Regardless of whether it’s a Samsung smartphone or an iPhone: If your cell phone battery runs out quickly every time you charge it, you don’t necessarily need a new one. Often the battery is still fine, but needs different treatment. Here we explain which mistakes you should avoid so that your battery lasts longer.
The cell phone battery drains too quickly – why?
Basically, you should delete apps that you don’t need. These usually run constantly in the background and use up battery energy. Modern smartphones have their own menu item for battery management in the settings. Here you can examine the battery consumption per app. This is how you quickly find out which applications draw the most energy and you can uninstall it if necessary.By the way, the screen consumes the most power. If you always have the display set to maximum brightness, your smartphone will run out of power much more quickly. With OLED screens, it also helps to use the dark mode of Android and apps. You have it Your cell phone’s location, WiFi, Bluetooth or NFC functions are constantly switched on, it uses more power because it is constantly searching for new networks and devices. But keep in mind that when navigating, the WLAN connection is often used to locate one’s own position more quickly and more energy-efficiently than using the integrated GPS chip. You have it too many widgets on the home screen, this can also increase battery consumption, especially if they constantly access the location or internet connection – such as weather widgets. The battery is working worse in very cold and very warm temperatures, which means it runs out quicker. So it’s best to ensure a pleasant environment with a constant temperature between 20 and 40° C and avoid strong sunlight. Do you have one? bad cell phone signal, the smartphone needs more energy to maintain the connection. So if you regularly have reception problems in your area, it may make sense to change your mobile phone provider. Even if it sounds tempting, you should avoid closing apps in the background. Android’s processes are optimized so that more energy is used when an app is completely reopened instead of pulling it out of the background. This way you achieve the opposite effect and waste even more electricity.
Debunked: Myths about handling smartphone batteries
There are many tips on the internet on how to extend the life of your smartphone battery. Unfortunately, many of these are wrong and shorten battery life. If you don’t handle your technical device properly, you can drastically shorten the battery life within a short period of time. We explain how your cell phone lasts significantly longer in the video and the tips below.
Error: Always charge the battery to 100%
Correct: Charge the smartphone up to a maximum of 90 percent: A cell phone battery works best between a capacity of 30 to 70 percent. Charging the battery to 100 percent every time reduces its lifespan. This is why modern smartphones and tablets increasingly have the option in the battery settings to charge the battery to a maximum of 90 percent.
Error: Only charge your smartphone when it is almost empty
Correct: Avoids a completely empty battery: The advice to avoid early charging of batteries applies to nickel-cadmium batteries. The memory effect can then occur, which leads to a loss of capacity. Smartphones, on the other hand, use lithium-ion batteries that are susceptible to fluctuations if they are not supplied with energy. If you only charge your cell phone when it has hardly any energy left, the battery capacity will be affected. To prevent the charge level from becoming too low, you can, for example, always have a power bank with you in your bag. It’s best to charge your smartphone at the latest when the battery charge indicator at 30 percent lies.
Battery typeMemory EffectCompletely discharged before chargingWhat else happens?Nickel cadmium yes yes performance decreases nickel metal hydride yes yes performance decreases lithium ionsnonoBattery can be damagedException: When the battery is completely discharged and charged, the charging electronics can readjust. If you have problems with incorrect charge level displays, you can ignore the tip above once.
Mistake: charging your cell phone in bed at night
Correct: Do not charge your smartphone on mattresses, under blankets or under pillows: Many people charge their smartphones in bed at night. But if it is under the pillow or in a warm bed, the cell phone can get very hot during the charging process, which can actually cause the battery to overheat. This then reduces the performance and lifespan of your cell phone.
It’s okay to read on your smartphone before going to sleep, but you shouldn’t charge your cell phone in bed. (Image source: dolgachov)
Error: Always charge your cell phone with fast or turbo charging
Correct: Charge your smartphone slowly if you want the battery to last a long time: It is certainly practical if the large cell phone battery is charged to 70 to 100 percent within 30 minutes. However, the batteries used last longer thanks to gentle and slow charging processes. So if you want to use a smartphone for as long as possible, it makes sense not to use fast or turbo charging. In fact, smartphone batteries should not be charged for more than an hour at a time. Everyone decides for themselves whether most people can/want to handle it that way.
Error: First connect the charging cable, then plug the power adapter into the socket
Correct: First plug the power supply into the socket, then the charging cable to the smartphone: In fact, this is the more sensible order to increase battery longevity. In this way, overvoltages should be prevented. Once the charging process is complete, do it backwards: First disconnect the charging cable from the smartphone and then pull the power adapter out of the socket. According to the smartphone manufacturer Huawei, this prevents a reverse torque current, which in the worst case scenario reduces the capacity of the battery.
Your smartphone or iPhone continues to run out of power quickly
If your smartphone or iPhone continues to run out quickly, you can consider having the battery replaced. Since almost all of today’s smartphones have a built-in battery, you will need the help of a repair shop or you can look online for instructions and the necessary materials. Before doing so, it makes sense to reset the device to factory settings. There may be a software error that will be corrected by a reset. If your phone no longer charges at all, take a look at our tips below:
Conclusion: Causes of a cell phone battery draining too quickly
Too many useless/power-intensive apps installed.The display always runs at maximum brightness.Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and location functions are constantly activated.Too many widgets on the home screen.Temperatures that are too cold or too warm.You are treating the battery incorrectly.
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