Android battery dying fast? Here’s how to check if it needs replacing
Luckily, most Android handsets make it easy to find out exactly where your battery health is right now, helping you make an informed next step.
How to check the battery health on your Android phone
With so many different takes on Android, it’s impossible to cater to every single software experience. However, the principle remains the same across the board:
Open your smartphone’s Settings.
Tap on ‘Battery’.
Look for an entry such as ‘Battery information’, ‘Battery status ’ or ‘Battery details’. If you can’t find it there, check under ‘About phone’ or ‘Device maintenance’.
On Samsung Galaxy phones, for example, the path is Settings → Battery → Battery Information. Alternatively, you can use the pre-installed Samsung Members app: tap Support → Phone Diagnostics → Battery Status.
Google Pixel users can find it by heading to Settings → Battery → Battery health (shown below).
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Depending on your device, you’ll typically see an exact percentage, a simple assessment such as ‘Normal’ or ‘Low’, or both.
You can also see the total number of charge cycles, which is a measure of how many times your phone has been fully emptied and fully charged, though this can be cumulative and not all in one go. On Pixel, head to Settings → About phone → Battery information to find out.