optimized charging with iOS 26

By Alicia Krage, 16 September, 2025

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iOS and iPadOS

Prior to the iOS 26 update, if my phone was using optimized battery charging, it was on the lock screen. It would say "optimized battery charging, scheduled to finish charging by" and then the time.

Since updating, even when it's using this setting, I don't see it on the lock screen. Anyone know where I can find this?

I like to check this when I wake up to see when my phone will be done charging -- I'm often up a little earlier than when it's done and I need to use it.

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By Robin on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 00:49

Hi, Funny you mention this because i'd wondered where that had gotten to as well though I lost it in iOS18. So I'll be curious what answers people have to share to shed light on this. Take good care, Robin

By jim pickens on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 03:50

Never seen it, like ever tbh, but check if you have a charging limit in place and if customizing the lock screen helps.