Allow discharge not working correctly #210

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adam · 2025-12-30T02:19:38+01:00

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Originally created by @daniloderosa on GitHub (Jun 26, 2021).

I have a problem with AlDente running on my Macbook Air 2018 (so, Intel).

I usually set the slider to 80%, charge until it reaches that threshold, then change it to 40% and allow discharge mode. The problem is that every single time the Mac stops discharging at ~50/60%, without changing any setting. I've tried to re-install the helper, but it doesn't work.

I know, I could just unplug the Mac and let it discharge to 40%, but the discharge mode is there for a reason, isn't it? :)

Originally created by @daniloderosa on GitHub (Jun 26, 2021). I have a problem with AlDente running on my Macbook Air 2018 (so, Intel). I usually set the slider to 80%, charge until it reaches that threshold, then change it to 40% and allow discharge mode. The problem is that every single time the Mac stops discharging at ~50/60%, without changing any setting. I've tried to re-install the helper, but it doesn't work. I know, I could just unplug the Mac and let it discharge to 40%, but the discharge mode is there for a reason, isn't it? :)

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@MatthiasKerbl commented on GitHub (Jun 26, 2021):

I have a problem with AlDente running on my Macbook Air 2018 (so, Intel).

I usually set the slider to 80%, charge until it reaches that threshold, then change it to 40% and allow discharge mode. The problem is that every single time the Mac stops discharging at ~50/60%, without changing any setting. I've tried to re-install the helper, but it doesn't work.

I know, I could just unplug the Mac and let it discharge to 40%, but the discharge mode is there for a reason, isn't it? :)

Hi @daniloderosa,

the Allow Discharge feature is still in beta in our free version. Therefore, it doesn't always work properly. However, you should not cycle your battery between 40 and 80%. This will only increase the cycle count and result in a faster battery degradation compared to staying at 80%.

@MatthiasKerbl commented on GitHub (Jun 26, 2021): > I have a problem with AlDente running on my Macbook Air 2018 (so, Intel). > > I usually set the slider to 80%, charge until it reaches that threshold, then change it to 40% and allow discharge mode. The problem is that every single time the Mac stops discharging at ~50/60%, without changing any setting. I've tried to re-install the helper, but it doesn't work. > > I know, I could just unplug the Mac and let it discharge to 40%, but the discharge mode is there for a reason, isn't it? :) Hi @daniloderosa, the Allow Discharge feature is still in beta in our free version. Therefore, it doesn't always work properly. However, you should not cycle your battery between 40 and 80%. This will only increase the cycle count and result in a faster battery degradation compared to staying at 80%.

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Reference: starred/AlDente-Battery_Care_and_Monitoring#210