This article may contain affiliate links. Learn more on our Partner Program page.
Apple has released the second beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.5 a new feature has been integrated that is intended to extend the life of the battery. Below I will explain how battery health management works in macOS 10.15.5 and how the feature can be turned off.
Modern MacBooks (Thunderbolt 3) are expected to get more out of the battery in the future. That is why Apple has integrated a function in macOS Catalina 10.15.5 that is intended to slow down the chemical aging of the built-in battery. The feature is actually remarkable, but it could lead to problems in some cases, which is why temporarily deactivating it can be a good idea. The new tool for managing the battery status is an intelligent feature that monitors the battery status of your MacBook and analyzes charging patterns. Based on this information, the battery life can be extended - but it will prevent it from being fully charged.
The goal: interrupting the charging process
Fully charging a MacBook (100 percent) and then leaving it plugged in while in use can damage the battery in the long run, as it cannot drain. This shortens its lifespan. For devices that are often connected to the power grid for long periods of time, the new battery health management could work wonders. It actually prevents the device from being fully charged. This means that at around 80 percent, the system automatically interrupts and blocks the charging process. The problem is obvious. If you want to use your laptop on the go, you want a full battery. It can therefore be useful to deactivate the tool from time to time to ensure that the battery is fully charged.
How to deactivate Battery Health Management
Battery Health Management is enabled by default in macOS Catalina 10.15.5. The feature can be enabled or disabled at any time. To do so, open System Preferences on your Mac and navigate to the "Energy Saver" section. Then select "Battery Health." Now you can disable the feature and fully charge your MacBook. Compatible devices include all MacBook Pro models from 2016 and later, as well as MacBook Air models from 2018 and later. Anyone who often keeps their beloved laptop at home should definitely use this feature—unlike users who take their notebook with them every day. (Photo by blackboard / Bigstockphoto)
Note: The final version of macOS 10.15.5 is not yet available to end users.
