Quick tricks to fix the battery drain problem in Android phones

While other mobile parts such as screens and motherboards have rapidly evolved to become better and more powerful, battery technology has not seen similar progress, so even new phones with a larger charge capacity may not last longer than their predecessors.

Here we know the causes of Android phone battery drain, and some quick tricks to fix the problem. 

Why do batteries drain?

Batteries have a certain life, measured by the number of charge cycles, meaning they can only be fully charged and discharged so many times. Once this rate of charging cycles runs out, the user begins to notice that his phone battery does not last long.
Older phones that have been upgraded to the latest OS version may experience battery drain from constantly updating apps. Theoretically, this shouldn't happen, but it often does because the software supports newer functions that the hardware may not have been specifically designed for.

How can you improve the battery life of your Android phone?

There are some quick and simple tricks that can be used to improve the condition of the Android phone battery level to make it last longer:

Check which apps are draining your battery

To find out which apps are draining the battery on Android phones, tap Settings, then Device, then Battery.

When you reach that point, you can see a list of all the apps and how much battery power they're using. If an app you don't use often is consuming a disproportionate amount of power, consider uninstalling it.

Uninstall applications

Delete apps you don't use by going to Settings > Apps > All. Click on each app and hit Uninstall to remove it as well as any data it created.
You can also purchase the premium version of your favorite apps. Apps with ads can consume extra battery thanks to the ads they play. So if you find that a favorite app is using a lot of power, switching to the ad-free premium version can help conserve your battery.

Clear cache

A trick that can help save battery life is to clear the cache of all the apps that might be the cause of the battery drain. Go to Settings then Apps, locate and tap the app, tap Storage and tap CLEAR CACHE.
But if there are many apps causing battery drain, then there is an easy way around that as well. You need to clear the cache of all your apps. If this does not solve the problem, you may have to clear the system cache on your device.

Remove unnecessary widgets from the home screen

Many Android apps, such as weather apps, come with widgets that sit on the home screen and get regular updates. Due to this they help drain the battery.
If you do not need to constantly update the weather or Twitter updates, for example, remove the user interface element by pressing and dragging it to the trash can, and suffice with the basic application icon only.

Go on airplane mode when network and bedtime are low

Smartphones use more power when trying to connect in areas with low signal. If you can't get a signal, turn on airplane mode.
If the signal is low, you can turn on Wi-Fi (with Airplane mode enabled) to stay connected, then turn your cellular connection back on when you're in an area with better coverage.
Also, if you are not waiting for an important call, you can activate the flight mode while you sleep. Also, turn off Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi, as this helps the battery to last until the morning, especially if it is weak.

Turn off notifications

Getting real-time updates of what's going on in your apps is useful in some cases like email or social networks, but many apps automatically ask for permission to send notifications as well, for much less useful reasons.
Turn off notifications by going to Settings > Apps, then visit Less essential apps and uncheck Show notifications.

Stop using GPS if you don't need it

GPS is one of the biggest battery drainers, so when you're not using navigation effectively, turn GPS off. You will be prompted to re-enable it when using Maps afterwards.
There are also some apps that track a location via GPS access, and you can find out about them in Settings > Location. You can go to those apps and manually set their permissions to prevent GPS usage.

Enable battery saving mode

For Android 5.0 and above, this feature helps maximize battery life and extend those last minutes. For example, animations are scaled back, most background syncing is turned off, and location services are turned off (so there's no Google Maps navigation).
You can enable it manually by going to Settings > Power, where you can also adjust details like whether or not to conserve CPU power, screen brightness, or vibration feedback, and choose whether or not to turn off data connection when the phone is asleep.
On Android 7 and later, you can also set Battery Saver Mode to automatically start when the battery is left at 5% or 15%.

Dim the screen or turn on dark mode

If you're using Android 5.0 or later, head to Settings > Display and enable Auto Brightness or Adaptive Brightness, which allows the phone to adapt the screen to the light you're in, ensuring that the screen isn't too bright.
But if the battery is in tatters, manually dimming the screen is a good temporary solution until you can access a charger. Pull down the notifications menu and drag the brightness slider to the lowest viewing level that's comfortable for you.
Some Android apps have a dark mode, where the screen uses a black background instead of a light background. Using dark mode can help save battery life, especially for phones with OLED screens, as black pixels are basically pixels that have been turned off.

Prevent the use of animated backgrounds

You can set your home screen and lock screen with some stylish animated wallpapers that change in style, but this doesn't come for free as it drains your battery. You can save battery by going to Settings > Display > and choosing a static wallpaper.

Reduce screen timeout

You can save a little battery power several times by reducing the length of time your phone stays idle before it goes dark automatically. Head to Settings > Display to set the screen timeout, for example, to 10 seconds instead of an interval like 30 minutes.

Keep the phone cool

Phone batteries should not be too hot or too cold. The ideal temperature for smartphone batteries ranges from 20 to 30 degrees. If the phone is usually left in temperatures outside of this range, especially on the hotter side, it can eventually damage the battery.
Phone batteries degrade faster when they're hot. Whether you're using the phone or not, just avoid leaving your phone in hot places.

The last solution is a factory reset

If these tips didn't fix the battery drain, you can try to factory reset your phone. This can help if the problem is that the operating system or some downloaded data is corrupt.
Back up your phone, or at least make sure your photos are backed up, then head to Settings > System > Reset options.