4. Restric Battery Hungry Apps
Try restricting the battery-consuming apps on the device which may run always in the background and drain a lot of battery juice. To do so:
- Open your phone’s Settings app > Tap on Battery.
- Tap on Battery usage > You can see a list of apps with the percentage of your battery used for the past 24 hours. Or you can also see system usage by tapping System usage for the past 24 hr.
- To see or change how a listed app uses the battery, tap on it.
- For some apps, you can turn on Background Restriction.
- For all apps, we recommend keeping Battery optimization on.
5. Delete Unused Apps and Games
Whatever apps or games you’ve already installed or come preinstalled on the device and you’re not using them regularly, make sure to delete those unused apps & games.
- Just head over to the installed app or game > Tap and hold on the specific app/game icon.
- Select Uninstall and confirm the task to delete it.
- Do the same steps for each unnecessary or unused program.
6. Use the Stock Charger
Ensure to use the stock charger or adapter that comes with your phone. Don’t use any local non-branded charging cables and adapters to charge your expensive Pixel 6 series as they’re not certified to work properly. You can easily avoid battery chemical damage or overheating.
7. Keep Ambient Temperature Cool
You should avoid such situations where your Pixel 4 XL smartphone can overheat. Your device battery will drain much faster when the temperature is hot enough. Even using the device extensively while charging can also cause overheating issues and it’ll eventually lead to battery draining. Try not using the device or not plugging in the device for longer while charging it.
8. Stop Charging Overnight
Either you should use adaptive charging on the device or try charging the device before you go to sleep or even just after waking up from sleep in the morning to avoid overcharging. Most users prefer overnight charging which may lead to battery health issues or overheating issues over a period of time.
9. Use Battery Saver
Try using the battery saver option on the handset to precisely using the battery juice whatever and whenever required. To do so:
- Go to the device Settings app.
- Tap on Battery > Go to Battery Saver > Set a schedule.
- Pick a setting when Battery Saver should turn on. Select according to your preference.
- No schedule: Only when you turn on Battery Saver manually.
- Based on your routine: If your battery is likely to run out before your next typical charge.
- Based on percentage: When your battery reaches a certain percentage charge.
10. Update Device Software
Make sure to check for software updates on your device and install the latest version (if available) to reduce multiple bugs or issues.
- Open the device Settings menu.
- Head over to the bottom of the page and tap on System.
- Go to System update > Your update status will appear whether there is a new version available or not.
- Just follow the on-screen steps to update it > Once done, you’ll need to reboot the device to apply changes.
11. Install Pending App Updates
The chances are high that some of the installed apps or games are basically conflicting with the current software version on your device. It’s always a better idea to update apps and games on the device. To do that:
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- At the top right side, tap on the profile icon.
- Now, tap on Manage apps & devices.
- Here you can see the ‘Updates available’ option > Choose to ‘Update all apps’. [You can just select a specific app update to install]
- Once done, close the Play Store, and reboot the device to apply changes.
Sometimes performing a factory reset on the device can fix plenty of issues related to software, crashes, app issues, battery issues, networking issues, etc. You should also try resetting the device to the factory default.
- Open the device Settings app.
- Select Google > Tap on Backup.
- If you’re one of the Google One users then you can turn on Backup by Google One and follow the on-screen instructions. [Optional]
- Tap on Back up now.
Note: Your Google One backup can take up to 24 hours. When your data is saved, “On” will be below the data types you selected. Also, keep in mind that you’ll require a Google account credential to sign back into the service after reset.
- Head over to the Settings app.
- Tap on System > Tap on Reset options.
- Select Erase all data (factory reset).
- To erase all data from your phone’s internal storage, tap on Erase all data.
- If required, your phone asks for your PIN. Enter your PIN > Select Erase all data.
- It may take a couple of minutes depending on the device storage and performance. So, have some patience until the process completes.
- When your phone finishes the factory reset, select the restart option.
- Now, you can easily set up your phone and restore your backed-up data.
13. Replace the Battery
If none of the methods worked for you then it’s better to ask for a battery replacement by visiting the nearest Google Pixel authorized service center (if the warranty is still there). Otherwise, simply visit the nearest local mobile repairing shop and ask for a battery replacement. You should also ask the repair guy to cross-check the internal board whether it has any issues or not.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
