Billions of Android and iPhone owners warned never to make 5 ‘battery killer’ charging mistakes
Jona Jaupi
11 hours ago
SMARTPHONE owners have been informed of several tips that can help preserve their device’s battery life.
It can be frustrating when your device loses power – thankfully there are a few ways you can prolong this.
Smartphone owners have been informed of several tips that can help preserve their device’s battery life
LOWER SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
Your smartphone’s screen brightness level is one of the biggest battery life consumers.
As such, users are recommended to enable keep it at a low, yet comfortable brightness level whenever they can.
Doing this can help your smartphone’s battery perform better and last longer.
Some experts suggest keeping screen brightness somewhere between 65 percent and 70 percent as that can save you a lot of battery power.
To adjust this, go to Settings > Display > Brightness Level > adjust the slider as desired.
On Android, open the Settings app > tap Display > toggle off Adaptive brightness and adjust as desired.
LOW POWER MODE
You can utilize Low Power Mode if your battery is low. This reduces the amount of power that your device uses.
To turn Low Power Mode on or off on your iPhone, go to Settings > Battery > toggle on Low Power Mode.
You can also turn Low Power Mode on and off from Control Center by swiping down from your home screen and clicking on the battery icon.
To do this on Android, go to Settings > tap on Battery and device care > tap Battery > toggle on Power Saving.
AIRPLANE MODE
Temporarily going on Airplane Mode can save your device a lot of power because it prohibits all wireless communication.
Airplane mode on iPhones can be enabled via the icon in your phone’s control center.
Just swipe down from the top of your screen and select the airplane icon.
To turn Airplane mode on or off on Android, open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & Internet, and then turn Airplane mode on or off.
REDUCE AUTO-LOCK TIME
Another way you can preserve battery life on your device is by reducing your screen’s auto-lock time.
This refers to how long your screen is on when you are not using your device.
The longer your auto-lock takes to activate, the more battery life it’s killing.
To do this on iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, then choose a length of time.
To adjust this on Android, you can head to your Settings > Display > Sleep time.
Experts recommend reducing your auto lock time on your handset to around 15 seconds or 30 seconds.
TURN OFF LOCATION SERVICES
Many apps on your smartphone use your location to enhance your experience while using them.
However, this service often drains your phone’s battery and ultimately shortens its lifespan.
By turning it off, you not only better secure your privacy but also improve your phone’s battery life.
You can see which apps are using your location on your iPhone by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
Once there, you can turn off Location Services entirely, or allow access only while using the app.
On Android, open Settings > Personal > tap Location access. At the top of the screen, turn Access to my location off.
Jona Jaupi
11 hours ago
SMARTPHONE owners have been informed of several tips that can help preserve their device’s battery life.
It can be frustrating when your device loses power – thankfully there are a few ways you can prolong this.
Smartphone owners have been informed of several tips that can help preserve their device’s battery life
LOWER SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
Your smartphone’s screen brightness level is one of the biggest battery life consumers.
As such, users are recommended to enable keep it at a low, yet comfortable brightness level whenever they can.
Doing this can help your smartphone’s battery perform better and last longer.
Some experts suggest keeping screen brightness somewhere between 65 percent and 70 percent as that can save you a lot of battery power.
To adjust this, go to Settings > Display > Brightness Level > adjust the slider as desired.
On Android, open the Settings app > tap Display > toggle off Adaptive brightness and adjust as desired.
LOW POWER MODE
You can utilize Low Power Mode if your battery is low. This reduces the amount of power that your device uses.
To turn Low Power Mode on or off on your iPhone, go to Settings > Battery > toggle on Low Power Mode.
You can also turn Low Power Mode on and off from Control Center by swiping down from your home screen and clicking on the battery icon.
To do this on Android, go to Settings > tap on Battery and device care > tap Battery > toggle on Power Saving.
AIRPLANE MODE
Temporarily going on Airplane Mode can save your device a lot of power because it prohibits all wireless communication.
Airplane mode on iPhones can be enabled via the icon in your phone’s control center.
Just swipe down from the top of your screen and select the airplane icon.
To turn Airplane mode on or off on Android, open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & Internet, and then turn Airplane mode on or off.
REDUCE AUTO-LOCK TIME
Another way you can preserve battery life on your device is by reducing your screen’s auto-lock time.
This refers to how long your screen is on when you are not using your device.
The longer your auto-lock takes to activate, the more battery life it’s killing.
To do this on iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, then choose a length of time.
To adjust this on Android, you can head to your Settings > Display > Sleep time.
Experts recommend reducing your auto lock time on your handset to around 15 seconds or 30 seconds.
TURN OFF LOCATION SERVICES
Many apps on your smartphone use your location to enhance your experience while using them.
However, this service often drains your phone’s battery and ultimately shortens its lifespan.
By turning it off, you not only better secure your privacy but also improve your phone’s battery life.
You can see which apps are using your location on your iPhone by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
Once there, you can turn off Location Services entirely, or allow access only while using the app.
On Android, open Settings > Personal > tap Location access. At the top of the screen, turn Access to my location off.
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Summary
Tips to prolong smartphone battery life: Lower screen brightness (65-70%), use Low Power Mode when battery is low, utilize Airplane Mode temporarily, and regularly update software. For Android, adjust brightness through Settings > Display > Brightness Level or toggle off Adaptive brightness; turn