Samsung Galaxy S3 Battery Drain

pskitz · May 2, 2013

I have been using GSam Battery to try to find out what is causing my battery drain but it hasn't been very helpful. Before I tried to post this (and was thwarted by my phone not letting me change text properly) my battery was at 61% after being unplugged for 4.5 hours. I can post a screenshot of the full stats later if I need to when I am on my computer but for now I will include those which I think are relevant. The screen had only been on for 24 seconds. It was held awake for 2 hours but I don't know why. 43% of of the total battery used was by the OS which seems crazy to me. Also it seems to be heating up without reason.

tl;dr My OS seems to be taking up excessively high amounts of my phone battery. And in the 40 minutes it took me to post this my battery has gone down to 41%. I can post stats on this usage later as well if it is relevant. I need help!

Harrison · May 2, 2013

Have you dropped your phone lately? maybe into water or liquid? It sound like the battery/motherboard of your s3 is damaged/fried. Consider using your manufacturers warranty if bought new, or just get it repaired.