The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Lollipop update introduces new fixes, new features and new enhancements for the curved Galaxy Note 4 flagship. According to some Galaxy Note Edge owners, it also brings battery life issues. With that in mind, we want to take an in-depth look at how we can fix bad Galaxy Note Edge battery life before and after Android 5.0 Lollipop.
In September, Samsung brought the curtain down around the Galaxy Note Edge. As expected, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge launched with a new design, an improved display, a solid camera and all kinds of bells and whistles, including Android 4.4.4 KitKat. At the time, Android 4.4.4 KitKat was the most current version of Google’s mobile operating system.
Given the flagship status of the Galaxy Note Edge, it was no surprise that it was among the first Samsung Galaxy smartphones to receive Google’s new mobile operating system, Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Galaxy Note Edge Lollipop update started rolling out earlier this year and is offering some big time features to Galaxy Note Edge users. Some have tasted the changes, while others are waiting for the update to roll out.
While the Galaxy Note Edge Lollipop update brings some big changes to the device, it also brings Android 5.0 Lollipop issues including the usual battery life issues. Complaints about poor Galaxy Note Edge battery life started to increase as the software moved to more variants and more regions around the world, including the United States.
Battery life issues seem to plague Galaxy users all the time after a new Android update, even though it’s not the actual update that’s causing the issues most of the time. Apps and other services are often the culprit. For now, these Galaxy Note Edge battery life issues seem somewhat isolated, but we expect them to grow as more updates come out.
How To Fix Bad Galaxy Note Edge Battery Life
With that in mind, we want to try and fix the bad Samsung Galaxy Note Edge battery life for you. This guide provides help to get better battery life on Samsung’s current flagship.
These fixes should work if you are using Android 4.4 KitKat or if you are using Android 5.0 Lollipop. We’ve set this up for Android 5.0 Lollipop users, but we know there are still many people using the old version of Google’s software.
Find Apps That Eat Your Battery
The first piece of advice we always give to people with bad battery life is to check third-party apps before doing anything else. Some people listen, some don’t. If you’re looking to fix your bad Galaxy Note Edge battery life, you’ll want to keep an eye on your apps for potential issues.
Third-party apps tend to take a huge toll on smartphones battery life, regardless of the firmware. If you use an app a lot, it will drain your battery, but there are also times when bugs or problems can cause an app to cheat and start draining the device abnormally.
The first thing you will want to do is go to your settings and start taking a look at the effect the Galaxy Note Edge apps have on the battery life of the device. If you notice anything unusual, it’s time to dig in.
If you think an app is consuming more battery life than it should, try reinstalling the app to see if it fixes the problem. If the problem persists, try uninstalling it to see if it has a positive effect.
If you can’t find which app is causing trouble, you’ll want to boot the Galaxy Note Edge in Safe Mode to identify potential troublemakers. Booting the device in Safe Mode disables third-party apps and allows you to isolate apps that might be causing problems.
Here is how to start Galaxy Note Edge in Safe Mode:
- Turn off the device. Next, press and hold the button and the volume down key.
- Once it boots up, you can release the power button but hold the volume key.
- When you enter Safe Mode successfully, you will see the text ‘Safe Mode’ in the lower left corner of the screen.
Restart Galaxy Note Edge
If you start noticing strange battery drain and or your Galaxy Note Edge starts to heat up, you should try doing a simple reboot to see if this returns to normal.
Most of you know how to restart Galaxy Note Edge but we will remind you anyway. Press and hold the power button, confirm you want to turn it off, and then press and hold the power button to turn it back on. We recommend doing this several times a month to clear your device’s cache.
Disable Unnecessary Services
If your apps aren’t the problem and a simple restart doesn’t work, it’s time to start fiddling with some settings and working on some of your daily habits.
In our experience, disabling features when not in use tends to have a positive effect on overall battery life. We recommend turning off Wi-Fi when you don’t need it, Bluetooth when you don’t need it, NFC when you don’t need it, GPS when you don’t need it, and cellular data when you don’t. I do not need.
You can turn them all off from the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge’s settings and watch them easily by swiping down from the top of the device’s screen.
One thing we noticed is that poor cellular coverage is often to blame for bad Android battery life. When your Galaxy Note Edge needs to seek a signal, its battery drains faster, so keep that in mind when you’re in spotty areas. You may need to turn on Airplane Mode when there is no strong 4G or LTE signal in the area.
Try Using Black Wallpaper
Switching to a black wallpaper can help provide better Galaxy Note Edge battery life this way. Samsung’s Super AMOLED displays drain power. The device doesn’t come with a default black wallpaper, but you can search online for one. There are tons of them out there.
After downloading one, go to Settings, Wallpaper, Home & Lock Screens, More Images and then set your black Galaxy Note Edge wallpaper. It’s a quick fix but has a chance to help.
Get Started with Firmware Features
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is equipped with two software features that you should be aware of if you are experiencing bad battery life or are worried about bad Galaxy Note Edge battery life.
If you go into the Settings of the device, you will notice two features. One is called Power Saver mode. The other is called Ultra Power Saving Mode.
These features allow you to block background data and turn on grayscale mode, which can help limit the amount of juice absorbed. You can also slow down the processor, reduce screen performance, turn off the lights in the buttons, and turn off the GPS to save battery life.
We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Galaxy Note Edge’s brightness slider. Galaxy Note Edge’s powerful display can shorten battery life, so if you start to notice poor Galaxy Note Edge battery life, you’ll want to monitor the brightness of the screen. If auto brightness is not working, try to do it manually.
Replace Stock Launcher
You might also consider replacing the stock TouchWiz launcher on the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with something new.
Samsung’s TouchWiz launcher is known to hinder performance and can be changed. There are tons of different launches to choose from. Nova Launcher It is one of the most popular options of Android. If these other simple fixes don’t work, give this a try.
Upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat
If you’ve already upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop and some of you have, keep in mind that you can revert to Android 4.4 KitKat in case you don’t like Android 5.0.
We’ve recently put together a guide on how to achieve this, so this will be a great starting point for those who want to go back to Android 4.4.
Factory Reset Galaxy Note Edge
If you do not want to downgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat and cannot find any fix for your battery problems, you can factory reset your Galaxy Note Edge. This will delete all your files so you will need to make a backup before going this route.
To factory reset Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, go to Settings, User & Backup and select Backup & Reset. From there choose Factory Data Reset. From there, select Reset Device and then Erase All.
If nothing works, contact your carrier or Samsung. If you’re under warranty, you can arrange to get another device or at least a spare battery.
