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Enable Battery Saving Mode:
- Open the apps drawer
- Go to Settings
- Scroll to Device and tap Battery
- Tap Menu and enable Battery saver
Lower the Screen Brightness and Timeout Duration:
- Swipe the Status bar down on the home screen using two fingers
- Drag the brightness slider towards the left to decrease luminosity
- Open Settings
- Scroll to Device and tap Display
- Optionally, turn Adaptive brightness On or Off
- For timeout options, tap Sleep and select a lower value
Turn Off Unused Connectivity Features:
NOTE: By disabling your phones connectivity features when unused, such as Wi-Fi, Location (GPS), Wi-Fi Hotspot, and Bluetooth, you can improve battery life in the long run.
- Swipe the Status bar down on the home screen using two fingers
- Tap the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Location quick toggles to turn the features OFF
- For additional options, go to Settings
- Scroll to and tap Location (GPS) > Mode and enable Battery saving
- Return to Settings
- Tap More under Wireless & Networks
- Turn Tethering & portable hotspot Off
Switch to 2G Networks Temporarily:
NOTE: In case your smartphone runs low on battery and you dont have quick access to a battery bank or wall socket, you can conserve battery life until the next recharge by temporarily switching to 2G networks.
- Open Settings
- Tap More under Wireless & Networks
- Tap Mobile networks > Preferred network type
- Turn 2G On
Change Sync Settings:
NOTE: By changing your accounts sync settings to reduce sync, you can improve battery life in the long run.
- Open the apps drawer
- Go to Settings
- Scroll to Personal and tap Accounts
- Select the desired account
- Change the accounts sync settings to reduce sync
Minimize Third Party App Usage:
NOTE: Some third party apps perform regular background processes which can potentially affect battery life even when the apps are not in use. Thus, by disabling or removing unused third party apps from the phone, you can improve battery life in the long run.
- Launch Settings
- Scroll to Device and tap Apps
- Ensure All apps is selected from the drop-down menu
- Select the desired application
- To disable the app, tap Force stop
- To remove the app, tap Uninstall
NOTE: Alternatively you can uninstall an app by dragging the apps shortcut and dropping it over the Uninstall section at the top of the home screen (visible only when dragging app shortcuts).
Keep the OS Up To Date:
NOTE: Software updates can include improvements to battery life, and thus its recommended to keep the OS up to date at all times. To check for updates:
- Open Settings
- Scroll to and tap About phone
- Tap System updates and check if a new update is available
- If applicable, follow the on-screen steps to download and apply the updates (NOTE: the update process will require at least one reboot)
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