Battery drain faster due to cold? Here’s how to solve it
Super irritating, draining your battery faster due to cold. All I want for Christmas… ? is a battery that holds up when the temperature begins to drop. Does it bother you: your iPhone breaks down in the cold? That probably has to do with your battery. In this blog, we explain how this problem occurs and most importantly, what you can do about it!
We discuss:
- Battery drains faster due to cold
- Battery calibration
- Turning on energy-saving mode
- Battery Replacement at ThePhoneLab
Battery drains faster due to cold
All batteries perform worse in the cold. Not only from smartphones, but also from electric cars, for example. When your iPhone has been around for a while, so the battery is worn out anyway, this is when you really get affected. So then your smartphone suddenly drops out at, say, 30% battery. Annoying! Fortunately, something can be done about this. For example, you can pay attention to it by keeping your iPhone in your pocket when you are outside. But ideally, of course, you scroll through your Spotify playlist while taking a stroll through Winter Wonderland. But then you have the problem of your battery draining faster due to the cold. That’s why we’re giving you some tips so you can get your iPhone out in the cold again in no time.
Apple states that the ideal operating temperature for an iPhone is between 0 and 35 degrees Celsius. At temperatures below that, the system can temporarily shut itself down to prevent battery damage.
Battery calibration
Your iPhone breaks down in cold weather and also unexpectedly. To avoid this, you can calibrate the battery. In a previous blog, we explained how to calibrate your iPhone battery. This little tructure will make sure your iPhone regains its overall capacity. This causes the smartphone to display the correct battery percentage. This reduces the chances of your iPhone failing in cold weather. Calibration is especially effective if the battery is not physically worn out, but software wise it does not sync properly with the battery percentage.
Want to know what you can do to get the most out of your iPhone battery? Then read; 13 tips for longer iPhone battery life
Turning on energy-saving mode
What you can also do is use your power saving mode. This makes your battery run down less quickly, so you can probably walk a little longer in the cold before it fails. You turn on power saving mode by:
- Go to Settings
- Go to Battery
- Go to Energy Saving Mode and turn on the feature by clicking the switch
In addition, you can temporarily disable Bluetooth, background activity and automatic downloads to further extend your battery life.
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Why does my iPhone break down in the cold?
This is because batteries do not work as well in low temperatures. In cold conditions, the chemical reaction in the battery slows down, allowing your iPhone to provide less power.
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Is it normal that my battery drains faster in winter?
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Why does my iPhone fail when there is 20% or 30% battery left?
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What can I do to better protect my battery from cold?
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How do I know the battery condition of my iPhone?
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How long does a battery replacement at ThePhoneLab take and how much does it cost?
Battery Replacement at ThePhoneLab
Do the above options not work (really) and are you now at your wit’s end? No stress, at ThePhoneLab we can help. Make an appointment for a free diagnosis. Not sure if your battery needs replacement? then read; When should an iPhone battery be replaced?
We will measure your battery and check if there is indeed something wrong with it. After this, we can replace your battery, but you are under no obligation to do so. Make your appointment here:
In the meantime, what in any case should you not do? Putting your iPhone on a stove so it will come back on faster. That’s mega bad for your device!
