https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481234
Bug ID: 481234
Summary: Confusing info message without clear action
Classification: Applications
Product: systemsettings
Version: 5.93.0
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: kcm_powerdevil
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: m...@iyanmv.com
CC: k...@privat.broulik.de, natalie_clar...@yahoo.de
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
If the "Stop charging at" option in the "Charge Limit" section is higher than
85%, an info message is shown saying that «Regularly charging the battery close
to 100%, or fully discharging it, may accelerate deterioration of battery
health. By limiting the maximum battery charge, you can help extend the battery
lifespan.»
Leaving aside the accuracy of the message, I think that the message should come
together with a clear action or suggestion to the user. For example, a button
that changes the "stop charging at" to 85% or a recommendation at the end of
the text. Otherwise, the user has to go through a "trial and error" to remove
the message.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Go to System Settings -> Energy Saving -> Advanced Power Settings
2. Info message is shown by default because charging limit is 100% by default.
OBSERVED RESULT
There is no clear action for the user. Only the text "by limiting the maximum
battery charge". Then the user has to try to reduce this from 100% to a lower
value until the message is gone. Why 85% and not 90% or 80%?
EXPECTED RESULT
Such a info text with a warning about hardware damage should come with a more
clear and direct instruction action for the user to apply the change.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 5.93.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.249.0
Qt Version: 6.7.0
Kernel Version: 6.7.4-arch1-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 8 × 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz
Memory: 15.3 GiB of RAM
Graphics Processor: Mesa Intel® Xe Graphics
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 20XYCTO1WW
System Version: ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6
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