How to Fix Android Marshmallow Wifi Battery Draining

How to Fix Android Marshmallow Wifi Battery Draining

Android Marshmallow users have faced battery drain issues while being connected to Wi-Fi. This issue is commonly found in all the devices. So without making any delay let’s take a look at  How to Fix Android Marshmallow Wifi Battery Draining.

How to Fix Android Marshmallow Wifi Battery Draining

  1. Open App Drawer and select Settings.
  2. Then select Wi-Fi.
  3. Now on the top right corner, there will be stacked dots, tap on it.
  4. Then select Advanced.
  5. Now tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
  6. When prompted, select Never.
  7. Now close and open settings again and then search and select Location.
  8. The tap on Mode and select Device only.
  9. Press the Back button.
  10. Now tap the stacked dots visible at the top right corner of the screen.
  11. Select Scanning
  12. Now you have to disable Wi-Fi scanning

This will reduce the Wi-Fi power consumption, giving you much better battery life. If you want GPS, then simply go to Location -> Mode -> Select High Accuracy.

 

Till a new update comes with a fix to this issue, the above steps will resolve the problem.