Galaxy S25 and S24 owners report severe battery drain and overheating after April update
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Updated · Android Authority · Apr 23
Galaxy S25 and S24 owners report severe battery drain and overheating after April update
7 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Apr 23
Users say some devices now last less than three hours per charge, with charging times up to five hours, following the April 2026 security update rollout.
Many users suspect Samsung’s Knox Matrix security feature is causing the issue, as it appears to be constantly running and consuming excessive battery and CPU resources.
Samsung has not publicly acknowledged the problem, but community moderators are advising affected users to visit service technicians while further information is gathered.
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