Phone battery dying fast in cold weather
Cold slows down battery chemistry. This is not permanent damage. Keep your phone close to your body to keep it warm when you are outside. Once you warm it back up indoors, the battery will work normally again.
Battery chemistry is slower in cold temperatures, which is why your phone drains faster in winter. The battery percentage jumps around because the battery cannot deliver power properly when it is cold. This is not permanent damage. The battery works normally again when you warm the phone up. The fix is to keep your phone warm by keeping it in a pocket, bag, or case.
- ✓Keep a charger with you if you are going to be outside in cold for long periods
- ✓Wear a jacket or have a bag where you can keep your phone close to your body
- ✓Understand that this is normal physics and not a defect with your phone
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking the battery is broken when it is just cold. The battery works normally once you warm it up
- Trying to charge the phone while it is still cold. Wait for it to warm up first
- Not realizing that an old battery's problems get worse in cold weather
Signs you need professional help
- If your battery health shows below 80% or your phone still drains fast indoors after warming up, give us a call and we will check if the battery needs replacing.
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