Smartphones are lifelines for work, navigation, and staying connected in Malta's fast-paced life. In 2026, battery drain, overheating, and charging woes top repair lists at shops like Atom IT Repairs, often from heavy 5G use and fast-charging habits.
1. Battery Drain and Short Life
Rapid battery drain affects most users, especially with larger 2026 batteries (up to 10,000 mAh in flagships) under heavy multitasking.
Check battery health in settings; blame background apps, 5G drain, or old cells. Quick fixes include closing apps, enabling power-saving mode, updating iOS/Android, and calibrating via full discharge/charge. For persistent issues, replace the battery— common and quick 30 minute repair at Atom.
2. Phone Overheating
Overheating hits during gaming, charging, or Malta's summer heat, throttling performance via CPU/GPU strain.
Causes: poor ventilation (pockets/cases), incompatible chargers, app glitches, or degraded batteries. Cool it by removing the case, pausing heavy tasks, updating software, and avoiding direct sun. Pros handle hardware faults quickly.
3. Charging Port and Slow Charging Problems
Faulty USB-C ports (standard since 2024) cause slow or no charging, from lint buildup, wear, or fast-charger mismatches.
Test with official cables/adapters; clean gently with a toothpick. Reset if software-related post-updates like Jan 2026 patches. Port replacement available at Atom and will be fixed in less then an hour.
4. Cracked or Unresponsive Screens
Screens crack from drops (top repair in 2025-2026 data) or glitch from pressure/water, leading to dead zones.
Reboot or safe mode first; update OS for touch bugs. Use tempered glass cases in humid Malta weather.
5. Software Glitches and Slow Performance
Lagging, crashes, and connectivity drops (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/5G) plague 2026 devices from full storage or buggy apps.
Clear cache, boot safe mode, reset network settings, or factory reset after backup. Persistent? Malware scans or OS reinstalls can fix this.
Why Choose Atom IT Repairs in Malta?
Located in Mosta, Atom IT Repairs handles Apple, Samsung, and Android fixes with component-level expertise, moisture treatment, and data recovery. As Dell Partner, Apple Authorised Independent Repair Provider, and the Official Gigabyte Service Centre, we offer fast, reliable service for these issues. Book now via the contact us form here.