It's not always your cell phone's battery

There is data that proves that battery life will degrade over time. It doesn't matter if you have an iPhone or an Android. As you use your phone, the battery lasts less so it's not always your cell phone's battery and it lasts even less as time goes by.

Are there steps you can take to extend your battery life? Absolutely. But when is it time to replace it rather than replace your phone? Read more to find out.

In general, for all devices, you will have some way of finding out battery information.

It will display usage in terms of how long you've been using your phone with breakdowns for when it was actively being used and when it was on standby.

Toggle these settings when possible to get the most out of your phone.

So how do you know that it's not always your cell phone's battery?

Step 1: Know what kind of phone you have

However you have to know what you are working with. If you want to take a photo in the dark and pretend your iPhone works exactly like the Samsung Note 5… I'm sure you'll fail 95% of the time.

All devices have a section about to find out what you are using in terms of hardware, software, serial numbers, carriers, etc.

Step 2: Usage Statistics

See the steps to see your battery statistics for the device you have. As mentioned earlier, Android devices work differently than Apple devices.

Android – Open the dialer app and dial *#*# 4636 #*#*. Then press “Battery Information” to see the battery status of your device.

Windows – enter all settings > Battery Saver

Other devices – You must know your phone inside out or google how to get battery stats.

Step 3: Get the stats and understand what your phone is telling you

• Estimated time remaining: How much longer can it last?

• Battery Status: loading/not loading

• Power Plug: connected / disconnected

• Battery Level: percentage of the amount of battery remaining

• Battery Range: typically 100 in reference to the maximum possible battery level

• Battery Health: good, bad, needs to be replaced.

• Battery voltage
  
• Battery temperature: 30.2 ° C – battery temperature. Sometimes your phone will tell you that it is in a condition that is too hot to function properly and becomes unusable until you remove it from that temperature and let it cool down.

• Battery Technology: What your battery is made of: NiCd, NiMH, lead acid, lithium ion etc.

• Time since boot: How long has it been since you turned on your phone.

• Usage: in hr: min, displays how much time you spent actively using your device.

• On hold: since full charge, how long have you not used the device

There are many other statistics that are not listed, the most important ones have been listed and explained for your understanding.

Step 4: Take action

So take steps to reduce battery usage or find a professional near you for an appointment.

However, it is not necessary that your battery is defective in some cases. If you have the device aimed at high performance, don't expect it to last very.

It could even be that pesky app that triggers your Bluetooth settings as well as your location services to turn on which could be draining your battery.

Also, you haven't touched the app since the summer of 2014. Uninstall ASAP!

Step 5: If you think it's time to make a change

Sometimes a battery replacement is cheaper, so consult an expert.

CONCLUSION

This blog post is not phone specific as all steps can be applied to smart devices such as tablets and laptops.

Ultimately being aware of what you are buying and receiving is the smartest approach to dealing with battery life. Also, see a specialist and talk about your concerns.