Samsung series phones are beloved for their outstanding performance and innovative technology. However, over time, the battery performance may decline, causing the battery to drain too quickly or not hold a charge as well. In these cases, it's essential to take some measures to restore the battery's health and performance. Fortunately, with a few simple steps, you can improve the battery condition of your Samsung phone. Phonefix will introduce three effective methods to help restore the longevity and performance of your battery.
I. Calibrate the Battery
1. Why Calibrate the Battery?
Sometimes, the battery percentage displayed on your Samsung phone might be inaccurate. For example, the phone may shut down suddenly when it still shows 20% battery remaining, or the battery percentage might jump from 50% to 30%. This issue usually arises when the battery's measurement system becomes inaccurate, causing the displayed battery percentage to not match the actual charge. Calibrating the battery can help the operating system relearn the battery's capacity, improving the accuracy of the battery percentage display.
2. Steps to Calibrate the Battery
Step 1: Charge the Battery Fully and Keep Charging
First, make sure to charge your Samsung phone to 100% and continue charging for at least an hour. This step is crucial as it ensures the battery is fully charged and ready for the calibration process.
Step 2: Let the Battery Drain Completely
Once the phone is fully charged, unplug the charger and use the phone until the battery is completely drained, causing the phone to shut off automatically. At this point, do not plug it back in immediately; let the phone naturally power off to ensure the battery is entirely drained.
Step 3: Restart the Phone and Continue Draining the Battery
Turn the phone back on and let it continue draining until it shuts off again. This step ensures that the operating system accurately records the battery's remaining charge.
Step 4: Charge to 100% Again
Finally, use the Wireless Charging Station and charge the phone back to 100%. Ensure the phone is continuously charging and does not lose connection during this process. This helps the operating system recalibrate the battery's capacity and correct the inaccuracies in the battery percentage display.
By following these steps, you will restore the accurate battery percentage display on your Samsung phone, making it more stable in daily use.
II. Clear the System Cache Partition to Resolve Software Conflicts
1. Battery Drain Due to Software Updates
Software updates often bring performance improvements but can sometimes introduce compatibility issues. After an update, the new system might conflict with old cached data, causing faster battery drain or slowing down the phone. Clearing the system cache partition can help resolve these issues.
2. Steps to Clear the Cache
Step 1: Power Off the Phone
First, turn off your Samsung phone completely. Make sure the phone is entirely powered off before proceeding.
Step 2: Connect to a Computer
If your phone's operating system is a newer version of Android, you may need to connect the phone to a computer using a Charging Data Cable. This step is sometimes necessary, especially on newer Samsung devices.
Step 3: Enter Recovery Mode
Next, press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously until the Samsung Android logo appears. Once the logo shows up, release all buttons to enter recovery mode.
Step 4: Wipe the Cache Partition
In recovery mode, use the Volume Down button to select "Wipe Cache Partition" and press the Power button to confirm the selection.
Step 5: Reboot the System
Once the cache is cleared, select "Reboot System Now," and the phone will restart and load the latest system cache.
Clearing the cache removes accumulated unnecessary data from the system, improving the phone's smoothness and battery efficiency.
III. Optimize Background Usage and Enable Power Saving Mode
1. Background Apps Consuming Battery
Many apps continue to consume battery power even when running in the background, especially those that stay active for extended periods, such as social media, messaging apps, and location services. Optimizing the background activity of these apps can greatly improve battery life.
2. Steps to Limit Background App Activity
Step 1: Go to Battery Settings
Open the "Settings" app, scroll down to "Battery and Device Care," then tap on "Battery."
Step 2: Restrict Background Usage
In the battery settings, tap on "Background Usage Limits" and set unused apps to "Deep Sleep" mode. This reduces the activity of these apps in the background, conserving battery.
Step 3: Enable Power Saving Mode
Return to the main battery menu, tap on "Power Saving Mode," and turn it on. You can customize the power-saving settings, such as turning off "Always On Display" and lowering screen brightness, to further save battery and extend phone usage time.
Step 4: Run Device Optimization
In the "Battery and Device Care" menu, tap on "Device Optimization." The system will scan and clean unnecessary files, close unneeded background apps, and help ensure the phone's resources are used more efficiently.
Conclusion
By calibrating the battery, clearing the system cache partition, optimizing background app usage, and enabling power-saving mode, you can effectively improve the battery performance of your Samsung phone and extend its lifespan. Following the guidelines from China Phonefix in this article, your Samsung phone can continue to deliver outstanding performance and long-lasting battery life.
