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Short duration of work phone batteries– this is one of the most pressing problems today for almost all devices on Android or from Apple. The quickly running out of battery power on your phone has become a big problem for almost everyone who uses phones. The point, of course, is not the operating system itself, but rather the functionality that it, together with the hardware of modern smartphones, offers users. So, the battery runs out in the afternoon most often due to screen brightness, GPS navigation, active Internet connections and other wireless technologies. But not everything is so bad - I think it’s time to learn about ways battery saving Android phone batteries.

How to save battery power on Android and iOS?

So, the shiny new phone in the box is already in your bag, and you rush home to quickly open it and spend a couple of hours installing new applications and toys. But don't rush! In order for your new friend to live with you as long and happily as possible, you need to do a few simple steps before use.

1. First of all, you need to feed it properly - that is, charge it. When turned off, connect it to the charger, and then plug it into a power outlet and keep it there for 6-7 hours. and always follow the sequence - first charge into the phone, and only then into the outlet.
2. The first few times you need to discharge the phone until it is completely discharged. After this, always power your gadget with 1/3 of the charge remaining and charge for no more than 2-3 hours. That is, you don’t need to leave it all night, because after it is fully charged and disconnected from the power supply, it will begin to discharge again and after that, upon reaching a certain level, the charger will automatically start working again - this is how long the battery lasts , designed for a certain number of cycles, will be reduced by 15-20%.
3. Do not leave a completely dead battery in this state for more than half an hour. Put it on charge immediately - this will also extend its service life.

How to avoid a dead battery on Android?

Well, that's it, we've learned the first rules, now we're starting to figure out why the battery drains quickly during use? How to extend the daily life of your smartphone battery and how do you save battery on Android so that one charge lasts for as long as possible?

1. Economy Display Settings
   Display brightness is a setting that must be done first for the sake of battery performance. It will save your phone battery significantly. To begin with, you should set the display brightness to 40–50%. This option will be especially relevant if you are the owner of a top-end smartphone with a Full HD 4.5-5-inch screen. Typically, these are smartphones such as the HTC Butterfly, Sony Xperia Z or the latest Samsung Galaxy models. Despite the fact that their manufacturers made sure that the energy consumption of the ultra-clear and bright displays of gadgets was compensated by powerful batteries, as it turned out in practice, this is still not enough.

   

   Another option for adjusting the brightness of the display is the auto-brightness option, which will automatically adjust the display to the ambient lighting. The option is located in “Settings” - menu “Display” - “Auto settings”. In the same menu, you can remove animated desktop wallpapers, which, by the way, also consume more energy than a regular picture.

   You can also opt out of the display backlight.

   For reference: screen energy consumption in backlight mode is 39%, and in standby mode - 23%.

2. Disabling wireless technologies
   Disabling wireless communications and related services - Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS (including the Android Beam function) will help save battery power on your Android smartphone. These modules should be turned on only when necessary, since some of the wireless communication modules, when active, periodically scan the area in search of compatible devices and available networks. Naturally, these operations consume battery power. Bluetooth is currently practically not used by users for data exchange, but there are quite a number of people who use Bluetooth to connect wireless headphones or a car headset. In this case, you should set your priorities correctly - if the performance of the smartphone is more important, feel free to turn off the headset.
3. Setting Airplane Mode
   Separately, it is worth paying attention to such an Android setting as “Airplane mode”, with which you can immediately disable all functions related to the mobile network (calls, SMS, 3G, Internet, etc.). This feature will be very useful in places where the connection is unstable - this is not only the plane, but also the metro and many rural areas. Thus, the gadget will spend energy searching for networks, which it could use for the duration of its operation.
4. Setting “3G networks only”
   In order not to waste energy at all on accessing high-speed networks, if you use a 3G and Wi-Fi connection, it would be advisable to disable LTE in the system settings. To do this, you need to open the “Wireless networks” section in “Settings”, then “Mobile network” and check the box next to “3G networks only”.
5. Other little things that save battery power
   For the convenience of turning on and off auto brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, synchronization, GPS, it is better to place the energy saving settings widget on the smartphone’s desktop.

   Disabling button vibration also saves battery power. To do this, you need to go to the “Language and input” section in “Settings”, then “Android Keyboard” (if you use another keyboard, select it accordingly). In this section, uncheck the “Key vibration response” and “Key sound” options.

