If for a few months, your battery has been giving you problems. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity is no longer the same as at the start. This is unfortunately a classic case, the battery is the wear part par excellence on a phone. However don't worry, it is quite possible to replace it. We will precisely discover in this article how to change the battery of your Honor X8 . To begin, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery of your Honor X8. Then we will find out how to change the battery on an Honor X8.
How do you know if you need to change the battery of your Honor X8?
No matter how you use it, a phone's battery is doomed to lose capacity over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android phone more often . This is obviously the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Honor X8. However, other battery problems on your Honor X8 can warn you of a potential failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your device turns off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up without explanation… In these cases, it is then advisable to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Honor X8, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Honor X8 , several possibilities you can be applied and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the state of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The information collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Honor X8 then tells you the state of wear of the latter.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of wear of your battery should then appear. In the 4th line the "Battery" data is displayed. In the event that the value 100 is listed next to it, it means that it is in good shape. On the other hand, as soon as this number goes down, it means that she is starting to get tired.
- Use applications to check the battery wear status of your Honor X8. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Obviously, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to spot potential problems with your phone. You don't have to replace your Honor X8's battery right away. As long as your battery life and capacity suit you, you don't have to. That said, in the event that you decide it's time to take action, you'll find all our tips for changing it in the next section below.
How to replace the battery on an Honor X8?
Is it possible to change the battery of an Honor X8?
Whatever happens, it is possible to change the battery of your Honor X8. That said, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful anyway, in the event that you want to do it yourself, you should know that dismantling your phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Honor X8, slightly technical manipulations are required and can present risks for the smartphone in case of misfires. You should also know that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
If your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. So you can do it yourself without any problem. To do this, you need in a very simple way to buy the same battery that is on your device. You can then replace the old one by installing the new one in exactly the same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best solution to replace the battery of your Honor X8 is to call the manufacturer, your dealer in the event that he offers this service or a specialist. Indeed, this procedure requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to do it on your own, we recommend that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to you by typing on Google: “Tutorial to change the battery of my Honor X8” and follow the directions carefully. To find out now if you feel able to do so, here is the procedure to follow in broad outline:
- Turn off your Honor X8 and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer so as to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the phone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, peel off and gently remove the shell using a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you must remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Honor X8 by heating its contour and gently removing it with the suction cup and the spatula. Small warning, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on most versions of your Android, you must disconnect the cable from your battery . This is located next to the photo sensor. Then remove the old battery and replace it with the new one.
- For the reassembly , perform all these steps in reverse order.
Find the right battery for your Honor X8
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that does not match your phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your Honor X8 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small warning also from buy official battery from the brand of your Honor X8 and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, in the event that you encounter a problem, the brand will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To change the battery of your Honor X8 yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and in addition to a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your Honor X8 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
If you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Honor X8, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Honor X8.
