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Enable Battery Saving Mode:
- Open Settings
- Access Device
- Tap Battery > Menu
- Enable Battery saver
Lower the Screen Brightness and Timeout Duration:
- Go to Settings
- Access Display options
- Drag the slider towards the left to decrease the screen brightness
- Optionally, you can enable or disable Adaptive brightness
- For timeout options, tap Sleep and select a lower value like 15 seconds
Disable Unused Connectivity Features:
NOTE: You can disable the phones connectivity features when not in use, such as Bluetooth, Hotspot, Wi-Fi, and GPS, in order to avoid unnecessary network scans and potentially improve battery life in the long run.
- Swipe the Status bar down on the home screen
- Tap the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Location (GPS) quick toggles to disable these features
- Next open Settings for more options
- Access Location and tap Mode > Battery saving
- Go back to Settings and tap More under Wireless & Networks
- Go to Tethering & Portable hotspot and disable the features
Switch to 2G Networks Temporarily:
NOTE: If your device runs low on battery and you dont have access to a wall socket or battery bank, you can conserve energy until the next recharge by temporarily switching to 2G networks.
- Open Settings
- Go to More under Wireless & Networks
- Access Mobile networks > Preferred network type
- Enable 2G
Change Account Settings to Decrease Sync:
NOTE: You can change your accounts settings to reduce sync and potentially improve battery life in the long run.
- Open Settings
- Access Accounts
- Select an account type and the desired account
- Change the available settings to decrease sync as desired
Minimize Third-Party App Usage:
NOTE: Certain third-party apps perform regular background processes which can potentially affect battery performance even when the apps are not actively in use. By disabling or removing unused third-party apps, you may improve battery life in the long run.
- Launch Settings
- Go to Apps
- Ensure youre viewing All apps
- Select the desired application
- Tap Force Stop / Disable to turn the app off, or
- Tap Uninstall to remove the app
Keep the OS Up To Date:
NOTE: OS updates can improve battery life and thus its recommended to keep the OS up to date at all times. To check for updates:
- Launch Settings
- Access About phone
- Tap System updates
- Check if new updates are available, and if applicable, follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update (NOTE: the process will require you to reboot the phone at least once)
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