   In addition, it is worth reducing the automatic display shutdown time to 15 seconds. To do this, go to “Settings” in the “Display” section, then “Sleep mode”.

   Also, remember to close applications that you are not actively using - so, even if the application is not running, its processes active in the background can drain battery power. It is also worth removing widgets for applications and games from your desktop that you do not use often, and completely removing unnecessary applications and games.

   In addition, it should be noted that running applications, of course, also eat up our energy. And the more of them are launched at the same time, the greater the appetite. Therefore, close all unused programs. In order to find out which application requires the most battery consumption, you can use the capabilities built into Android. Watch the video at the end of the article to see where to find them on your tablet or phone.

6. Android app "Easy Battery Saver"
   
   More flexible settings for energy saving can be set using the Android battery saving program Easy Battery Saver. This is a small, convenient utility with several profiles that can be customized to suit different user needs for using a smartphone. You can easily download it from the built-in Google Play Market. In most cases of using the application, the so-called “smart mode” is recommended, which has the most optimal settings, which both save battery power and give the Android smartphone a number of its functional advantages. In “super-saving” mode, the “Easy Battery Saver” application immediately turns off all energy-consuming functions of the smartphone, except for calls and SMS.

   

7. Battery saving program “Battery Dr.” "Saver"
   
   Another useful Android app is Battery Dr. Saver, which displays detailed information about energy consumption. This is the temperature of the smartphone, the amount of time spent talking or on 2G/3G/4G networks, the amount of time spent playing media content. The application is equipped with a convenient task manager, with which you can unload applications or games that are not needed from background work. The “Settings” section of the application conveniently contains all the functions that consume a lot of energy, which can be disabled here - screen settings, volume, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, etc. The application supports Russian language.

   

8. Firmware update
   Like , new firmware is regularly released for modern tablets and smartphones - both official and homemade. While the former can be downloaded officially using a synchronizer program provided by the company, the latter are abundant on the Internet on thematic forums and torrents. Often, unofficial firmware is even better, but when using them, you take on all the risks of possible loss of device functionality and the gadget is void of warranty. So, updating the firmware can help save battery power - this is exactly what happened to me when updating the Samsung Galaxy Tab, when the battery began to run out in almost twice as long as before.

   

What to do if your iPhone battery runs out?

You can use all these same settings to save battery power when your iPhone battery runs out quickly if you have an Apple smartphone. The only differences are the battery saving programs and some built-in functionality.

Here are the main charge hogs on the iPhone:

• Turn off the calendar, as it tends to spontaneously rearrange events, which takes away charge.
• Disable location services as your smartphone is constantly trying to send requests for information about your location. (Settings – Geolocation – System services – Time zone). Also disable those applications that use the GPS service if you do not use them.
• This also applies to all unused programs. Go to System Services and disable them.
• Disable email updates
• Disable Siri voice service
• The iPhone spends a lot of energy constantly synchronizing with the iCloud cloud storage service. If you don’t use it, delete your account, but keep in mind that you won’t be able to synchronize your phone with this service anymore.
• Plus all the tips that I have already listed in relation to Android - offline modes, firmware, display brightness, etc.

These are, perhaps, all the best ways to extend the life of your smartphone battery throughout the day. If you are not ready to give up the modern functionality of your gadget and are ready to sacrifice battery power, in your case it would not be a bad idea to purchase a replacement battery - this is another practical solution to the problem, in addition to the software methods listed above to save battery.

There are two types: an external battery case or an internal battery with increased capacity.

Battery case for charging your phone

The easiest way to extend the life of your phone between charges. It has both a number of advantages and significant disadvantages.

Pros:

• Great possibilities for charge capacity
• No need to disassemble the phone
• Easy to remove
• Protects your phone from damage

Minuses:

• Heavy
• Increases phone size

Another indirect advantage is that such an external battery has its own USB socket, which means the main connector on the device itself will not become loose. When connected to the network, the phone itself is charged first, and then this battery, which begins to recharge the main device when less than 20% of the main battery charge remains. There are such models for almost all smartphones and, as a rule, in two main colors - black and white, so you don’t have to worry about the appearance of the phone with this thing. In addition, there are options such as a simply extended back panel, or in the form of a full-fledged case with a cover that protects the screen.

The photo shows battery cases for the iPhone, but it has fewer problems with operating time than the same Samsung or HTC - I have a Galaxy S2 and at one time I used just such a thing...

