Save your battery by turning off:
- Bluetooth
- GPS and location
- Wi-Fi®
- Mobile hotspot and tethering
- Near-Field Communication (NFC)
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Ways to improve the battery life of your device
Change your screen settings
Your screen drains your battery the most. To save your battery:
- Lower the screen brightness
- Choose auto-dim to adjust screen brightness
- Reduce the display timeout period
- Turn on Dark Mode
- Tap the power key when you’re done
- Select static wallpaper photos or designs
Turn off device services when not in use
Save your battery by turning off:
Manage app use
Extend your battery life with these tips:
- Change your notifications. Go to your app settings to turn off unnecessary notifications.
- Fetch email less frequently. Set your device to check for new emails less often.
- Set non-essential apps to only work when you use them. This will stop these apps from running in the background.
- Delete unused apps and widgets. Shut down or remove apps and widgets you don’t use.
- Enable power-saver mode. If your device offers them, take advantage of power-saving options to help when battery life is critical.
- Disable auto-update apps. Apps often automatically download updates and install them. Turn auto-update off when you want to save battery power.
Last updated: December 7, 2022
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