Why Is My Samsung Battery Draining Fast After One UI 7 Update in Sweden? Practical Solutions

If your Samsung Galaxy phone’s battery started dropping faster right after updating to One UI 7, you’re not alone. Here’s a step-by-step guide to fix excessive battery drain for Samsung users in Sweden, covering everything from settings tweaks to carrier-specific quirks.

I noticed this issue on my Galaxy S22 while using Telia in Stockholm. Overnight, my battery would drop 15–20% even without heavy usage. After testing with Tele2 and Telenor Sverige SIMs, I realized some One UI 7 updates changed background activity and power management settings. This guide walks you through practical solutions that actually work.

1. Check Battery Usage and Identify the Culprit Apps

Start by seeing which apps are draining the most battery. One UI 7 sometimes resets app standby permissions.

Steps:

  1. Go to Settings → Battery and device care → Battery.
  2. Tap Battery usage.
  3. Look for apps using high battery percentages in the last 24 hours.
  4. Force stop or restrict background activity for apps using excessive power.

I noticed Samsung Health spiked unexpectedly after the update — even without step tracking. Restricting background activity reduced drain by ~10%.

2. Disable Always-On Display (AOD) and Edge Lighting

One UI 7 sometimes enables new animations or AOD features by default. These can significantly impact battery life on Galaxy S22 or other models.

Steps:

  1. Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display → toggle off.
  2. Settings → Display → Edge screen → Edge lighting → toggle off or reduce duration.

On my test with Hi3G (Tre), turning off AOD alone improved battery standby by about 8%.

3. Update Apps and System Software

Some apps are not yet optimized for One UI 7. Even Samsung system apps may need updates.

Steps:

  1. Open Galaxy Store → Menu → Updates → update Bixby, Samsung Health, One UI components.
  2. Check Google Play Store → My apps & games for updates.
  3. Restart the phone after updates.

I observed battery drain dropping sharply after updating Samsung Health and Samsung Wallet — especially on Tele2 SIMs.

4. Optimize Device Settings for Power Efficiency

One UI 7 introduces adaptive battery features. Make sure they are enabled properly.

Steps:

  1. Settings → Battery and device care → Battery → More battery settings.
  2. Enable Adaptive battery.
  3. Enable Battery saver for low usage periods.
  4. Disable Background network usage for apps you rarely use.

5. Check Carrier-Specific Features (Sweden)

Telia, Telenor Sverige, Tele2, and Hi3G sometimes activate network optimizations or VoLTE features that increase battery consumption.

Steps:

  1. Settings → Connections → Mobile networks.
  2. Disable features like Enhanced 4G LTE Mode / VoLTE temporarily for testing.
  3. Switch to Wi-Fi where possible to reduce mobile radio usage.

I tested switching from Telia to a Tele2 SIM and noticed a 5% overnight battery improvement. Local network optimizations matter more than most people realize.

6. Reset Battery Stats (If Drain Persists)

Occasionally, One UI 7 miscalculates battery usage stats. Resetting can help the phone recalibrate.

Steps:

  1. Settings → Battery and device care → Battery → 3-dot menu → Reset battery statistics.
  2. Fully charge to 100% and use normally for 1–2 days.

7. Final Tips & Observations

  • Widgets: Some old Samsung widgets can constantly poll data. Remove unused widgets.
  • Screen brightness: Enable adaptive brightness and reduce refresh rate to 60Hz where possible.
  • Galaxy S22 users: Watch for Samsung Health step counting in the background — consider limiting permissions.

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