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- Galaxy S25 and S24 devices are experiencing excessive battery drain and overheating.<\/li>\n
- The problem appears to have started after the April 2026 security update.<\/li>\n
- The problem may be related to the Knox matrix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
Samsung’s April 2026 security update started rolling out to the Galaxy S25 series on April 6. The update was later expanded to the Galaxy S24 series in the middle of the month. Since then, reports of battery drain and overheating have been increasing. Some users believe they may have found the culprit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nGalaxy S24<\/a> And S25<\/a> Owners have recently been flocking to the Samsung community forum to report excessive battery drain and overheating issues, which started after the April 2026 security update. It appears that the problem is quite serious, as some users claim that they are losing large chunks of battery life in just a few hours. A Galaxy S24 owner says their battery lasts less than three hours and takes five hours to charge to 100%. Meanwhile, a Galaxy S25 owner claims that his phone reaches zero after just two hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAre you experiencing battery drain after Samsung’s April 2026 security update?<\/h3>\n
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\nAfter checking their battery activity, many users are claiming that the Knox matrix is \u200b\u200bto blame. In several screenshots, it appears that the Knox Matrix is \u200b\u200bconsuming more than its fair share of battery power. It appears that the app is constantly running in the background and putting pressure on the CPU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIf you’re unfamiliar with Knox Matrix, it’s part of Samsung’s security infrastructure. It plays a role in detecting threats, isolating damaged devices, and securely sharing credentials on Android. As a result, it is deeply embedded in the hardware and cannot be easily uninstalled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nSamsung has not yet publicly acknowledged the issue. However, community moderators are asking users to contact a service technician to gather more information. Android Authority<\/em> Samsung has been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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