Is your Samsung phone's battery draining too quickly? This can be a frustrating problem especially if you rely on your phone all day long. Fortunately, there are several possible solutions to this problem. In this article, we'll explore the possible causes of your Samsung phone's battery draining quickly and give you step-by-step instructions on how to troubleshoot and repair it.
From adjusting your phone's settings to limiting battery-consuming apps and replacing the battery, we provide effective solutions to extend the battery life of your Samsung phone. Whether you are dealing with a software problem or a hardware problem, read on for the ultimate troubleshooting guide to Samsung phone battery drain.
Quick Tips: Tips for Samsung phone battery life
- Restart your phone- If you haven't rebooted your phone in a while, now is the time to do it. Many applications and processes run in the background of the system, draining the phone's battery faster. After the phone reboots, anything running unnoticed will shut down. In addition, a reboot refreshes the memory and the phone works much better.
- Check apps that drain battery- Start by checking which apps are using the most battery. Go to Settings > Device maintenance > Battery > Battery > Battery usage. Once you've determined which apps are at the top of the list, check for updates or uninstall the app, especially if it's unimportant.
- Disable services you are not currently using“One of the biggest mistakes we all make is running services even when we don't need them. You don't need to turn on mobile data if you're connected to your home Wi-Fi network. And if you don't need headphones right now, why turn on Bluetooth? Disable the service after using it. You will notice that the battery lasts much longer.
- Enable dark mode- If you turn on dark mode, you'll notice a difference in the battery department. Go to Settings > Display > Dark Mode to enable it.
- Decrease the brightness level or enable Adaptive brightness– Simple solutions can make a huge difference. So you can lower the brightness level by going to Settings > Display, or you can enable Adaptive brightness if that suits you better.
- Turn off screen always on- A feature that can significantly speed up battery consumption is Always-on Display. You can do this with one tap by opening Quick Settings and tapping the dedicated button.
- Set the screen timeout to15 or 30 seconds- To do this, go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout and select one of the two options displayed.
If you are somewhere and can't currently charge your phone and the battery level is very low, you can enable Power saving. Go toSettings > Device maintenance > Battery.
Tap Power saving mode and tap the switch to turn it on. This reduces brightness, limits CPU speed, and disables some services. The basic functions are still at your fingertips.
Why does Samsung battery drain so fast? How to solve the problem
1. Check battery usage and condition
If your Samsung or Androidyour phone's battery life drains faster than average, you can start monitoring your battery usage. Here's how to tell which apps are using too much power. Close or uninstall misbehaving apps.To check battery usage:
- Go to Settings > Device maintenance > Battery.
Below is a list of used apps sorted by date and usage. Check which areas are draining your Android phone's battery and do one of the following:
- Upgrade-app:Go to the Google Play Store and check for updates
- Force close the application
- cache know: Settings > Applications > Select application > Storage > Clear cache
- clear data: Settings > Applications > Select application > Storage > Clear data
- Delete the app
2. Close background apps
Open apps run in the background even when you're not using them. If the app is open in the background, the content will be updated. When you want to use the app, it opens faster because the content does not have to be reloaded from the beginning. It's efficient, but it can drain your phone.
3. Shorten the screen timeout
Consider reducing the screen timeout.
- Go to Settings
- Select View
- Tap Screen timeout
- Reduce it to 30 seconds or 15 seconds.
4. Enable adaptive battery, automatic shutdown of unused apps, and settings optimization
These features can greatly improve the battery performance of your Android phone. Enabling this option will extend your phone's battery life; and upgrade your phoneperformance, such as latency issues.
- Go to Settings
- Tap Device maintenance.
- Tap Battery.
- Tap the menu icon (3 dots)in the upper right corner.
- Enable everythingsuggested functions.
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5. Enable power saving mode
If you are in a situation where you can't charge your phone and the battery level is low, you can turn on power saving mode.
- Select Settings > Device Maintenance > Battery.
- Tap on Power Mode.
- Select Optimize, Average Power Saving, or Maximum Power Saving.
