{
  "id": 16103767,
  "title": "Some Galaxy S24, S25 owners say Samsung’s latest update is wrecking battery life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/some-galaxy-s24-s25-owners-say-samsungs-latest-update-is-wrecking",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T19:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/10/22/samsung-galaxy-s24-battery-life-one-ui-9/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung's latest Android 17-based One UI 9 update appears to be causing battery life issues for some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners. After the update, battery life has reportedly worsened for certain users. This is not uncommon, as major updates to last-generation devices often lead to a decline in battery performance. Users have reported their phones dying quickly, even when under heavy use. On Reddit, there are reports of increased idle battery drain on Galaxy S25 devices. Some users now have to charge their phones multiple times a day. While these problems may not be widespread, they are certainly concerning for affected users. Simple troubleshooting steps such as rebooting the device, force-stopping apps, or performing a factory reset may help alleviate the issue. As with any major system update, these problems can sometimes occur unexpectedly. Please share your experiences in the comments below.",
  "summary": "Samsung’s latest Android 17-based One UI 9 update seems to be causing headaches for some Galaxy S24 and S25 owners, as battery life has gotten considerably worse following the “upgrade.” more…",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/samsung-galaxy-watch-burns-wrist-overnight-raising-new-safety-fears",
        "published": "2026-10-22T14:47:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/deal-drops-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-fe-to-its-lowest-price-in-months",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:48:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}