Internal battery for phone

...until I found an even more convenient option - an internal battery of increased capacity. This type is inserted instead of a standard battery. In my opinion, it is more convenient, but there are also pros and cons.

The advantage is that it is hidden in the case and does not increase the size of the phone.

• Limited charge capacity
• Increases weight
• Need to install another back cover

First, the ability to increase operating time is limited. If the removable battery could be made into anything you want, it was enough just to increase its size (within reasonable limits), but here you need to fit it under the cover of the device, which means the possibilities for increase are not unlimited. And secondly, since it still turns out to be larger than the standard one, you need to replace the standard phone cover with the one that comes with the battery. There are no such accessories for the iPhone, since the cover is not designed to open normally. But for the rest, there are ones with removable batteries. And I found one on my Samsung. True, I couldn’t find a white lid in the one presented in Moscow and in our online stores - I had to order it on Ebay from Foggy Albion, but it turned out to be even cheaper with delivery than here - I only had to wait a month.

Why did I like this particular option? Because it doesn't bloat the phone in size. Yes, the lid is a little larger and the phone has become a little plumper and heavier, but this is only noticeable if you put an analogue one with a standard battery inside next to it.

Solar battery for phone

There is now such a newfangled device as a solar battery. But this is not an additional battery, but simply a mobile version of charging when there is no outlet at hand. It is convenient to use, for example, on a hike or a long walk in nature.

By the way, this device is already universal - through the many adapters available today between different types of USB connectors, it can also be used to charge cameras, tablets, etc.

Now watch my selection of the best video reviews of the batteries described above, as well as an educational video about the types of modern batteries, and make a choice - you won’t have to recharge your mobile phone twice a day anymore!

The first mobile devices were designed for making calls and sending SMS. But their time has passed, and they have been replaced by “smart” assistants who make our lives easier every day. With their help, we access the Internet, use a navigator, listen to music, book a table in a restaurant, buy tickets to concerts of our favorite artist, read books while getting to work.

This multitasking affects the rate at which your battery drains. Agree, we won’t like it at all if the smartphone turns off exactly at the moment when, for example, we are buying movie tickets.

1. Screen (reduce brightness, remove animated screensavers)

A bright, colorful, juicy smartphone screen is impressive, but you have to pay for all the pleasures. And in this case, we pay by the fact that the battery of our device will discharge much faster. Set the Brightness slider to about halfway up the scale (this can be done by going to Settings). This simple action will not only save battery power, but also take care of our eyes and relieve excess stress.

You can install a special sensor on your smartphone, and the gadget will adapt to the lighting around us, adjusting the brightness of the display, for example, it will increase it if we are in the sun. Yes, such a sensor also consumes battery energy, but this consumption is negligible compared to how much charge a bright display consumes.

The next point is animated screensavers. Yes, they also look impressive, but again we waste a colossal portion of the battery charge. It is better to install dark-colored wallpaper on your display instead of such screensavers (dark pixels do not require power).

In addition to all of the above, try reducing the standby time: this way the smartphone screen will go dark faster if we are not using the device.

2. Sensors (GPS, NFC, vibration signal)

So, constantly working geolocation consumes a lot of battery. We turn it off in the phone settings and turn it on only when necessary. The fact is that a device with GPS turned on constantly checks with the satellite, which entails battery consumption. And you see, we don’t need such a function every hour.

Most modern phones are equipped with an NFC module. It is needed to transmit encrypted information over short distances. For example, for payment (instead of a plastic card). Often this module is not in demand by users. Therefore, we turn it off too.

Let's talk separately about such an addition as a vibration signal or vibration response. You touch the screen, and the device responds with vibration. At first, you can, of course, amuse yourself with such a function, but keep in mind that each touch will discharge your device. After all, to create vibration, a small motor is sewn into the phone, which must also be powered by something. Our advice: to save battery, turn off the vibration response!

3. Applications and widgets

Let's be honest, few of us use all the applications contained in our mobile devices. Conclusion: delete those that are not in demand. This way we kill two birds with one stone: we both save battery power and increase the speed of the mobile device.

Some of the installed applications work hard even in sleep mode: they send notifications, play sound even in the background. As a result, the battery discharges faster.

Keep in mind that when you uninstall an application, you are simply closing the program from the recent menu. There is a special program that helps close all applications at once. It's called Super task killer. This action removes unused applications from the phone's memory. If you need one of them, find it and it will start loading again.

