The further, the more mobile phones and tablets are our inseparable helpers. We use them at school, at work, in our free time or for playing games. They got the nickname mobile because we can take them with us and don't have to depend on an external power source. Well, what to do with the team if the device lasts a few hours or half a day without charging? Each battery has its own capacity, which can adequately supply the device with respect to the hardware parameters. What if the time given by the manufacturer is significantly different from the real one? In this article, we will talk about what can affect the life of the battery and whether it is the cause of rapid discharge.
5 reasons for fast discharge
1. Excessive use of the device
We all know that if we use a mobile phone for several hours, the battery capacity decreases very quickly. The main role in this case is played by the display, which in most cases is relatively large. But here we can save the battery by correcting the brightness. Next are the processes we perform. The phone will definitely last less if we play a more demanding game on it that uses the processor to the full, not to mention the graphics chip. If we want to extend the battery life, we should not unnecessarily light up the display and use high brightness.
2. Apps running in the background
The operation of the application does not end with going to the home screen of the phone, as one might think. By "closing" the application by pressing the center button (depending on the type of phone), you do not exit the application. The application remains running in the background stored in RAM (operational memory). In case of reopening it, it is running faster as possible in the original state as you "closed" it. If such a minimized application still needs data or GPS to run, then with a few such applications running in the background, your battery percentage can go to zero quite quickly. And without your knowledge. When using applications that are not on your daily schedule, it is a good idea to close these applications via the application manager or the "recent applications" button. This may vary depending on the model in its location. Facebook and Messenger are the biggest battery drainers these days.
3.WiFi, mobile data, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC
Today, it is a matter of course to always have WiFi, GPS or mobile data on. Whether we need them or not. We want to be online all the time, and this is exactly what takes its toll in the form of faster discharge of the smartphone. Even if you are not connected to any WiFi network, the phone still searches for networks. The team uses the network module, which it should not have at all. It's the same with GPS, Bluetooth and NFC. All three modules work on the principle of searching for nearby devices with which they could be paired. If you don't currently need these features, feel free to turn them off and save your battery.
4. Memory card
Who would have thought that such a memory card could have something to do with fast discharge. But yes, it is. In the event that your card already has something behind it, the access time for reading or writing can be significantly extended. This results in increased usage of the processor trying to communicate with the card. Sometimes there are repeated attempts that may not even be successful. When your mobile phone is draining quickly and you are using a memory card, there is nothing easier than to stop using it for a few days.
5. Weak battery capacity
The manufacturer Samsung gives a warranty on battery capacity of 6 months. This means that if the capacity spontaneously decreases by the given percentage during this time, your battery will be replaced under warranty. This does not apply to the decrease in capacity due to frequent charging and discharging. Then you will have to pay for the replacement out of your own money. What about phones where the battery is not user replaceable is not a cheap matter.
