TechEffective methods to prolong smartphone battery life

Effective methods to prolong smartphone battery life

Disabling this app will extend your phone's battery life.
Disabling this app will extend your phone's battery life.
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30 September 2024 07:29

Do you remember when cell phones could last several days on a single charge? That seems like a distant memory. Nowadays, due to the numerous functions available on smartphones, daily battery charging has become the norm. However, there are methods to extend battery life and longevity.

Smartphones accompany us daily, and their intensive use can drain the battery quickly. Although most users are aware that apps and multimedia can consume a lot of energy, few people know what actually has the most impact on battery level reduction. Many seemingly insignificant functions and settings can be real "energy hogs." In this article, we will look at what consumes the most battery on a smartphone and how to prevent it.

Will dimming the screen extend battery life?

The first tip is about controlling screen brightness. Although large displays are convenient for users because they allow the use of many content simultaneously, they also consume a lot of energy. Therefore, it is important to control screen brightness. The brighter it is, the more energy the smartphone uses.

If full-screen backlighting is unnecessary, adjust its brightness to ambient conditions. It is also worth enabling dark mode in apps that support it. This advice particularly applies to phones with AMOLED screens, where displaying black consumes less energy.

Enable battery saving mode

The second tip is to enable battery-saving mode. This feature limits the activity of background apps, allowing longer phone use. It can be activated in the settings of most smartphones, both iOS and Android. The battery-saving mode can significantly extend the device's working time.

How to disable background running software?

If you use an Android smartphone, remember that background-running apps consume a lot of energy. If you are not using them, turn them off. Also, check if your phone has unnecessary apps that you don't use. If you find such apps, uninstall them to save energy.

Why should you turn off Bluetooth?

Finally, it is worth turning off the Bluetooth sharing option nearby. This function detects nearby devices using Bluetooth and automatically connects to them. To disable this function on an Android phone, go to Settings, then find the Google tab. Choose the Devices and Sharing option, then Nearby Sharing. Slide the Device Visibility switch to the off position.