If you don't want to search for and install the said Super task killer program, we have good news for you: most mobile devices are natively equipped with a function to close unused applications. To do this, go to “Settings”, look for the “Applications” item, select the service that you want to close. Click on the “Forced stop” item. The phone may warn you that your actions will result in the application not working properly, despite this, click “Ok”. We repeat the described steps for all applications that we decide to close.

4. Mobile communications, Internet, Wi-Fi

When leaving the walls of your home, do not forget to turn off Wi-Fi. If you leave this module running, your mobile device will constantly try to find a network to connect to. And this entails battery consumption.

The same applies to data transfer. If you are on the road and the network is interrupted, it is better to turn off the Internet altogether (most likely, you will not be able to use it well anyway). The fact is that the antenna of the mobile device will constantly search and try to maintain the signal. The more connections and disconnections occur, the faster the device will discharge.

Let's also focus on high-speed Internet. The new generation of 4G connections is really fast. But not all mobile operators have 4G coverage. If your smartphone has a similar network connection installed by default, and you are in a 3G coverage area, for example, then your smartphone will constantly look for the default 4G. Such a search shortens the life of the device.

5. Preservation of the battery itself

Modern mobile phones use lithium batteries. Their service life varies from 1 year to 3 years (depending on the quality of operation). If the battery life is exhausted, it will run out within a few hours. And there’s nothing you can do about it; you’ll have to buy a new battery. Be aware that even with proper use, a new battery will lose up to 30% of its initial capacity in the first year of operation. Often the battery needs to be replaced due to swelling, mechanical damage or overheating. The use of such devices is strictly prohibited! They can damage the device itself. Such batteries are often found in Chinese mobile devices, especially in counterfeits of well-known brands. And some models are initially equipped with a low-capacity battery. Therefore, when you come to the store to buy a new smartphone, carefully study its technical characteristics and consult with the seller. Unfortunately, it is simply impossible to artificially extend the life of a battery.

6. Applications to extend the life of your phone

Opinions about such applications are twofold, let’s say right away. Some experts argue that such assistants can really optimize the performance of your mobile device. They can be found in the Google Play store and are completely free. Let's talk about a few of them.

• Smart Quick Settings is a free application aimed at optimizing the performance of your mobile device;
• Super task killer free is a program that can close all applications with one touch.

Some experts argue that such programs do more harm than good and should not be trusted, and it is better to perform all operations to optimize the operation of your mobile device manually.

In conclusion, let's say that manufacturers of modern smartphones have already equipped them with an energy saving mode. It automatically adjusts all device settings so that the battery charge is maintained for as long as possible.

Try to treat your phone with care: do not drop it or break it. Such breakdowns and damage lead to problems in its operation as a whole.

Winter is ahead, we are all insulating ourselves, but we can’t insulate our gadgets. Meanwhile, most of them are not adapted to sudden temperature changes. So during the cold season, while outside, try not to use your mobile device. Be patient until you get to your home, office, or at least public transport.

The weak point in Android phones is the battery. But the reason for rapid discharge is not always the storage capacity. The Android platform is a multifunctional system that consumes a lot of resources, and the question of why the battery drains quickly on Android cannot be answered unequivocally. Therefore, you should first identify the cause, and then solve the drive problem.

What is a battery

Every modern phone has a battery consumption graph, where you can check which applications affect consumption. Battery capacity refers to the time spent providing uninterrupted power to the device, expressed in amperes and hours and calculated by multiplying the time by the current value.

Modern devices use Li-Pol (lithium polymer) and Li-Ion (lithium ion) batteries. And before understanding the reasons for the rapid discharge of the drive, it should be examined visually. During long-term use, the part noticeably swells and in some places has a white or greenish tint (corrosion). You need to get rid of such a battery urgently, as it can damage the microcircuits and permanently damage the phone.

Reasons for rapid battery drain and ways to solve them

Newer smartphone models are equipped with powerful batteries of 2500 – 3200 mAh, but such devices are not available to most users. Therefore, when purchasing a mobile phone on Android, you should know that the battery can run out after 13 – 16 hours of constant use. But for every cause of rapid exhaustion, there is a solution.

