How to Disable Adaptive Charging on a Pixel Phone

Adaptive Charging is a useful feature designed to extend your Pixel phone’s battery life by adjusting charging patterns based on your usage habits. However, there may be times when you want to disable it. In this guide, we’ll show you How to Disable Adaptive Charging on a Pixel Phone.

Using the Settings App

1. Unlock your Pixel phone and go to the home screen.
2. Find and tap on the “Settings” app. You can usually find it in your app drawer or by swiping down from the top of the screen and selecting the gear-shaped settings icon.
3. In the Settings menu, scroll down and select “Battery.”
4. Under the Battery settings, you should see an option called “Adaptive Charging.” Tap on it to access Adaptive Charging settings.
5. You will find a toggle switch that allows you to enable or disable Adaptive Charging. Tap the toggle switch to turn it off.
6. A confirmation prompt may appear to confirm your choice. Tap “Turn Off” or “Disable” to confirm that you want to disable Adaptive Charging.

Using the Notification Shade (Quick Access)

1. Swipe down from the top of your Pixel’s screen to open the notification shade.
2. In the notification shade, you may see a battery icon or battery saver icon. Long-press on this icon to access battery settings.
3. A menu will appear, displaying various battery-related options. Look for “Adaptive Battery” or “Adaptive Charging.”
4. Tap on “Adaptive Battery” or “Adaptive Charging” to access its settings.
5. You will find a toggle switch. Tap the toggle to turn off Adaptive Charging.
6. Confirm your choice if prompted.

Disabling Adaptive Charging means your phone will charge without adaptive adjustments. While this can result in faster charging, it may impact long-term battery health if used extensively. It’s recommended to disable Adaptive Charging only when necessary.

You’ve successfully disabled Adaptive Charging on your Pixel phone. If you ever want to re-enable it, follow the same steps but toggle the switch to turn it back on. Remember that Adaptive Charging is designed to improve battery longevity, so use this feature selectively based on your charging needs.