Mobile Phone Battery Problem and Solution

Mobile Phone Battery Problem and Solution – Low Battery, Battery Drains Fast, Battery Backup Low, Battery Not charging. Learn how to fix these problems

Mobile Phone Battery Problem and Solution – Low Battery, Battery Drains Fast, Battery Backup Low, Battery Not charging. Learn how to fix these problems.

There are too many problems with the battery draining so fast of Modern smartphones. Most of them drain too fast or there is sudden discharge. Some of them have other issues and problems.

Here I will explain some mobile phone battery problems and their possible solutions.

Mobile Phone Battery Problem

Mobile Phone Battery Problem

There are situation when a mobile cell phone of any brand including Samsung, Nokia, LG, iPhone, Micromax, Oppo, ViVo, Xiaomi (Mi), Geonee, ZTE, Motorola, China Mobile Phones etc may give battery problems such – Low Battery, Battery Drains Fast, Battery Backup Low, Battery Not charging etc.

There can be different symptoms, reasons and solutions to identify, solve and fix the problem.

How to Solve and Fix Mobile Cell Phone Battery Problem

  1. Check the battery or charger to see if there is any problem there. You have to check the battery connector and charger plug.
  2. Check if there is any dust in the connector or any pin is broken or not. Also check for any corrosion in contact and plug. Clean the points using IPA or cleaning swabs. Make sure to use ESD-Safe Tools only.
  3. Check the Interface Connector to see if there is any dust or not. If there is dust then clean or replace the interface connector as required.
  4. If the battery is still draining so fast and the problem is not solved then upgrade the software / operating system (OS) to the latest version.
  5. If the problem is still not solved then check the Mobile Phone PCB current consumption.
  6. Check for any short circuit.
  7. If there is serious problem at the Board Level then it is better to replace the whole Logic Board of the Mobile Cell Phone.

Mobile Phone Battery Problem FAQs

Yes, using a non-branded charger can harm your phone's battery. Non-branded chargers may not provide the correct voltage and current, which can cause damage to the battery. It is recommended that you use only the charger provided by the phone manufacturer or a reputable third-party brand.

There are several things you can do to extend the life of your phone's battery. One is to avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Another is to reduce the number of apps running in the background and to turn off features you don't need, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, when you're not using them. You can also try reducing your screen brightness and using power-saving mode.

A swollen battery is a serious issue and should be dealt with immediately. Turn off your phone and do not attempt to charge it or use it. Swollen batteries can cause damage to the phone or even become a safety hazard, so it is recommended that you take it to a professional repair shop or contact the phone manufacturer for assistance.

The lifespan of a phone's battery can vary depending on usage and other factors. Generally, phone batteries last about 2-3 years before needing to be replaced. However, if you notice that your phone's battery is not holding a charge as long as it used to, or if it is swollen, it may be time to replace it. Contact the phone manufacturer or a professional repair shop for assistance.

I am sure you must have faced battery problem with your mobile phone and smartphone. Share your experience via comments. 🙂

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Santosh is an Electronics Geek, Blogger, Young Entrepreneur and Founder of this Mobile Phone Repairing Website. Santosh possesses vast experience in the field of electronics, telecommunication, Soldering, SMT, ESD Safety, Keep visiting for daily dose of Tips and Tutorials.

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79 Responses

  1. Drameri Emmanuel says:

    My phone battery charge up to 83% then it starts discharging but it shows sign of charging what could be the problem

  2. Tech Doctor Info says:

    Your article is fully informative With full of information. I really appreciate your nice work with your good presentation. Thanks for sharing this article.

  3. harshitha says:

    My phone is not turning on and even it is not charging also what should I do plz help me guys

  4. Rita says:

    Im using vivo
    i bought it recently, i used it for just 3months then it stopped coming on unless i plug it on with my charger then it will come on. After some time it stopped coming on when plugged with charger, it will turn on and off, it wount booth . Pls help me

  5. Selva says:

    Battery derain problem my mobile model mi3s

  6. As you replied sir to ne to check my infinix note 4 sir..can you plss ensure me that whether i have to change my battery again or not?

  7. Infinix note 4..sir even after replacing a new battery it drains and shut down at 40%..what to do sir..plss help

  8. Parmeshwar says:

    Micromax q402 battery problem

  9. hey my phone wont charge it keeps saying battery temp too low do u n=know how i could fix that

  10. hey my phone wont charge it keeps saying low battery temp could u tell me how to fix that

  11. pazic says:

    Hello sir Santosh i am a phone technician at my small enterprise but i have the problem with the Infinix X554 the phone can not be opened no matter how i try what can be the problem then how else can i solve the problem because have done flashing to it more than twice please help me

  12. good eve sir, there is problem in charging battery it charges 17 hours to 1 day. it occurs at half of battery when charging. at now a days its not charging. plzz find me the solution.

  13. good eve sir, my phone seems more time after 50 percentage at the duration of charging of about 17 hours to 1 day. i have checked with friend’s charger. no use of it. and now a days it does not charge even for 10 percentage.

  14. Tecno wx3LTE says:

    I use tecno wx3 lte but it always goes off when it gets to 58%
    And also I have changed the charger and the battery a couple of times

  15. Jan says:

    Hii i have an mint mobile m3cr bought it new its the second battery i have in but has the same problem. . short battery life . . from full till dead maby like 1hour .. If i buy new battery the first day is okay but the next day same problem al over again what can the cause be .. Please sir i need an solution

    • There is Half-Short in the PCB of the Phone. Get the Phone Checked and Remove or Replace the Faulty Electronic Component, mainly tiny SMD Capacitor near Battery Connector..

  16. Durga says:

    Micromax q413 my smartphone,used 40%battery then switch off my phone.then charging 0%.pls help me.