GPS and Wifi networks

Connecting to the Internet and using various applications requires a lot of energy, and what should you do if the battery runs out very quickly? There are 2 options to solve the problem here:

• use special programs that will detect and disable running applications automatically (for example, Battery Doctor);

• disable GPS, BlueTooth or Wifi location function if this is not currently required.

These “gluttonous” functions “eat up” up to 25% of the battery charge.

Mobile operator network

When the connection is poorly established or the network does not catch, the phone is in constant search, which means the battery is working at full capacity. In this case, you should connect an additional device - an antenna to catch the signal or turn off the phone, using it only when and where communication is available.

Screen Settings

Quite a lot of energy is consumed by all sorts of bells and whistles with the screen, and in order to reduce its consumption you should:

1. Reduce the brightness in the “Settings”, “Display” section or display the brightness change widget on the desktop for manual adjustment.
2. Give up live wallpaper and use a regular static picture.
3. Disable auto-rotate screen of your mobile device, since the tracking sensor is constantly active.

Such manipulations with the phone will save battery power by another 10%, especially since these functions are generally not needed at all.

Applications in the background

Often, some programs are loaded on the phone automatically, and their work is almost invisible to the average person. Then, to save battery, you need to stop unused applications through the task manager. To do this, in the battery settings you can see which programs consume the most energy.

Automatic synchronization

The function of auto-synchronization of date, time, accounts, as well as auto-update of applications reduces battery charge. To disable it, you need to find in the settings:

1. “Date and time” and uncheck the word “Automatic”.
2. “General”, set the position to “Never”, and in “Alerts” disable “Availability of updates” and “Auto-update”.

This is done so that the Google play store does not connect to the Internet again.

Phone settings

1. Enable the saving mode provided by the smartphone manufacturer, or download a similar application.
2. Set Airplane mode if calls are not expected or at night.

Using such modes significantly saves battery energy.

Operating system or firmware

A software feature associated with unscrupulous OS or firmware developers for optimizing the phone is also a common problem. That is, a discrepancy between the technical characteristics of the phone and the battery capacity, for example:

• a smartphone with a 4-core processor, 3 GB of memory and powerful speakers, and a battery of 1600 - 2000 mAh;
• charge control is poorly monitored;
• not adapted for batteries with a large number of milliamps.

There is nothing you can do here except reflash the phone again.

2-3 SIM cards

Two or more SIM cards force the phone to be in constant working mode, since one card is the main one, which catches the Internet, makes MMS and uses other advanced features, and the second comes with restrictions and will constantly be searching for a signal. And most importantly, such a phone requires a heavy load.

Misuse

1. If you use the charge-discharge method, the part will quickly deteriorate due to chemical reactions.
2. Charge your Android phone only when necessary.
3. Try to use your original charger, since voltage readings vary even for identical charges.
4. You should not leave your phone in the sun while charging. This factor has a negative impact on the battery.
5. Check the battery wear in a timely manner using the AnTuTuBenchmark program and, if necessary, change it, because in a couple of years, showing 100% charge will mean a maximum of 60%.

When using an Android phone, you should understand that the batteries used in modern smartphones are not designed to last forever. To extend the “life” of a mobile device, you need to treat it with care and promptly pay attention to malfunctions in its operation.

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The autonomy of a mobile device is one of the key factors that a person pays attention to when purchasing a new Android phone. Therefore, manufacturers pay special attention to the characteristics of the battery: built-in capacity, operating time in various modes, and so on.

However, for all the years that smartphones have existed, the most common question that comes up on specialized forums dedicated to mobile technologies is why an Android phone runs out quickly.

As a rule, users blame the Android OS, considering its “gluttony” to be the main reason for a depleted battery.

In fact, the user’s phone quickly runs out of charge if he makes basic mistakes in operating his gadget. Therefore, the purpose of our article is to understand why the phone discharges quickly, and what can be done about it.

If your Android phone's battery runs out quickly, the first common reason is the screen brightness turned up to 100%. In this case, the display “eats” the main reserve of the energy cell’s capacity. In fact, for comfortable work with screen interfaces, 50% brightness is quite enough.

Solution

To adjust brightness, go to the “Display” menu in your smartphone settings. Use the slider bar to select the most comfortable setting for yourself. Another easy way to adjust screen brightness is to turn on adaptive brightness settings. After this, the screen brightness will automatically change depending on how much light hits a special sensor.

