You already know that Nexus terminals are advantageous when enjoying the latest Android updates. So much so that devices like the Nexus 5 already enjoy the latest versions of Lollipop. But unfortunately, the experience was not as satisfactory as we expected. Many Nexus 5 users who already have Android 5.1.1 Lollipop are fully satisfied. For many of them, it has improved performance, and their Nexus 5 works much better than Android 4.4 KitKat and Android 5.0 Lollipop board. Another sector of users does not see it so clearly. And it is that the number of problems that have occurred with the update to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is highly varied. One of the most important failures is the equipment’s battery.
Some users alert that they experience excessive battery drain. This common error should be corrected shortly through a new update, but as a Nexus 5 user, you should know that there are different tricks to solve this problem. Let’s go there!
FIND WHICH APPS ARE DRAINING YOUR BATTERY
This battery drain may be directly related to some applications. This is a basic recommendation or trick that any user with autonomy problems on their Nexus should put into practice. You have to review third-party applications. Luckily, Lollipop allows users to control app performance by keeping track of battery consumption through the Settings section. And what should be done when we have detected that certain apps consume too much? First thing, update them. If the first gesture does not work, the second thing is to uninstall and install them again. If, despite having made these steps, the battery drain is still excessive, you must consider: a) dispense with this application permanently or b) looking for alternatives, which surely there are.
But unfortunately, sometimes it is impossible to know so easily which application hinders the good performance of the Nexus 5. In this case, the most recommended will be to boot the device in safe mode. This disables third-party applications, making detecting the failure’s reason easier. To boot the device in safe mode, follow these steps:
1) Make sure the device’s screen is on. Then press and hold the power button.
2) Touch and hold the Power off option.
3) Finally, click on OK in the dialog box. Safe mode will start, and you can isolate the applications. It will suffice to look at the behavior of the applications, as well as the notification systems and location services associated with each application.
RESTART YOUR NEXUS 5 REGULARLY
To improve battery performance, it would also be advisable to restart your device regularly. It is necessary because, with each reboot, the information from the cache will be deleted, which could positively affect the equipment’s autonomy.
DISABLE UNNECESSARY SERVICES
If neither of the two solutions does or does not work to the level that we would like, perhaps it is time to change your habits. Occasionally you can deactivate some functions you do not use, such as WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, or data. To achieve this, you can access the Quick Settings section or access the usual space for Settings.
MONITOR DISPLAY SETTINGS
The screen is one of the most power-hungry elements on any smartphone, and the Nexus 5 is no exception. Try to use a black wallpaper (you can download any online or on Google Play ) and set the brightness manually so you do not waste so much energy for anything.
DO A FACTORY RESET OR RESET
This should be the last option you run. This is a more radical solution that will completely delete all data, settings, and files, so it would be interesting if you could make a backup in the cloud to recover them later.
With all this, you should be able to improve the autonomy of your Nexus 5 updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Have you been able to solve these problems? You can share your experience in the comments section!
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