  17. neil mark says:

    sir good day my device just stop on 3 percent but it appears charging.when I turn it on, it says battery temperature is too low.device shutting down.what is the best thing that I can do.its a asus zenfone 3 max

  18. nitin says:

    Hi sir my samsung has battery of 1000 mah can i use 2300 mah battery of similar voltage

  19. Maria Griswold says:

    My phone is three years old and the battery is just shot. In 30 minutes I went from 75% power to 15%, with the screen brightness at 0%. I checked the battery discharge screen and it says most of the drain is from the android system and screen, and some from the apps I was using but it wasn’t major. It’s not like there’s some app randomly eating up my battery life, no it’s just dying. It will sometimes randomly die at like 20% or more. And I have another battery (it has a removable battery) and replaced it but my other battery does the same thing despite having used it only a few times. I honestly just need a new phone but am not in the market for it, so how could I fix it? Or who should I go to to fix it (the warranty expired).

  20. Alisha dhal says:

    My phone battery is 5.36 mah… So if I will put 6.66 mah battery.. Will it damage my phone???

  21. Anonymous says:

    Thanks for a marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed reading it, you might be a great author.I will make certain to bookmark your blog and will eventually come back in the future. I want to encourage that you continue your great writing, have a nice day!

  22. llave de trinquete de aire says:

    Fantastic site you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics talked about in this article? I’d really love to be a part of online community where I can get responses from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!

  23. Luciano says:

    I unmounted my smartphone (Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus) to remove a stuck chip drawer, and now the device gets very hot and the battery drains quickly. Any tips?
    Sorry for English…

  24. Kunal says:

    Phone when plugged to charger calls to recent contacts , is it legit charging/battery problem or some software problem . *Not a smartphone

  25. Sana says:

    My nokia 105 sucks battery very fast

  26. samuel fred says:

    my phone is showing battery temperature is too high phone will shot down and it will shotdown, also showing battery slowdown charging something like that. please what would be the cause.thank you.

  27. Lily says:

    Pls sir help,my phone vivo y11 battery do not charge more than 60? i do not know why.

  28. Venu says:

    Mobile is charging but charger point showing getting down ie point showing charging but point getting down

  29. daniel says:

    my battery drains so fast

  30. My phone battery pins have been pushed down I am trying to pull it up but in stays down.

  31. aditya says:

    i have intex smart phone. my phone battery is loose.Even if the battery is fully charged phone is getting switched off.

  32. sujoy says:

    Sir, 1st …I am done 100% my mobile phone battery, then useing phone….but…when useing the phone, simply charge % down. …when battery charge like 50%…..suddenly, my phone come switch of…….then switch on …battery % very low…like 5%…….please give me….this problem solution.

  33. rizwan says:

    sir i have samsung keypad mobile old model.i have got new battry but mobile backup is not more than 4 hr

  34. Sachin says:

    My mobile is charging very slowly it is showing that it is charging bt taking too much of tym it was on charging more than 36 hrs
    Whenever romoving charger it rapidly discharged
    I hv already cleaned all the ports and my device is micromax canvas spark 3

  35. mukes says:

    sir keyped mobile me betry jaldi discharge ho rahi toh kya kare kis part ko change kare

  36. jyotimoy borah says:

    sir, I have a Samsung galaxy s 6 which shows charging but when I tried to turn it on it die automatically after showing powered by Android.And doesn’t turn on in off charge.can u tell me what is happening with this phone?

  37. hallo sir
    mazya phone chi battery big ( moti jad) zali ahe tila mi normal kashi
    karu mi bettery lavkar utarti pan ahe Kay karu maza phone micromax canvas ahe model no Q411

  38. hallo sir
    mazya phone chi battery big ( moti jad) zali ahe tila mi normal kashi
    karu mi bettery lavkar utarti pan ahe Kay karu

  39. Sir please help me…I have gionee p5l. when I charge the phone it gets stuck at same % of charge after keeping for 3 hrs . I have also usb and adapter which works perfectly in my phone. After reboot, it doesn’t have any affect.usb connector is also not damaged. The phone only charges in consecutive days. For example one day will charge another day not working, two days work and not work for five to six days.

  40. Shubham Indurkar says:

    While charging my device pop up appear ‘battery temperature is too low’. My battery won’t change up help me plz how to fix it

  41. VIJI KUMAR says:

    Sir, I am viji kumar joseph. I am using asus zenfone 5. Mobile is working in ac mode. If we remove charger mobile get switched off. If we connect charger Battery is charging but not discharging. Please help me. What is the problem?

  42. hemendra says:

    how’s problem solve if my battery charged connect one hr in 5-6%charged and many time 58%stay long time get 59%

  43. MANEESH says:

    my problem is battery is in normal room temperature but still while switching on the phone its showing battery temperature over 60 will shutdown in 10 seconds LENOVO A6010 please help

  44. Donna says:

    Just two things… I never see anyone recommend using a toothbrush to clean ports. – a little trick i learned at the store where i bought my phone
    This got my phone charging but it was still charging slowly and the second thing i found is that my short cabled chargers charge my phone faster
    The third thing i did – which i have seen mentioned here and there – was uninstall netflix (my most energy consuming app) and reinstalled it after charging the phone
    Phone charges faster and holds a charge longer now

  45. Tariku says:

    Dear Santosh,how can I use secret codes?

  46. GOPAL says:

    Hi sir

    My name is GOPAL i have one issue with Nokia Mobile Model: 311.
    This mobile not power on with battery. Battery is fully charged. But it’s power on with DC POWER SUPPLY. Solution Please.

    • My phone battery pins have been pushed down I am trying to pull it up but in stays down due to it is not charging can you please help me

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