Pixel battery charging issue on Android 14: How to fix (2023)

In this guide, we are going to show you several methods to fix the battery charging issue after installing the latest Android 14 update. It goes without saying that beta updates are prone to bugs and issues, after all, this is a test version. However, we've tried many Android betas in the past, and it's safe to say that the fourteenth iteration was the most buggy yet.

We've already discussed thismany things from the pastand now another addition has been added to this endless list. Many users have expressed concern about the battery charging issue on their Pixel devices after installing the Android 14 beta 2 update.

When they connect the device to the charger, they get a messagemessage "accessory charging problem" and their phone charges very slowly or not at all.Some say that the situation with wireless chargers is even worse, as their device starts to discharge when connected to such a charger. If any of these issues are bugging you too, this guide will help. Follow us.

Fix Pixel battery charging issue in Android 14

It is recommended to try each of the workarounds below and then see which one is successful. With that in mind, let's get started.

FIX 1: Limit the app's battery usage

We'll start by limiting the uncontrollable use of your battery by an app that's causing problems in the background. So let's identify the culprit app first and then apply the said mitigation:

1. To get started, go to the Settings menu on your device.
2. Then go to Battery > Battery usage.
3. Now check out the apps in the "Usage of apps in the last 24 hours" section.
   
4. Tap the first app in this list and select Restricted from the menu.
5. Do the same for all apps higher on this list.
6. Once done, check if this fixes the Android 14 battery charging issue.

FIX 2: Disable Always On Display

Always on Display "always" was known for draining an astronomical amount of battery juice. So from now on it is better to turn it off.

1. To do this, go to the Settings page on your device.
2. Then go to Display > Lock Screen.
   
3. To do this, turn off the Always display time and info switch.
4. See if the Android 14 battery charging issue is resolved.

FIX 3: Always turn off mobile data

Even if you use Wi-Fi, your device still has active mobile data. This is because if your device cannot pick up Wi-Fi signals, it will automatically switch to carrier data.

The advantage is that there will be no significant drop in performance and you will still be online. But on the other hand, the battery percentage will definitely drop because of it. Therefore, you should consider disabling this feature which can be done as follows.

1. First you need to enable Developer Options. So go to Settings > About phone > Tap on build number 7 times.
2. You will now be prompted that you are a developer. Now go to Settings > System > Developer options.
   
3. To do this, scroll down to Mobile data always on and turn it off.
4. See if the Android 14 battery charging issue is resolved.

FIX 4: Shorten the screen timeout

Screen timeout is the amount of time after which the screen turns off. Each additional second that the "pixel" display is turned off consumes a small amount of battery. But this combined in time will lead to unlimited battery consumption. So it is better to limit its use by following the instructions below.

1. So go to Settings > Display on your device.
2. Then go to Screen Timeout.
   
3. Now choose a maximum of 15 seconds or 30 seconds.
4. See if the Android 14 battery charging issue is resolved.

FIX 5: Disable Tap to wake up

Tap to wake is an available feature (sort of) that lets you wake up your device, check pending notifications, and perform other related tasks without unlocking your phone. While this is quite a useful feature, it does come at the cost of splurging generously on the battery limit. Right now, the best solution is to disable both related features, which can be done as follows:

1. Start by going to Settings > Display.
2. Next, go to the Lock screen section.
   
3. Now disable Tap to Check Phone and Raise to Check Phone.
4. See if the Android 14 battery charging issue is resolved.

FIX 6: Use battery saver mode

You all saw this coming, right? But seriously, this method gave the best results when it came to solving the battery problem. But why did we list it last? Well, that's because once you're enabled, you have to sacrifice a few other features.

This includes saying goodbye to high refresh rates, auto-sync and things like that. So if you're ready for that trade-off of getting a few extra battery charges in exchange for a not-so-optimal user experience, here's what to do:

1. To get started, go to the Settings menu on your device.
2. Then go to Battery > Battery Saver.
   
3. Now turn on the switch next to Use battery saver.
4. See if the Android 14 battery charging issue is resolved.

FIX 7: Enable extreme battery saver

If you want an even more aggressive approach, consider enabling extreme battery saver mode as well. This mode suspends most applications and services. At the same time, it gives you the option to whitelist the apps you want, which means they will not be affected by this mode.

Therefore, before you go to bed, you may want to consider turning this feature on and turning it back on in the morning. At the same time, make sure that all your essential apps are whitelisted so that they are not affected by this feature. In that regard, here's how to enable and use this feature on your Android 12 device:

1. Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver.
2. Then go to Extreme Battery Saver > When to use and select Always use.
3. Now go back and go to the Essential apps section and add the apps you want there.
4. See if the Android 14 battery charging issue is resolved.
   

FIX 8: Disable adaptive connectivity

One of the most underrated culprits in this problem seems to be adaptive connectivity. For those who don't know, this feature helps the device automatically switch from 5G to 4G when it seems necessary. For example, if you're using instant messaging or just browsing channels, Adaptive Connectivity switches from 5G to 4G to extend battery life.

If you stream a movie, on the other hand, it switches back to 5G. However, at the time of writing, several users have expressed concerns that the standby mode of the mobile network is causing the battery of their devices to drain too much. Since mobile network standby is part of adaptive connectivity, turning the latter off has worked wonders in saving battery power. Here's how to do the same:

1. To get started, go to the Settings menu on your device.
2. Then go to the Network and Internet section.
   
3. Then scroll down to Adaptive Connectivity and turn off the toggle next to it.
4. See if the Android 14 battery charging issue is resolved.

FIX 9: Disable physical activity permission

If you have a Samsung Galaxy smartwatch, you must have the Samsung Health app installed on your device. For now, one of the components appears to be the main culprit, both in terms of battery drain and device overheating. This physical activity permission from the app consumes excessive resources.

For those who don't know, this permission allows your device to count steps, without relying on a smartwatch. However, for now, the app is not optimized for Android 13, so it's better to restrict said permissions, which can be done as follows [Some users speculate that Pixel did this specifically to push their upcoming smartwatch! Well, we'll leave it to you to decide!]

1. To get started, go to Settings > Apps > See all apps.
2. Then select the Samsung Health app and go to the Permissions section.
3. Then select the Physical Activity permission under Allowed.
4. Now change the permissions to Don't Allow and check the results.

FIX 10: Downgrade to Android 13

If none of the above-mentioned methods have been successful, the last course of action is to downgrade your device to Android 13. Keep in mind that this will erase all data on your device, so make a full backup of your device beforehand. Once you're ready, you can start with the steps below.

How to Downgrade Pixel from Android 14 to Android 13 [2 Methods] [Video]

That's all. These were several methods to fix the Pixel battery charging issue after installing the Android 14 beta 2 update. As for the official position on this, the developers areaware of this problembut has not provided an ETA for deploying the fix. When that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the above workarounds are your best bet.

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