Battery Problems

[li33gwm]

Just switched from the HTC One to Galaxy 5 yesterday. Upon setting it up, loved it; screen looks great, easy to type on keyboard, etc.

It seems that the battery drains really quick - real quick! With the first HTC One (M7), had no problems with battery at all. I tried restarting the device twice, but still having battery issues. For example the phone was fully charged before I went to bed and then when I woke up 6 hours later it was already down to 67% with it being not used. What could be going on? Not an expert user with settings so any help would be appreciated before I decide I'm going to go back and just get the new HTC One. Thanks!

 

[Golfdriver97]

Welcome to the forums.
Keep in mind the battery will need 4 or 5 charge cycles to get into the swing of things.

 

[li33gwm]

Welcome to the forums.
Keep in mind the battery will need 4 or 5 charge cycles to get into the swing of things.

Thanks for the welcome! Do I need to let the battery drain completely that many times before charging?

 

[killakumes]

Thanks for the welcome! Do I need to let the battery drain completely that many times before charging?

thats really just a myth. modern lithium batteries dont need to be power cycled to "hold charge". they'll love the juice whenever you give it and work hard when its not charging. i guarantee after a couple days of normal use and charging youll see it acting normal or as expected.

like most of us you might also be tinkering quite a bit and im sure that doesnt help. be mindful of all the apps you have running in the background

 

[Golfdriver97]

Thanks for the welcome! Do I need to let the battery drain completely that many times before charging?

You don't need to completely drain batteries anymore. But the battery does need a few charge cycles to get into a rhythm.

 

[li33gwm]

Thanks for the reply again. In terms of apps running in the background, how do I know what is running so that I can turn some of them off? Here's what my battery settings says is happening:
Here's what is says for Battery Settings:

55% - Not Charging
10h 49m on battery

Android System - 19%
HD Widgets - 14%
Google Search 12%
Android OS - 11%
Screen - 9%
Cell Standby - 6%
Android Core Apps - 6%
WiFi - 4%
Device Idle - 4%

 

[sirmaru]

Turn off WiFi, GPS (Location Based Services) when not in use.

 

[gtg465x]

Turn off WiFi, GPS (Location Based Services) when not in use.

Those use a negligible amount of battery when they're on but not in use. No need to turn them off.

 

[_Zguy__]

Considering you just got the phone it probably still is doing a lot of background syncing all your Google services, should be fine once all that is done