For some time now, your battery has been failing you. 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 mobile phone. But don't worry, it is quite conceivable to replace it. We are going to see today how to change the battery of your OPPO A16 . First of all, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery of your OPPO A16. Then we will see how to replace the battery on an OPPO A16.
How do you know if it is necessary to replace the battery of your OPPO A16?
No matter how you use it, a mobile phone battery is doomed to degrade with time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android phone more regularly . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to replace the battery in your OPPO A16. But other battery problems on your OPPO A16 can warn you of a potential failure of it: the battery runs out 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 essential to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your OPPO A16, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your OPPO A16 , several ways to do this are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the state of wear of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your OPPO A16 then reveals to you the level of wear of it.
- Write 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. If the value 100 is indicated next, it means that it is in good shape. On the other hand, as soon as this number decreases, it means that she is starting to tire.
- Use apps to check the battery wear status of your OPPO A16. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Naturally, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to identify possible problems with your mobile phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your OPPO A16 immediately. As long as your battery life and capacity suit you, you don't have to. Nevertheless, in the event that you decide that it is time to move on, you will find below all our advice for replacing it in the next part.
How to replace the battery on an OPPO A16?
Is it possible to replace the battery of an OPPO A16?
In any case, you can replace the battery of your OPPO A16. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful anyway, in the event that you want to do it by yourself, you should know that dismantling your mobile phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your OPPO A16, somewhat complex operations are necessary and can present risks for the device in case of misfires. You will also need to be aware that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. So you can do it yourself without worry. To do this, you must very easily 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 way to replace the battery of your OPPO A16 is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service, or a technician. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . If you still want to get started, we recommend that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: "Tutorial to change the battery of my OPPO A16" and follow instructions carefully. To find out now if you feel able to do so, here is the procedure to follow in broad outline:
- Turn off your OPPO A16 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 mobile 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 with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your OPPO A16 by heating its outline and removing it carefully 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 OPPO A16
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that is not suitable for your mobile phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your OPPO A16 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small warning also from buy official battery from the brand of your OPPO A16 and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive, however, 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 replace the battery of your OPPO A16 by yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your OPPO A16 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the OPPO A16, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: OPPO A16.
