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Samsung finally has a fix for One UI 5.1 battery drain issue

By Anam Hamid

Published: Apr 13, 2023, 9:31 PM

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Samsung finally has a fix for One UI 5.1 battery drain issue

In February, complaints sprouted on Reddit about poor battery life on Samsung phones after the One UI 5.1 update. A spike in battery usage by the Samsung Keyboard suggested that the default keyboard for Galaxy phones was guzzling more battery after the update. There was no way to know for sure though, but we now have the answer.

The issue affected various top Samsung smartphones including the Galaxy S22, S21, Z Fold 4, and Z Fold 3. Samsung has now confirmed that it was indeed the Samsung Keyboard that was causing the battery drain.

A moderator for Samsung Thailand community acknowledged that following the One UI 5.1 update, the battery was draining more rapidly than usual. At that time, some users reported a reduction in screen-on time of up to three hours.

Samsung says that the Samsung Keyboard was using up more battery than usual because of an "additional qualifying process (related to stickers and emojis)". What this actually means is anyone's guess, but hey, at least Samsung is aware of the problem. The company rolled out a Samsung Keyboard app update on March 2 to address the issue.

Samsung apps have an auto-update feature that automatically keeps them up to date. So, chances are that your phone already has the latest version of the Samsung Keyboard, v 5.6.10.31. If you suspect that's not the case, you can update the keyboard by launching Galaxy Store, navigating to Menu, selecting Updates, choosing Samsung Keyboard, going to Settings, clicking About Samsung Keyboard, and tapping on Update.

You won't see the update button if your phone already has the latest version of the Samsung Keyboard.

SamMobile notes that the update may not fix the problem completely for everyone. That's because battery life is still not at pre-One UI 5.1 levels for some phones running the latest versions of all system apps. If the update doesn't work for you, you can try using another QWERTY keyboard, such as Gboard or SwiftKey.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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