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Enable Battery Saving Mode:
- Launch Settings
- Scroll to Device
- Tap Battery > Menu
- Enable Battery saver
Disable Unused Connectivity Features:
NOTE: By disabling the phones connectivity features when unused such as Wi-Fi, Hotspot, GPS, and Bluetooth you may improve battery life in the long run.
- Swipe the status bar down on the home screen
- Tap the Location, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth quick toggles to disable the features
- Open Settings and tap Location for more GPS options
- Tap Mode and enable Battery saving
- To disable hotspot, return to Settings and tap More under Wireless & Networks
- Tap Tethering & portable hotspot and set the features off
Switch to 2G Networks Temporarily:
NOTE: In case your phone runs low o battery and you dont have quick access to a wall socket or battery bank, 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
- Go to Preferred network type
- Enable 2G
Change Sync Settings:
NOTE: By changing your accounts sync settings to reduce sync, you may improve battery life in the long run.
- Open Settings
- Scroll to Personal and go to Accounts
- Select the desired account
- Change the accounts sync options to reduce sync
Lower the Screen Brightness and Timeout Duration:
- Swipe the status bar down on the home scree
- Drag the brightness slider towards the left to decrease luminosity
- Launch Settings
- Scroll to Device and tap Display
- Optionally, enable or disable adaptive brightness
- Tap Sleep and select a lower screen timeout value
Minimize Third Party App Usage:
NOTE: Some third party applications perform regular background processes which can potentially affect battery life when not actively in use. By disabling or removing unused third party applications, you can improve battery life in the long run.
- Open Settings
- Scroll to Device
- Tap Apps
- Go to All apps from the drop-down menu
- Select the desired app
- To disable the app, tap Force stop / Disable
- To remove the app, tap Uninstall
Keep the OS Updated:
NOTE: Software updates can include battery life improvements and thus its recommended to keep the OS up to date at all times. To check for updates:
- Go to Settings
- Scroll to and tap About phone
- Tap System updates
- Verify if new updates are available for download
- If applicable, follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update process (NOTE: you will be required to reboot the phone at least once)
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