For the past 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 smartphone. However, don't worry, it is quite possible to change it. We will precisely learn in this article how to change the battery of your Vivo V21 . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery of your Vivo V21. Then we will see how to change the battery on a Vivo V21.
How to know if it is necessary to change the battery of your Vivo V21?
No matter how you use it, a smartphone's battery is doomed to degrade as time goes by. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android phone more regularly . This is of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Vivo V21. However, other battery problems on your Vivo V21 can warn you about a potential failure of the latter: the battery runs out quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your phone turns off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up without explanation... In these situations, it is then necessary to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Vivo V21, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Vivo V21 , several alternatives you can be applied and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the status of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Vivo V21 then tells you 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. If the value 100 is indicated next to it, it is because it is in good shape. On the other hand, as soon as this number decreases, it means that it has lost capacity.
- Use apps to check the battery health of your Vivo V21. 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 wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to distinguish the possible problems of your smartphone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Vivo V21 immediately. As long as your battery life and capacity are right for you, there's really no rush. However, if you decide it's time to make the move, below are all our recommendations for changing it in the next game.
How to change the battery on a Vivo V21?
Is it possible to change the battery of a Vivo V21?
Whatever happens, it is possible to change the battery of your Vivo V21. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, if you want to do it without the help of a professional, note that dismantling your smartphone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your Vivo V21, somewhat complex operations are necessary and can present risks for the telephone in the event of improper handling. You should also be aware that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
If ever your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. 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 phone. You can then replace the old one by inserting the new one in exactly the same location.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery of your Vivo V21 is to contact the manufacturer, your retailer if he offers this service or a specialist. Indeed, this procedure requires a certain expertise . If you still want to get started, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to you by typing on Google: "Tutorial to change the battery of my Vivo V21" and follow the instructions carefully. To find out now if you feel capable of it, here is the procedure to follow in broad outline:
- Turn off your Vivo V21 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 smartphone.
- 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 Vivo V21 by heating its contour and gently removing it using 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 , repeat all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your Vivo V21
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 smartphone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your Vivo V21 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your Vivo V21 and not end up with a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if 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 Vivo V21 without the help of a professional, 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 the version of your Android.
- To change the battery of your Vivo V21 at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on the version of your Android.
If you want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Vivo V21, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Live V21.
