Ballot: Have you ever modified the battery in your cellphone?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 was my favourite cellphone ever, primarily because of the detachable battery. If I had been out all day and operating low on energy, I simply grabbed a spare from my bag, and I used to be again to 100% in 30 seconds. However that’s a factor of the previous on the Galaxy S line, together with most different flagships. Getting a brand new battery for many fashionable smartphones entails sending it to specialists or utilizing your individual hotshot engineering abilities.

Whereas I’m not satisfied, producers will inform you non-removable batteries are higher. It’s partly about water and mud resistance, partly about constructing a sleeker gadget, and partly about efficiency and security. Sealed batteries enable for bigger capacities in tighter areas and cut back the chance of person error. But it surely’s additionally made it tougher to do fundamental repairs when your battery inevitably declines.

Nowadays, most individuals don’t hassle changing the battery in any respect. Even when the cost barely will get them by means of the day, they both stay with it or improve. And whereas we’ve got loads of suggestions for maximising your cellphone’s cost, there’s no actual substitute for a wholesome cell.

We’ve additionally lined what your choices are should you do wish to swap your battery, together with when it’s value it, how a lot it prices, and what to anticipate from third-party restore outlets. However we’re inquisitive about what number of of you really undergo the trouble of those steps.

Have you ever ever really modified the battery in a latest cellphone? We’re not asking about gadgets like my outdated Galaxy S5 — we imply sealed telephones from the previous 10 years or so. Tell us within the ballot above, and be happy to share your expertise within the feedback beneath.