For some time now, your battery has been causing 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 smartphone. However, don't worry, it is quite conceivable to replace it. We are going to learn precisely in this guide how to change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21 + . First of all, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21+. Then we will see how to change the battery on a Samsung Galaxy S21 +.
How do you know if you need to change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21 +?
No matter how you use it, a smartphone's battery is doomed to lose autonomy over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is therefore necessary charge your Android phone more often . This is of course the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21+. However, other battery problems on your Samsung Galaxy S21+ can warn you about a potential failure of the latter: the battery runs out quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone turns off before having reaches 0% battery, it heats up for no reason... In these cases, it is then required to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Samsung Galaxy S21 +, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21 + , several alternatives 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 information collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Samsung Galaxy S21 + then reveals the level of wear of the latter.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of health of your battery should then be displayed. 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. However, as soon as this number decreases it reveals that she has lost capacity.
- Use apps to monitor the battery health of your Samsung Galaxy S21+. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect wear and tear on your battery .
Naturally, the state of wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the possible problems of your smartphone. You don't have to replace your Samsung Galaxy S21+ battery right away. As long as the autonomy and capacity of your battery are sufficient for you, nothing obliges you to do so. Nevertheless, in the event that you decide that it is time to move on, you will find below all our advice on how to change it in the next part.
How to replace the battery on a Samsung Galaxy S21+?
Can the battery of a Samsung Galaxy S21+ be changed?
In any case, it is possible to change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21+. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful anyway, in the event that you want to do it by yourself, know that dismantling your smartphone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21+, somewhat complex manipulations are required and can present risks for the smartphone in the event of improper handling. You should also be aware that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , handling 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 smartphone. You can then replace the old one by putting the new one in exactly the same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best way to replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21+ is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer if he ever offers this service, or a specialist. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to do it on your own, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the process to be implemented by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my Samsung Galaxy S21 +" and follow the directions carefully. To find out now in the event that you feel able to do so, here is the procedure to implement in broad outline:
- Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S21 + and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer in order to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the smartphone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, peel off and gradually remove the hull using a spatula.
- Once the screen has been removed, you will need to remove screws with the help of a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Samsung Galaxy S21+ by heating its outline and gently removing it using the suction cup and the spatula. Be careful, 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 , reverse all these steps.
Finding the right battery for your Samsung Galaxy S21 +
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 smartphone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to carefully note the model number of your Samsung Galaxy S21+ in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small warning also from buy official battery from the brand of your Samsung Galaxy S21+ 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 manufacturer will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S21 + 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 Samsung Galaxy S21 + at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
In case you want a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Samsung Galaxy S21 +, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy S21 +.