Pay attention to screen features such as auto-rotate and smart sleep (the screen does not go dark while a special sensor detects that you are looking at the display). If you are sure that you can do without these functions, feel free to disable them. Thus, you will reduce the load on the battery by 5-10%.

3G/4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS - turning on but not using these modules for their intended purpose can be the key reason why the battery on an Android phone drains quickly. These components, to one degree or another, place a constant load on the battery, including at times when they are not directly involved.

One of the most power-hungry modules is the GPS sensor. Of course, if you find yourself in an unfamiliar city or area, its launch is necessary to determine the user’s location on the map as accurately as possible. Geolocation is also enabled when launching a taxi application, when the driver can find a passenger even without specifying an address.

However, if you are at home and your GPS is turned on, you will more than once ask in bewilderment the question of why your Android phone began to discharge quickly.

You will find more information about the geolocation module in our article How to set up GPS.

Solution

Everything here is extremely simple: if you don’t need to surf the Internet, send mail, or upload important data to a file hosting service, turn off the network modules. Also make it a rule: at least once a day, check if your GPS navigation is running after using services related to it.

Reason 3. Mobile games at maximum settings

One of the common reasons why a new Android phone quickly runs out of power is constantly dealt with by fans of mobile toys who download gigabytes of new gaming applications from Google Play. But a mobile shooter with 3D graphics, and even at high settings, drains the battery charge to zero within an hour.

Of course, it all depends on the level of detail in the game. However, by tweaking settings such as shadow display, water quality, light refraction, and the number of shaders, you will load the battery more than the highest screen brightness settings.

Solution

If you want to save battery power, do not run the game for a long time, especially if you plan to surf the Internet for a long time afterwards. Also try lowering your graphics settings from ultra and high to medium. Of course, the realism of the display may be reduced, but you will significantly drain the battery.

There is a very interesting genre of games in which the emphasis is not on graphical bells and whistles, but on plot and riddles. You can evaluate and, perhaps, fall in love with such applications using our article Text quests for Android.

Reason 4: Applications are running in the background

What if everything is fine with the screen and modules, but the phone quickly discharges in standby mode. In this case, the source of the problem is applications that are running in the background without the user's knowledge. For example, Google services and social networks constantly send data about the user’s location, call and SMS activity, and so on to the developer’s servers.

Solution

Check which applications are eating up your battery power. For this:

• Go to the settings menu
• Click on "Battery"
• In the list of processes that appears, find applications that use the battery
• Click the Force Stop command

Carefully study the entire list of utilities, due to which the phone discharges very quickly - in this case, the indicator shows a load of more than 1% of the battery charge. If you find an application that you haven’t used for a long time, it’s easier to delete it, thereby relieving some of the load on your smartphone’s battery.

Reason 5: Viruses on your smartphone

The phone quickly runs out of power due to malware that gets into the gadget if the user installs applications from untrusted sources, or ignores browser security warnings when visiting suspicious sites.

By the way, many dangerous applications are cleverly disguised as Google system applications. It's very easy to calculate them. System utilities cannot be removed - only forced to stop. If you find a “Uninstall” button under a supposedly built-in application, it is a definite pest.

Solution

To reduce the risk of dangerous viruses getting onto your smartphone, install applications only from trusted sources: from the Google Play page or the official website of the developer.

If you spend a lot of time on the Internet on your mobile phone, install reliable protection on your gadget. You can choose the most convenient antivirus program for yourself using our article The best antivirus program for Android.

After installing the security application, scan the entire smartphone, right down to the memory card. It is possible that the reason why the phone is discharged may be hidden on the external SD.

Basic rules for properly charging a smartphone

To extend battery life, it is important to follow simple but effective charging rules:

1. Do not allow the battery to be completely discharged too often.
2. Make sure the battery charge level remains above 20%.
3. Do not leave a charged smartphone connected to the network for a long time - this can also cause the battery to drain quickly.
4. Perform maintenance on the battery once every two weeks. Bring the charge to zero and charge to the maximum value.

Conclusion

Now you know why your Android phone discharges quickly. It is easy to see that any reason can be easily resolved without contacting customer service. By the way, starting from the 7th version of Android, operating network developers pay special attention to the issue of energy saving. Technical experts note that the batteries in new smartphones hold a charge much longer, largely due to the optimized operating system.

Today, a multimillion-dollar audience of mobile device users are people who prefer exclusively the Android operating system. It is a convenient, flexible and customizable operating system with its positive and negative factors. And battery life is one of these “negative” aspects that annoys many users.

