Thread: (Kobo Forma) Battery 99%
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Old 07-05-2019, 10:11 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Odyssee View Post
Charging my Forma, it reaches 99% and then it takes a very long time to reach 100%. I read somewhere that this is a sort of safety valve against overcharging. Should I leave it at 99% or go on until 100%. I mean from a perspective of battery health.
I'd be curious to see where you read that. I can always do with a good laugh.

Don't worry about it. Li-Ion batteries are not going to be damaged in either way. They will also not be damaged by only charging to 80% and not completely discharging them.
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