The most crucial part of any mobile phone is the battery. But with time, those tiny digits on the top of the screen might become\u2026 well, a little faulty. Maybe the phone dies at 15%, or the charge suddenly drops from 60% to 30% in a matter of a few minutes.<\/p>\n
This can happen weather the device is an IPhone <\/a>or, an Android or even a Google Pixel. Such things does not mean your phone is irreparably broken. Most of the time, it\u2019s the software that is either malfunctioning or misinterpreting how much charge is actually in the device, and that is where the word calibration comes in.<\/p>\n Calibrating does not mean the battery has magically gained time, or it has magically corrected the ordinary wear. Instead it \u201cresets\u201d the phone \u201ccalibrations\u201d in a manner that sets the measurements of the phone\u2019s power to reality, especially for Apple users. It is a quick easy fix to the battery meter that has completely lost contact with reality.<\/p>\n Step by step: how to do a battery calibration<\/p>\n Good news come is that no special tools are required, only a bit of patience. Here\u2019s a method that works for both iPhones and Androids:<\/p>\n Charge to 100% \u2013 Plugin your device, allow it to charge to 100%, and keep it connected for another 20 to 30 minutes. Charge it while the device is turned off, if possible. Remove the device from charge and you should be able to see the difference. More accurate battery percentages will mean that your device will no longer shutdown unexpectedly, and you will be able to rely on the phone\u2019s battery estimate.<\/p>\n When (and when not) to calibrate<\/p>\n There\u2019s a flip side to every coin, you can\u2019t carry out this activity regularly. Deep discharges, when performed, may hinder your mobile device\u2019s battery.<\/p>\n So, is there a right time to do this? Yes, when your mobile device turns off, yet it seems to have charge left. Yes, when your device\u2019s charge level jumps around. Yes, when your device goes unused for a long time, for instance, a few weeks or months.<\/p>\n
\nRun it Down \u2013 Use the device until it shuts down. Do not plug it in for charging when prompted with the low battery warning. Allow the device to die completely.
\nLet it Rest \u2013 For 4 to 8 hours, the device must be completely off as it helps the device reset its internal sensors.
\nCharge Back To 100% In One Go \u2013 Charge the device until it crosses the 100% mark. Avoid all interruptions during the charging. Once the device reaches the 100% mark, leave it for a little longer.<\/p>\n