Every year more and more Android devices are released, the battery capacity increases, but the service life until the next charge remains the same or even decreases. Why is that? In fact, there are many reasons why the battery drains quickly on Android, and in this material we will look at them all!

Common causes of rapid discharge and solutions

1. Wireless networks, GPS
2. Mobile network
3. Screen brightness and additional settings functions
4. A large number of applications running in the background
5. Multiple SIM card slots
6. Old battery

Take advantage of the built-in feature called Battery Usage Statistics. You can independently analyze the most power-hungry factors and take the necessary measures to save battery.

Above is a list of the main reasons why your Android phone runs out of battery quickly. Let's take a closer look at each of them!

Wireless networks and GPS in Android

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless networks consume a higher percentage of battery power than all other items listed on the list. Very often, users forget to turn off Wi-Fi, even if they no longer use the Internet or transfer files via Bluetooth.

Another reason is using GPS on your smartphone. Users very often use GPS to navigate a city or other unfamiliar area and search for certain establishments. But, as soon as you turn off the application, for example, the same Yandex Maps, the location system continues to work in the background. Be sure to turn off this service to extend the battery life before the next charge.

Solution! If you often use Wi-Fi to access the Internet, then compensate for these costs with other factors, for example, turn off third-party applications so that they do not hang in the background or reduce the screen brightness, carry with you an additional battery of the same capacity or more. Batteries with higher capacity are available for sale on the Internet for many models.

Mobile network

Wireless technologies of the 3G mobile network, and in many cities already 4G, consume a lot of energy, so the device’s battery drains very quickly. The Internet is used in background applications, widgets (a very common thing in Android), Google system services and other global services.

Solution! If you rarely use the Internet, then activate the “2G networks only” tab in the settings. Also uncheck the “Data transfer” box. Now, if you go online, data will only be transmitted over 2G. You can activate 3G and 4G services at any time, but only enable them when really necessary.

Screen brightness in Android

Screen brightness also affects battery life, so make sure that the brightness is always at the optimal level. Even the lowest brightness value allows you to view messages and launch applications on your smartphone without any problems.

Solution! Go to settings, select “Screen”. Here find the tabs “Auto-rotate screen”, “Auto-screen brightness”, and uncheck them.

Set the brightness value to approximately 15-30%. If you can't see it, raise the slider another 10%.

The auto-rotate function is used in almost all Android devices. When you open applications and turn your smartphone over, the screen also automatically changes to a horizontal or vertical position. In fact, this function is only needed in some applications, and the rest of the time it simply wastes battery power.

Applications running in the background

Many users, in addition to mail, may run a dozen more programs and services that work for a long time. Be sure to close all third-party programs that you are not working with!

Solution! To quickly close applications, use the tool Clean Master, CCleaner for Android, which allow you to automatically close programs not in use on your phone.

Automatic account synchronization

This is one of the main reasons why the battery runs out very quickly on Android, because currently almost every smartphone based on this operating system is tied to specific services, for example, Google Mail, cloud services, Odnoklassniki, VKontakte and other social networks, where data is synchronized and updated.

Solution! In the settings, disable automatic system updates, weather checks, synchronization of all Google, Yandex and other search engines, services and services. Also see the paragraph above about applications in the background. The same browsers and programs from social networks constantly update data, consuming battery power.

Multiple SIM cards

A significant percentage of Android smartphones come with 2 or even 3 SIM cards. If you have several SIM cards in your phone, the system will automatically switch from one to another, constantly update wireless network data, and try to strengthen the signal.

Solution! We strongly recommend that you either turn off 1 card completely in your smartphone settings, or set priority settings for each of them. For example, Sim 1 will use the Internet, Sim 2 will not. Flexible settings of the Android operating system allow you to do this on any smartphone.

Old battery

After 1-2 years, the battery no longer has the same properties that it had when purchased. Even if the system shows that the phone is 100% charged, it actually has 70% or less.

Solution! Buy an extra battery for your phone, change the battery, or buy a new smartphone! You can check battery wear using specialized applications, for example AnTuTu Benchmark.

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What can you do to save battery power?

In addition to the reasons and solutions for rapid battery drain discussed above, many users use special software tools on their devices to save charge and test the battery. For example, . This is perhaps the most effective and popular program of its kind.