Welcome everyone! In this new article in our "How-To" section, we'll discuss solutions to battery drain problems after frequent Android updates or after prolonged phone use. Let's begin:
The first part of our explanation will address how to fix rapid battery drain after updates. For this, you must ensure you installed the update officially via over-the-air (OTA) updates. Avoid using third-party updates or custom ROMs. Now, let's move on to the important part. When updating your phone to a new Android version, it may bring new features and slightly different operating methods compared to the previous version. Therefore, you should check the following:
1- Go to your phone's Settings, then Battery, then View the apps that consume the most battery. Select the apps that consume the most battery and then restrict their background activity or temporarily disable them.
2- It's best to enable Adaptive Battery mode in Settings > Device Care or Battery. This allows the system to direct power to essential apps, and apps will stop drawing unnecessary power, thus extending battery life.
3- We all have dozens, even hundreds, of apps, and often these apps aren't used regularly or aren't very necessary. Therefore, you should also make sure to stop unnecessary apps from running in the background to reduce battery consumption and make it last longer. Please note that notifications may be delayed or interrupted if you stop background apps from running.
By following these steps, you'll ensure your battery maintains its optimal performance.
Now we move on to the second part, which is how to maintain battery health after using your phone for extended periods. Many of us buy a phone and keep it for long periods, such as a year or several months, and you might notice a decrease in battery performance or that it drains faster than before. Therefore, you should follow these steps:
1- You should not use your phone while it's charging, as this will cause it to overheat and reduce battery quality in the long run. We all know that some flagship and mid-range phones are designed to withstand power and charging, and some even protect the phone from overheating, but not all phones are like that. Therefore, generally speaking, avoid using your phone while it's charging.
2- Make sure you stop unnecessary apps from running in the background to reduce battery consumption and extend battery life. Please note that notifications may be delayed or interrupted if you disable background apps.
3- Always use the original charger and cable to avoid damaging your phone's battery.
4- Sometimes, batteries can become damaged due to misuse and frequent charging over time, so it's best to replace them.
5- Avoid using heavy antivirus apps. In my opinion, Google's built-in Android security system is sufficient, good, and robust.
6- Do not download apps from unofficial or suspicious sources, as they may contain viruses and harm your phone, battery, and performance because they run constantly in the background.
7- You should check the list of apps installed on your phone and make sure there are no suspicious or unknown apps running in the background.
Finally, by following these tips and steps, I guarantee you'll get the best battery performance and lifespan. What do you think is the most important step to help preserve your battery? Let us know in the comments.