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. However, rest assured, it is quite possible to replace it. We are going to find out today how to change the battery of your Xiaomi 12X . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X. Then we will see how to replace the battery on a Xiaomi 12X.
How do you know if you need to replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X?
Whatever you do, the battery of a mobile phone is doomed to degrade with time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will be necessary to suddenly charge your Android smartphone more often . This is obviously the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X. However, other battery problems on your Xiaomi 12X can warn you about a potential failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your phone turns off before reaching 0 % of battery, it heats up without explanation... In these cases, it is then necessary to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Xiaomi 12X, read our article.
To know the state of battery wear of your Xiaomi 12X , several ways to do this are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on your battery wear is limited to usage statistics. The information collected is suddenly an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Xiaomi 12X then reveals to 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 appear. In the 4th line the "Battery" data is displayed. In the event that the value 100 is written next to it, it means that it is in good shape. However, as soon as this number goes down, it means that it has lost capacity.
- Use apps to monitor the battery health of your Xiaomi 12X. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data on the use of your battery and at the same time allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Obviously, the state of wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to distinguish the potential malfunctions of your mobile phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X right away. As long as your battery life and capacity are right for you, there's really no rush. However, if you ever decide that it is time to move on, we present here all our advice for replacing it in the next section.
How to replace the battery on a Xiaomi 12X?
Can the battery of a Xiaomi 12X be replaced?
In any case, it is possible to replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X. However, depending on its version, we suggest different solutions. Because be careful, if you ever want to do it yourself, you should know that dismantling your mobile phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X, somewhat complex operations are necessary and can present risks for the device in case of misfires. You should also know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
In the event that your battery is removable , handling is very simple. You can suddenly realize it without the help of a professional without worry. To do this, you will very easily have to buy the same battery that is on your phone. You can after that replace the old one by putting the new one exactly in the same location.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer in the event that he offers this service or a specialist. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . If you still want to do it on your own, we suggest that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: “Tutorial to change the battery of my Xiaomi 12X” and carefully apply the instructions. To know now if you ever feel capable of it, here is the manipulation to follow in general terms:
- Turn off your Xiaomi 12X 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 using a spatula.
- Once the screen has been removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Xiaomi 12X by heating its outline and gently removing it with 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 , perform all these steps in reverse order.
Find the right battery for your Xiaomi 12X
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 Xiaomi 12X in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your Xiaomi 12X and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you ever encounter a problem, the manufacturer will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and in addition a repair kit. It can fluctuate between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your Xiaomi 12X 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 maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Xiaomi 12X, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Xiaomi 12X.