Tip: You can also enableAdaptive energy saving- It will automatically set power saving mode based on your usage pattern to save Android phone battery.
6. Restart the device
This method effectively solves common problems includingbattery related issues.Press and hold the power button and select Restart to reboot your phone.
7. Disable Tap to Wake (Raise to Wake)
Many Samsung users have complained (via Samsung's US community forum) about accidentally touching the phone in their pocket, which drained the battery quickly. One of them reported that his Galaxy phone even started recording. If you have the same problem,turn off Tap to wake.navigate to:
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- Tap Advanced features.
- Tap Motion & Gestures.
- Turn off bothWake up elevatorIDouble tap to wake up
8. Put apps to sleep
When you are done using the app, this feature immediately closes it.Enable "Sleep".on an Android phone:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Device maintenance.
- Tap Battery.
- Select an application from the list
- curvature"put the app to sleep"NEE
9. Optimize your phone (fast)
You can run a quick diagnostic on your phone. Searches for malicious apps and apps that consume more than average.navigate to:
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- Tap Device maintenance.
- Tap "Optimize"
10. Enable night mode
OfPurdue study foundthis switching from light to dark at 100% brightness saves an average of 39%-47% battery power.
Bonus: Engage the night shift
- Go to Settings
- Select View
- Turn on night mode
11. Lower the screen resolution
The screen and display have a big impact on the battery performance of our Android phone. Consider lowering your screen resolution. Some apps close when the screen resolution changes.
- Go to Settings
- Select View
- Tap Screen resolution
- To electHD+LubFHD+.
Also consider turning the screen brightness down or on in the roomAdaptive brightness
- Go to Settings
- Select View
- Turn on adaptive brightness
12. Enable protection against accidental contact
This feature protects your phone from accidental touches when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag. This will also help extend battery life.Navigate to:
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- Select View
- Enable protection against accidental touches
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13. Change the screen mode
This method is optional; however, enabling Basic or Amoled Photo screen mode can increase the battery by 30% or more. Color consumes more battery than Monochrome.
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- Select View
- Tap Screen Mode
- Schakel Basic, AMOLED Photo of AMOLEDCinema in.
14 Turn on Reduce animation
This feature dampens the effects of motion on the screen, such as opening or closing an app.navigate to:
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- Tap Advanced features.
- Enable Shrink Animation
15. Quick Tips for Other Android Phone Batteries
- Lower the screen refresh rate
- Avoid live wallpapers
- Turn on airplane mode
- Turn off GPS, mobile data, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when not in use.
- Change the resolution of your photos and videos.
- Keep your phone away from heat sources or extreme temperatures.
- Enable optimized charging and fast charging via cable
- Remove unused apps
- Is it time to update?
16. Update the software
A software update can be a possible solution to Android phone battery issues. Updates usually include security patches and bug fixes that can also extend your battery life. Check if a software update is available for your device. Go to Settings > Software Update >Download and install.
17. Turn off app notifications
Turn off app notifications. navigate to
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- Tap Apps
- Select the app that is causing the problem (high battery usage)
- Tap Memory.
- Select Notifications under App Settings
- Turn off Show notifications
18. Start your phone in safe mode
If the problem occurs after installing some apps then try to boot your phone in safe mode. This method allows you to restart your device by disabling third-party apps. In Safe Mode, check the battery behavior of your phone. If the battery life is normal then one of the apps may be causing the problem. You can uninstall apps one by one, starting with the most recently installed, or perform a factory reset.
Here are the steps to start your phone in safe mode:
- Turn off your Android phone.
- Press and hold the power button until "Power off" appears on the screen.
- Tap and hold "Power Off" until the "Safe Mode" prompt appears, then tap to confirm.
- Let's finish the process.
- Once the process is complete, you will see "Safe Mode" at the bottom left of the home screen.
19. Factory reset
If you've tried all the above methods but still can't fix the Android phone battery issues, doing a factory reset may help. Go to to use this method
- Settings > General management > Reset > Restore factory settings.
- Next, tap Reset, enter your password, then tap Delete All.