Optimize Battery Life

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• View battery usage

• Enable Battery Saver mode

• Turn off auto-sync

• Turn off auto-updates for apps

• Turn off unused services and activate Airplane mode

• Change display settings

• Disable live wallpapers

Use the original charger and battery to maintain optimal battery performance over the life of your device. The battery comes partially charged. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. 

View battery usage

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers, then select the  Settings icon.

2. Select Battery. Battery usage information will be displayed.

Enable Battery Saver mode

From the Battery screen, select Battery Saver then select the Use Battery Saver switch.

Note: Alternatively, swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers then swipe left. Select the  Battery Saver icon. To have the Battery saver feature turn on automatically, from the Battery Saver screen, select Set a schedule > Based on percentage > select and drag the Percentage slider to the desired battery percentage. Battery-smart features can help save your battery for what matters most. Seldom used apps go into App Standby to conserve battery.

Turn off auto-sync

From the Settings screen, scroll to and select Passwords & accounts then select the Automatically sync app data switch to place it in the Off position. 

Note: Select OK to confirm. Turn Auto-sync back on to allow apps to download new data like email, social media posts, etc.

Turn off auto-updates for apps

From the home screen, select the  Play Store app > Account icon > select Settings > Network preferences > select Auto-update apps > Don't auto-update apps > DONE.

Turn off unused services and activate Airplane mode 

Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers, then if enabled select Bluetooth and Internet to disable. If you are traveling and do not have access to mobile or Wi-Fi networks, select Airplane mode to enable Airplane mode.

Change display settings

1. To extend battery life, turn off live wallpapers, set the screen to a lower brightness and decrease screen timeout. From the Settings screen, select Display.

2. Adjust display settings as desired:

• LOWER SCREEN BRIGHTNESS: Select Brightness level, then select and drag the Brightness slider left to lower the screen brightness manually.

• TURN ON/OFF ADAPTIVE BRIGHTNESS: Select Adaptive brightness, then select the Use adaptive brightness switch to turn on or off. 

• DECREASE SCREEN TIMEOUT: Select Screen timeout, then select the desired option. 

Disable live wallpapers

From the Display screen, select Wallpaper then navigate to and select the desired wallpaper that is not a live wallpaper. Select the Checkmark icon to set wallpaper. 

Note: Visit the Learn & Customize the Home Screen tutorial for more information on wallpapers.