How to Optimize Your Smartphone Battery Life and Performance

Smartphones are amazing devices that can do many things, but they also need to be charged frequently. If you want to make your smartphone battery last longer and perform better, you need to optimize some settings and habits. In this article, we will show you how to do that with some simple tips and tricks.

 

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1. Turn on power saving mode

Power saving mode is a feature that reduces the power consumption of your smartphone by limiting some functions and features. For example, it may lower the screen brightness, turn off background data, disable location services, and reduce the CPU speed. This can extend your battery life significantly when you need it the most.

To turn on power saving mode, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Battery and device care (or Battery) on your smartphone.
• Tap on Power saving mode and toggle it on.
• You can also customize the power saving mode by tapping on it and choosing what features you want to limit or disable.
• You can also access the power saving mode from the quick settings menu by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping on the battery icon.

If you have a Google Pixel phone, you can turn on the battery saver mode by going to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver. You can also schedule the battery saver mode to turn on automatically when your battery level reaches a certain percentage, or enable the extreme battery saver mode to get even more battery life.

2. Adjust screen brightness and timeout

The screen is one of the biggest battery drainers on your smartphone. The brighter and longer it stays on, the more power it consumes. Therefore, you should adjust the screen brightness and timeout to suit your needs and save battery.

To adjust the screen brightness, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Display on your smartphone.
• Use the slider to adjust the brightness level manually, or turn on the adaptive brightness option to let your phone adjust the brightness automatically based on the ambient light.
• You can also adjust the brightness from the quick settings menu by swiping down from the top of the screen and using the slider.

To adjust the screen timeout, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Display on your smartphone.
• Tap on Screen timeout and choose how long you want your screen to stay on after you stop using it.
• The shorter the screen timeout, the more battery you can save.

3. Turn off unnecessary features and apps

Some features and apps on your smartphone can consume a lot of battery power even when you are not using them. For example, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, and mobile data can drain your battery by constantly searching for signals or syncing data. Similarly, some apps can run in the background and use up your battery and memory. Therefore, you should turn off these features and apps when you don’t need them.

To turn off unnecessary features, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Connections (or Wireless & networks) on your smartphone.
• Turn off the features that you are not using, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, and mobile data.
• You can also turn off these features from the quick settings menu by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping on the icons.

To turn off unnecessary apps, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Apps (or Applications) on your smartphone.
• Tap on the app that you want to turn off and choose Force stop or Disable.
• This will stop the app from running in the background and free up some memory and battery.
• You can also use the app manager or the recent apps button to close the apps that you are not using.

4. Update your software and apps

Updating your software and apps can improve your smartphone’s performance and battery life. This is because developers often fix bugs, optimize features, and enhance security with updates. Therefore, you should always keep your software and apps up to date.

To update your software, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Software update (or System update) on your smartphone.
• Tap on Download and install (or Check for updates) to see if there is any new software available for your phone.
• If there is, tap on Install now (or Download and install) to update your software.
• You can also turn on the auto download option to download the updates automatically when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi.

To update your apps, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the Google Play Store (or App Store) on your smartphone.
• Tap on the menu icon and choose My apps & games (or Updates).
• Tap on Update all to update all your apps at once, or tap on the individual apps that you want to update.
• You can also turn on the auto-update option to update your apps automatically when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi.

5. Use dark mode and dark wallpapers

If your smartphone has an AMOLED display, you can save battery by using dark mode and dark wallpapers. This is because AMOLED displays only use power to light up the pixels that are not black. Therefore, the more black pixels you have on your screen, the less power it consumes.

To use dark mode, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Display on your smartphone.
• Tap on Dark mode and toggle it on.
• This will change the theme of your phone and some apps to dark colors.
• You can also access the dark mode from the quick settings menu by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping on the dark mode icon.

To use dark wallpapers, you can follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Wallpaper on your smartphone.
• Choose a wallpaper that has mostly dark colors, or download one from the internet.
• Apply the wallpaper to your home screen and lock screen.

6. Watch some videos from Techie Sanan

If you want to learn more about how to optimize your smartphone battery life and performance, you can watch some videos from Techie Sanan, a passionate tech enthusiast who shares the latest in mobile innovation. He has some videos on how to prevent apps from tracking your activities, how to disable ads on your phone, how to check if your iPhone is new or refurbished, and more. You can find his videos on YouTube1 and TikTok2. Here are some of his videos that you may find useful:

• Unlock the Best Android Settings for Extended Battery Life!
• Improve the battery life of your iphone with these useful settings.
• And more amazing videos about Mobile phones.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about optimizing your smartphone battery life and performance.

1. Q: How do I check my battery health and usage?
2. A: You can check your battery health and usage by going to Settings > Battery and device care (or Battery) on your smartphone. You can see the battery level, the estimated time left, the power saving mode, the battery usage by app, and the battery capacity. You can also optimize your battery by tapping on the Optimize now button.
3. Q: How do I calibrate my battery?
4. A: You can calibrate your battery by fully charging it, then using it until it drains completely, and then charging it again to 100%. This can help your phone to accurately measure the battery level and improve its performance. However, you should not do this too often, as it may shorten the battery life.
5. Q: How do I replace my battery?
6. A: You can replace your battery by taking your phone to an authorized service center or a reputable repair shop. You can also replace it yourself if you have the right tools and skills, but this may void your warranty and damage your phone. You should always use a genuine battery that is compatible with your phone model.

We hope this article helped you to optimize your smartphone battery life and performance. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know in the comments below.

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