comment | ask a new question |
Results 1 to 1 of 1
-
Enable Battery Saving Mode:
- Tap Apps on the home screen
- Go to Settings and scroll to System
- Tap Battery > and enable Battery saving mode
- Tap Start power saving and select a battery percentage at which the mode enables automatically
Disable Unused Connectivity Features and Switch to 2G Networks:
NOTE: By disabling your phones connectivity features when not in use, including Wi-Fi, Hotspot, GPS, and Bluetooth, you can improve battery life in the long run. In addition, if your phone runs low on battery and you dont have 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
- Go to Connections
- Select to disable the available connectivity options
- Next, tap Tethering & mobile hotspot and disable the option
- To switch to 2G networks, go to Connections > More connection settings
- Tap Mobile networks > Network mode
- Select GSM only
Disable Background Data:
- Open Settings
- Scroll to Connections
- Tap Data usage > More
- Tap Restrict background data > OK
Lower the Screen Brightness and Timeout Duration:
- Launch Settings
- Scroll to Device and tap Display
- Optionally, enable or disable Automatic brightness
- Drag the brightness slider towards the left side of the screen to decrease luminosity
- Return to Display and tap Screen timeout
- Choose a lower timeout value such as 15 seconds
Minimize Third Party App Usage:
NOTE: Some third party apps perform regular background processes, and as such they can potentially affect battery life even when not actively in use. By disabling or removing unused third party apps from the phone, you can improve battery life in the long run.
- Open the apps drawer
- Launch Settings
- Scroll to Device
- Tap Applications > Application manager
- Access Downloaded
- Select the desired app and tap Disable or Force Stop to disable the app
- To remove the app, tap Uninstall > OK
Change Sync Settings for Apps:
NOTE: By changing your apps / accounts sync settings to reduce sync, you can improve battery life in the long run.
- Open Settings
- Scroll to Personal
- Tap Accounts
- Select an account type and the desired account
- Clear the check boxes associated with the sync options you want to turn OFF
- Tap Menu > Sync Now
Keep the OS Updated:
NOTE: Certain software updates can include battery life improvements and thus its recommended to keep the OS updated at all times. To check for updates:
- Launch Settings
- Scroll to System
- Tap About device
- Follow the on-screen prompts to download and apply available updates
› See More: Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro: Tips to Conserve and Improve Battery Life
Similar Threads
- Samsung Galaxy
- Sony Ericsson
- Sony Ericsson
- HTC
- Samsung Galaxy
Can NBC's online support help you watch their content?
in General Cell Phone Forum