Smartphones are extremely convenient and helpful, and they make our lives so much easier. With that said an Android phone with a quick draining battery can quickly become more of a pain in the butt than helpful.
If you have discovered that your Android phone battery is draining faster than it should be, try not to panic. There are many reasons for this and almost all of them have a simple fix. At NYC Cell Phone Repair, our experts handle fast-draining battery issues every day and can assist you when you notice your phone will not hold a charge as long as it should.
Below, we will talk more about what can cause your phone’s battery to die so quickly and what you can do about it.
Reasons Your Android Battery Is Dying – Quickly
There are many reasons why your Android phone battery is dying quickly. While you may not know the cause at the moment, you definitely know it should not be dying as fast as it is.
Here are some of the most common culprits of a quick-draining battery:
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No service
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Too many apps with location services running
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Too many push notifications active
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Extreme temperatures
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Too many apps running in general
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Operating system is outdated or old
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Battery is old or damaged
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Screen’s brightness is too bright
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Screen is not going into sleep mode
How to Stop Your Battery from Dying Quickly
Stopping your battery from dying quickly can help ease some of your frustration and can ensure your phone will last a complete battery cycle before it needs to be charged again.
Below, you will find some solutions to assist you in preserving your battery life. These solutions will work for any phone running Android 13. These solutions will work for phones running less than Android 13, but some of the steps may be a bit different.
Limit Your Location Services and Push Notifications
As we mentioned, your phone’s battery may be draining quickly due to apps using location services and push notifications.
To limit your push notifications, follow these steps:
Go to the Settings menu and then click on Notifications. Click App Notifications and then toggle the option for notifications on and off.
(You do not have to turn off all push notifications, if you do not want, but remember that these notifications do cause your battery to drain.)
To adjust location services, follow these steps:
Go to Settings and then click on the Location option. Turn off location services using the toggle at the top. You can also turn on and off location services via each individual app.
Turn Down Your Screen Brightness
If you like a bright screen and a full battery, you will have to decide which is more important. A bright screen will cause your battery to drain faster, so turning down the brightness can help conserve some battery life.
To turn down your screen brightness, follow these steps:
Go to the Settings section and click on Display. Adjust the brightness level from within this section.
Check for an Update
An outdated system can lead to your battery draining quicker than it should. To check for updates, do the following:
Tap on the Settings option and click Software Update. Then click Check for Software Updates. You will then need to update anything that is outdated or anything that does have an update.
Other Troubleshooting Steps to Take
Here are some additional steps you can take to help preserve your phone’s battery and stop it from draining too quickly:
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Adjust your screen timeout settings and lower them
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Make sure your phone has service
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Do not leave your phone in extreme temperatures (hot or cold)
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Turn on the battery-saver option
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Check your battery to see if there is damage
Get Professional Phone Repair
If your phone’s battery continues to drain quickly, you may need to have your phone looked at or the battery replaced. Turn to the team at NYC Cell Phone Repair for all your Android phone needs. Stop by our repair center today or give us a call to schedule an appointment.