If you’ve noticed that your Android phone or tablet’s battery is draining quickly, you’re not alone. Many factors can contribute to rapid battery depletion, but don’t worry; there are also several strategies you can employ to extend your device’s battery life.
Reasons for fast battery drain.
There are several potential causes if your Android device’s battery is draining quickly:
- Screen brightness: A bright screen can drain your battery quickly.
- Background apps: Apps running in the background can drain your battery even when you’re not using your phone.
- Location services: Your phone constantly searches for satellites when location services are on, which can drain your battery.
- Battery saver mode: Most devices have a battery saver mode that can help extend your battery life.
- Apps consuming battery: Some apps might be consuming more battery than you realize. You can try uninstalling apps you don’t use, or turning off notifications and pop-ups for apps that are useful but draining your battery.
- Screen time: If your screen stays on for too long, it can drain your battery.
- Temperature: Extreme temperatures can affect your phone’s battery.
- Operating system: An outdated operating system can cause your battery to drain faster.
- Battery health: Your phone’s battery might be at the end of its life cycle.
Ways to reduce Android battery drain
Here are some ways to potentially reduce battery drain on your Android device:
*Note: Can vary based on Android version and device type.
- Use Battery Saver or Extreme Battery Saver mode – Battery Saver and power saving modes help conserve battery life. Availability varies across devices – check your manufacturer’s website for details.
When enabled, Battery Saver and Extreme Battery Saver modes may pause most apps, turn off features and slow processes, which may include:
- Only update app content (email, news, etc) when opened.
- Stop location services when screen is off.
- Prevent apps running in background unless Battery Optimization is turned off.
- Not respond to “OK Google” hands-free commands.
- Turn on Dark theme.
- Delay notifications.
- Turn off always-on display.
- Switch 5G phones to 4G.
- Limit internet connectivity and location access – Minimising mobile data, WiFi, Bluetooth, location services when not needed can help conserve battery. Turn on Airplane mode when mobile data isn’t required. Also avoid battery draining apps like cameras and games. Don’t keep lots of apps running in the background.
- Use dark colour themes – Using dark mode/theme on your device and apps can reduce battery drain, if available. Helpful for avoiding bright light stimulus at night and sleep concerns. To enable:
- Open Settings app.
- Tap Display.
- Turn Dark theme on or off.
Fixing Android battery issues.
If the battery seems to drain very fast even after following the tips above, there could be an issue with your Android device. Try:
*Varies by Android version and device.
- Restart your phone – Restarting can sometimes fix battery related problems. Long press the power button and tap Restart in the prompt. Restart method varies across devices – check user manual or manufacturer support pages.
- Update Android – Updating to the latest Android version can potentially fix battery issues.
What to do if Android battery issues persist?
If these steps don’t help, consider replacing the battery. Hardware issues like degradation may require a new resolution. Factory resetting can also fix persistent trouble – backup data first.
If battery problems continue despite these fixes, check with your device manufacturer or purchase retailer for further support.
Review your usage patterns, settings and config when the Android battery seems to drain fast. Fixing issues one by one could help resolve problems. If not, you may consider upgrading your device to a newer model with higher battery capacity.