1 files changed, 5 insertions, 2 deletions

diff --git a/firmware/powermgmt.c b/firmware/powermgmt.c
index ca24740221..b31dc81624 100644
--- a/firmware/powermgmt.c
+++ b/firmware/powermgmt.c
@@ -281,8 +281,11 @@ static int voltage_to_battery_level(int battery_millivolts)
 
 static void battery_status_update(void)
 {
-    int millivolt, level;
-    battery_read_info(&millivolt, &level);
+    int millivolt = battery_voltage();
+    int level = _battery_level();
+
+    if (level < 0)
+        level = voltage_to_battery_level(millivolt);
 
 #ifdef CURRENT_NORMAL  /*don't try to estimate run or charge
                         time without normal current defined*/