not expected for another 2-3 months as part of the next
feature-drop?
1.2GB download underway ...
One day after installing A16 on my Pixel 6 and I've got the impression
it's eating my battery.
An empty battery is even worse than a full one. General wisdom is 20%
over a longer period of time. The same plating effect at the cathode
side. Keep the SOC (State of Charge) between 20% and 80% if possible.
That applies to Lithium-Batteries.
On Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:22:46 +0200, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
An empty battery is even worse than a full one. General wisdom is 20%
over a longer period of time. The same plating effect at the cathode
side. Keep the SOC (State of Charge) between 20% and 80% if possible.
That applies to Lithium-Batteries.
I expect the following reasoning to be wrong, but...
100 -> 20 = 80%
80 -> 20 = 60%
First method gives me a fully charged smartphone in the morning and
usually lasts all day. I feel like the second method will have me
running around with a charger (and powerbank) all the time. While it may
be better for the battery, it doesn't seem very practical.
That may be the case with your already worn out battery. The fast
charger with 20 Watt recharges my Pixel from 20% to 80% in under 30 minutes.
But it can help you to keep a future phones or Li-batteries in general
at a healthy level for a much longer period of time. Most devices have firmwares now, that allow to preprogram the charging cycles (Pixels with Android 15 and up and iPhones 15 and up).
My iPhone 14 claims to be at a SOH of 97% after 2 3/4 years of daily
usage. The performance of my Pixel 7 is also still top notch after 3 years.
On Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:27:57 +0200, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
That may be the case with your already worn out battery. The fast
charger with 20 Watt recharges my Pixel from 20% to 80% in under 30 minutes.
I bought my Pixel 6 in May 2022, so I've been (adaptive and timed)
charging it to 100% for over 3 years now. Battery drain seems to be >acceptable, so far.
But to recharge it 80% I'd have to take a power bank with me at all
time. I've got one, an Anker Nano Power Bank (30W) and it's heavy. I
would have to buy a man-bag to put all my stuff (charger, powerbank,
keys, wallet, smartphone, reading glasses, ...).
But it can help you to keep a future phones or Li-batteries in general
at a healthy level for a much longer period of time. Most devices have
firmwares now, that allow to preprogram the charging cycles (Pixels with
Android 15 and up and iPhones 15 and up).
I'll see how far I'll get with my Pixel 6. Maybe wait until Pixel 10 is >released, depending on what it costs. If I do buy it I'll certainly give
the 80% charge a go.
My iPhone 14 claims to be at a SOH of 97% after 2 3/4 years of daily
usage. The performance of my Pixel 7 is also still top notch after 3 years.
My Pixel 6 seems to do OK after 3 years, but I just installed A16 and
don't yet know what it'll do to the battery.
My Pixel 6 seems to do OK after 3 years, but I just installed A16 and
don't yet know what it'll do to the battery.
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