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The battery regression tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about firmware or software updates that reduce battery capacity or charging behavior on Windows devices. A prominent example is the Surface Pro 11, where a firmware/UEFI interaction caps the battery at about 50% charge and removes the UEFI toggle to disable the limit. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is investigating. Users share troubleshooting steps, workarounds, and updates on official fixes. The tag focuses on real-world battery performance problems caused by updates, not general battery life tips.
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    Surface Pro 11: Battery Limit Regression and 80% Charge Feature

    Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11 — a device praised for its exceptional standby and all‑day battery endurance — is suddenly being hamstrung for some owners: a firmware/UEFI interaction is capping affected units at roughly 50% state of charge, and in many cases the usual UEFI toggle to disable that cap...
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