Imagine this – You are on a critical call or a virtual meeting on your phone. Now, it is your time to speak, and your phone goes off to sleep or shuts down. What will happen? If you are reading this blog, you are probably already facing similar issues right now, or if not, it is not very unlikely for anyone to face this. So read the blog to learn the common causes behind this and how you can fix it.
Battery Issues:
Phone batteries have a fixed life cycle. When it nears its death, your phone can shut down all of a sudden. Batteries can degrade and eventually lose their capacity to hold a charge effectively. This degradation can lead to the phone shutting down at any time.
You can be sure that it is the battery that is the criminal when you see your phone turn off even though the battery indicator does not show a critically low level if it shuts down at high battery percentages, or if the shutdowns are accompanied by a rapid drop in battery percentage.
1. Check your device’s battery health
How do you check the battery’s health?
- Open your settings.
- Navigate to Battery
- Fee for “Battery Health” or “Maximum Capacity” and see your battery’s current health status
If your phone doesn’t display detailed battery health information, consider downloading a battery management app like AccuBattery. After checking if the problem is confirmed, replace the battery.
2. Stay Away From Overheating!
Overheating is another critical factor that can cause a phone to shut down. This usually occurs when the device’s internal temperature reaches unsafe levels, prompting an automatic shutdown to protect the hardware. Overheating can be caused by excessive use of resource-heavy applications, prolonged exposure to high ambient temperatures, or even using a protective case that traps heat.
How to do this?
- Lower your screen brightness
- Avoid direct sunlight
- Close apps after use
- Turn off features like Bluetooth when not in use
3. Scheduled Power Off Settings:
Settings allow for scheduled power on and off. If these settings are mistakenly activated, they can lead to the phone turning off at set times without the user’s knowledge.
Deactivate the power-off setting.
How to do this?
- Open Settings
- Find and click on “Power Management”
- Select “Schedule Power On/Off”.
- Turn the toggle switch to “Off”
3. Physically!
Physical damage from drops or exposure to water or liquids causes internal components to loose internal connections, particularly around the battery, which can affect the power supply. Examine the phone for any signs of physical damage that could affect its internals. If you cannot detect anything from the outside, it is safer to take it to a service centre from a professional repair service.
4. Uninstall Fishy Apps!
Recall! If there are any apps that you have downloaded and posted that you are experiencing this issue. If you suspect any of them, uninstall them and check for yourself. Avoid installing apps from unknown sources or illegitimate sites and pages. Discard any form of malware or incompatible apps from your phone.
How to do this?
- Open “Settings”
- Go to “Apps and notifications”
- Select apps you want to uninstall.
- Click “Uninstall” to delete it from your device
5. Insufficient Storage
Your phone can shut down unexpectedly if it is running on low storage. So clean and dust your phone off all the unnecessary clutter.
How to do this?
How to check storage space?
- Go to “Settings”
- Click on “Storage”
- See which apps and files are taking up the most space and, accordingly, decide whether to keep it or delete them as per your needs
How to see all the unused apps and delete them in one go?
- Open “Settings”
- Click on “Apps”
- Select an app you don’t use and tap “Uninstall”
How to clear the app cache?
- Open “Settings”
- Go to “Apps”
- Select an app and tap “Storage” or “Storage & cache”
- Tap “Clear cache”
How to delete large media files?
- Open the “gallery app”
- Select photos and videos you no longer need
- Delete them
How to manage downloads?
- Open file manager
- Go to the “Downloads” folder
- Delete old download files
You can use a cloud storage service
Upload large photos and videos to a cloud service like Google Photos or iCloud to free up space on your phone
OR you use an external SD card
The SD card, if supported by your device, can store large media files. When your Android phone has sufficient space, you can use it without interruptions.
6. Outdated Software May Be The Culprit!
If the operating system of your phone is not updated, many issues and frequent shutdowns can appear. So, check if the software of your phone is updated, if not, update it.
How to check the status and update?
- Open the “Settings”
- Go to “About”
- Click on “Software update”
- Tap the “Check Now” button to check for an update
- Download and install the update if available
7. Factory Reset Can Come To The Rescue!
Try to renew your phone by factory resetting it.
Always remember to back up theyour crucial data and files that you might need later, as the resetting process will erase all the material from your phone. This can boost your device’s performance and also solve battery problems.
How to do a factory reset?
- Open “Settings”
- Go to “System”
- Click on “Backup & reset”
After resetting your device, you will need to log in to the Google credentials to set up your phone as a new one.
If none of this works, contact the manufacturer. You can also see if the warranty provided covers these issues. We hope this read has helped you to understand the causes of such issues and also gave you a roadmap to how you can solve it by yourself before going for any professional service.
