Users have been complaining about the Gear S3 and Gear Sport Heavy Battery Drain Issue for well over a week now. According to complaints the Gear S3 and Gear Sport have started to drain the battery at an unusual pace. Apparently, the battery gets drained significantly faster than it did before.
Reportedly, Samsung has taken notice of the problem and is apparently working on a fix, however, in the interim different people have suggested different temporary solutions. The most effective solution has been to reset the device which has worked for some people and not for others.
Today, we have a better fix that does not require a factory reset. It turns out that like every other smart device, the gear S3 and Gear Sport collects and sends user data to Samsung where it is assessed to make the user experience more personalized. This constant collection and reporting of data takes a toll on the battery life.
How To Fix Gear S3 and Gear Sport Battery Heavy Battery Drain Issue
Let’s see how we can turn the collection and reporting of data off to aid the battery timing.
Step 1- Open the Settings app on your Gear S3 or Gear Sport.
Step 2- Now scroll down and tap the “About Gear” option.
Step 3- Turn off the “Report diagnostic and usage” info option.
Step 4- Restart the device.
Do keep in mind that we are not guaranteeing a fix, this may work for or it may not. The only way to find out is the try it. Do let us know it works for you in the comments below.
Also, let us know if you have your own Gear S3 and Gear Sport Heavy Battery Drain Issue fixes.