Samsung started rolling out a stable One UI 7 update to eligible users, starting with the Galaxy S24 series early last month. The rollout had some issues and was stopped, but never because of battery drain. However, it seems that since the wider rollout started, many people are seeing a decrease in their screen-on time.
Major OS upgrades often come with some issues, and you would expect Samsung to have taken care of these problems, given the time it took for the One UI 7 update to start rolling out. That is not the case, as the update was stopped due to a screen lock issue, but has arrived for many users. These people have since started reporting battery drain, which has started after an upgrade to One UI 7.
Details of the battery drain after an upgrade to One UI 7
There are many reports on the internet, including Samsung’s Forum, and Reddit about a battery drain after the stable One UI 7 upgrade. The Galaxy S24 series seems to have taken a bigger hit, as most of the complaints are coming from device users. According to reports, the device battery has “significantly dropped after updating their device.
Many people have their battery drop to 45% by the end of the day, but since upgrading to One UI 7, they are barely left with 20%. While most of the complaints have been from the Galaxy S24 series, it was Galaxy Z Fold 6 users who reported the battery stats. Of course, other devices are experiencing the same thing, but it is probably not an issue.
How to resolve Battery drain on Samsung phones
Questions have been asked why Samsung users might be experiencing battery drain, but it might not be an issue. Major Android OS upgrades take time to adapt to system apps, and some apps are not yet optimized for the new OS. These usually cause glitches and lags, which affect the battery performance.
Oftentimes, a new update or time is needed for the battery to adjust, and it seems that is what the Galaxy S24 series users and others should do. Interestingly, some users have claimed to see improvement, perhaps after using their device for some time. We believe the battery life will improve with time and subsequent updates.
