Decreased battery life and increased data usage

[patruns]

Has anyone noticed either of these issues since one of the last updates? I have noticed that it takes longer to lock on to saved wi-fi in many locations. Battery life used rarely be lower than 50% when I would go to bed and now it is in the 30s and 40s.

 

[B. Diddy]

You've already tried a reboot? Do your battery stats at the end of the day show unusually high usage from any app or service?

 

[patruns]

Not any in particular

 

[B. Diddy]

And you already rebooted?

Can you test it in Safe Mode? At least you can see if the wi-fi issues persist. (I realize it can be more of a hassle to test the phone in Safe Mode for an entire day to see if the battery behaves any better.)

 

[mustang7757]

@B. Diddy offered a good suggestion, also try this app if you can see anything out of the ordinary

GSam Battery Monitor - Apps on Google Play

GSam Battery Monitor provides deep insights into what is using your battery.

play.google.com

 

[patruns]

I reboot every night before it goes on the charger. Safe Mode all day is just not practical.

Thanks Mustang, I may just try that.

 

[bearone2]

constantly searching for wi-fi is a big draw on battery!!

rebooting daily is using up the 3k or so cycles before batt problems!!

fwiw: i reboot weekly for that reason!!

 

[B. Diddy]

I reboot every night before it goes on the charger. Safe Mode all day is just not practical.

Thanks Mustang, I may just try that.

Right, but you can still try Safe Mode to see if the wi-fi connection issue persists or goes away.

 

[tube517]

Not seeing a decrease in battery life since that last update

 

[dyastrab]

Has anyone noticed either of these issues since one of the last updates? I have noticed that it takes longer to lock on to saved wi-fi in many locations. Battery life used rarely be lower than 50% when I would go to bed and now it is in the 30s and 40s.

I've noticed the reduced battery life. I'm consistency 15% lower than I was at the end of January 2026.

 

[tube517]

I've noticed the reduced battery life. I'm consistency 15% lower than I was at the end of January 2026.

Have you turned off background data use of apps except the ones you need that on? I turned off a bunch of those except the ones I need those on. I also turned off all the Google data sent for feedback as well as the digital wellbeing junk.

 

[dyastrab]

Have you turned off background data use of apps except the ones you need that on? I turned off a bunch of those except the ones I need those on. I also turned off all the Google data sent for feedback as well as the digital wellbeing junk.

I already had them turned off.