Wipe off cache files
These are temporary files created by the system and stored on the memory that enables faster processing and reduces retrieval time. But it is also subjected to go corrupt easily and thus, it is suggested by the experts that you must delete all the cache files off the phone and it works since you can see the instant difference between the phone 5 minutes ago and after wiping out cache files.
There are multiple ways you can delete cache files such as by using apps like CCleaner which enables users to wipe off cache files just like that. Further, you can do it manually simply by navigating to ‘Settings >> Storage >> Cache Memory’ and delete the same. Further, you can also get rid of app cache which is when you go through ‘Settings >> Apps >> Downloaded’ and tap on apps individually and select ‘Clear Cache’ to do the same. And last but not the lease method available is through recovery mode for which, the procedure is mentioned in the ‘hard reset’ section down below. You need to select ‘wipe cache partition’ and simply restart the phone and rest will be taken care of by the system.
Download Updates for the apps
There’s no rocket science here. You need to keep a tab on apps installed on your phone and must update it from time-to-time since outdated apps are associated with a slew of problems. You can check out Google Play Store >> My apps and games to check out if there are updates available or not. If yes, simply hit the ‘Update’ button against app names and that’s all.
Get the Android firmware up-to-date
The fact is, the firmware is the backbone for all the hardware components and apps, drivers, to work homogenously but when it is outdated, it losses its charm while introducing the system with bugs and errors and viruses since the firmware is no longer updated to defend new bugs and viruses. This is the reason why you must keep the firmware updated and you can check out if there’s an update available or not simply by going to ‘Settings >> About Device >> Software Updates >> Check for updates’. If there’s no update available for a longer duration, you can always roll back or use a custom ROM as a plausible option.
Adhere to 80:20 or 90:10 battery proportion
It works when you follow a strict protocol when charging the phone. I have been following the 90:10 proportion for months ago and the response is good so far. It means that you need to change the form to 90 percent and then use it until it discharges to 10 percent. This is when you plug in the phone to a charger to get the most out of it.
This is the ultimate method you can use on a smartphone to clear any potential software glitch or error causing the battery draining problems on your device. For this, you’ll need to boot into the recovery mode for which the steps are as follow.
- Firstly, start by turning the phone off.
- Now, you need to tap on ‘Volume Up + Power Button’ together to trigger the phone to boot into the recovery mode instead of normal mode.
- The usual duration is 10 to 15 seconds during which, you’ll have to keep the buttons pressed until the display shows an ‘Android logo’ or an option to enter recovery mode.
- Further, when you are in the recovery mode, you need to select ‘wipe data/factory reset’ and then, you need to select ‘yes – delete all user data’.
- Note that the touch doesn’t work at this mode and thus, you need to use the volume rockers to scroll up and down through the page and use the power button to select an option.
- Once you are done with it, it’s the time to restart the phone and configure it accordingly hoping that the problem is sort.
Check if the battery is dodgy or damaged?
Your phone’s battery is draining, what could be wrong? Well, since you have gone through all these possible scenarios and how to fix it, let’s see what you can do to verify the battery. You can remove it if removable to check if it has deformed or not. Also, it is quite possible that the battery has become old and has lost its old capacity which is a case with both Li-Po and Li-Ion batteries. You can get it checked simply by visiting the nearest service center and get it replaced.
Seek help from the manufacturer
If the battery isn’t the problem or you can’t really pinpoint any software issue or any hard issue, you must seek help from an authorized service center where the problem will be detected and act upon. Now, you need to remember that you can either report the issue to an authorized service center or a third-party store where the charges will differ and so is the services.
