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Android 15 Beta brings ‘Device diagnostics’ to Pixel with battery cycle count
At the moment (on Pixel), Google lets you run Battery diagnostics. Android 15 Beta 4 adds more advanced Device diagnostics that also let you see Battery status.
You can access it from Settings > System > Device diagnosis (at the very bottom).
Component health: Run manual tests and view battery and storage health
Manual tests
- Display test: Shows red, green, blue screens that you cycle through to manually “look for defects.”
- Touch test: Swipe across the screen to look for dead spots
Component status
- Battery status: Manufacturing date, First usage date, and Cycle count
- Storage status: 0-100% “lifetime remaining”
Evaluation mode: Use one device to assess another device
- Trusted device: Assess another device. An Internet connection is required
- Evaluated device: Run diagnostic tests that will be validated by another device
This involves granting the Nearby devices permission and scanning a QR code.
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