I have a Samsung A7 that is a bit more than 3 years old and recently I've been getting warnings that its overheating, sometimes even when I'm not using it. It doesn't feel any warmer than usual to the touch but I've stopped using a case to try and help the issue to no avail.
The battery doesn't hold its charge as long as it used to but does make it through the day (barely). Sometimes the phone will shut down completely because of the supposed overheating issues. I've deleted some games and apps and have tried to minimize apps working in the background as well but the problem persists.
Today I had charged the phone to 98% and 7 hours later its down to 60% even though I only used it to take about 6 photos and used Twitter for about 15 minutes total. Would replacing the battery be an option to fix this issue or am I stuck buying a new phone? I just find it a shame because it has worked fantastic for me up to now and I've taken great care of it with barely a scratch after more than 3 years.
The battery doesn't hold its charge as long as it used to but does make it through the day (barely). Sometimes the phone will shut down completely because of the supposed overheating issues. I've deleted some games and apps and have tried to minimize apps working in the background as well but the problem persists.
Today I had charged the phone to 98% and 7 hours later its down to 60% even though I only used it to take about 6 photos and used Twitter for about 15 minutes total. Would replacing the battery be an option to fix this issue or am I stuck buying a new phone? I just find it a shame because it has worked fantastic for me up to now and I've taken great care of it with barely a scratch after more than 3 years.
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