Ensuring the battery lasts as long as possible is one of the best strategies to keep your phone operating as intended. Here are some ideas for saving the battery in your Android and iPhone.
Lower Screen Brightness And Enable Dark Mode
One of the biggest drains on your battery is your screen. If you lower the brightness of your screen, you can save a lot of battery life. You can also set your phone to automatically adjust the brightness based on the ambient light in the room. Lowering the screen resolution and using Dark Mode will help save battery.
The concept of dark mode has been around for a long time, but it has gained popularity in recent years due to its many benefits. One of the main advantages of using dark mode is that it can reduce eye strain, especially when using a device for long periods. The white light emitted by screens can be harsh on the eyes, leading to headaches, fatigue, and other visual symptoms. Some people are more comfortable reading articles in the dark mode because it reduces the contrast between the text and the background. In displays with OLED or AMOLED technology, the dark mode can be particularly effective at saving battery life. These displays work by lighting up individual pixels, meaning that black pixels are turned off. In dark mode, the background of the interface is predominantly black, which means that fewer pixels need to be lit up, reducing the overall energy consumption of the display.
Overall, dark mode is a helpful feature that can make screens easier on the eyes, save battery life, and provide a stylish design option for users.
Turn off Bluetooth and GPS
If you are not actively using Bluetooth and GPS, turn them off. Both features drain the battery, even if you don't use them actively. Turn on Bluetooth or GPS when you need.
Connect Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi saves more on battery and data plan usage than cellular data. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi if you're in an area with Wi-Fi coverage. Wi-Fi is generally considered more power-efficient than cellular data for a few reasons:
- Wi-Fi signals have a shorter range than cellular signals, so your device can work less hard to maintain a strong connection. Your phone uses less power to stay connected to a Wi-Fi network than it does to stay connected to a cellular network.
- Wi-Fi networks generally have faster data transfer speeds than cellular networks. The device spends less time transmitting and receiving data and thus uses less power.
- Wi-Fi networks often have better coverage in indoor environments, so your device can work less hard to maintain a connection when you're inside. Your device doesn't need to switch between different cell towers, which can use more power.
However, it's worth noting that the power efficiency of Wi-Fi versus cellular data can depend on various factors, such as the strength of the Wi-Fi or cellular signal, the type of device you're using, and the specific apps you're using. So while Wi-Fi is generally more power-efficient, it's only sometimes the case, and it's necessary to be mindful of how you're using your device and what networks you're connecting to optimize battery life.
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode is a feature available on most mobile devices that disables wireless communication capabilities, including cellular data, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. Initially, airplane mode complied with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations that required electronic devices to be turned off or set to non-transmitting mode during takeoff and landing. Nowadays, you can enable airplane mode in other situations, such as when you want to save battery life, limit distractions, or when you're in an area with weak or no cellular signal and don't want your device to keep searching for a connection.
Stop Unnecessary Apps
Apps running in the background can also drain your battery. Close any apps you're not actively using, especially ones that use location services or consume a lot of data.
There are a few ways to stop background app activity in Android, depending on the version of Android you're using and the specific device you have. Here are some general methods:
- Use the built-in battery-saver mode: Many Android devices have a built-in battery-saver way that restricts background app activity to save battery life. To enable it, go to your device's settings > Battery > Battery Saver and toggle the switch to turn it on.
- Close apps manually: You can also close apps to prevent them from running in the background. To do this, open the Recent Apps screen by swiping up from the bottom and then swipe left or right to close any apps you're not using.
- Disable background app activity: Some apps allow you to disable background activity in their settings. To check if an app has this option, go to your device's settings > Apps & notifications > App info, and select the app you want to adjust. From there, look for an option to disable background activity or restrict background data usage.
Remember that disabling background app activity may affect the functionality of certain apps, so be sure to test the changes and ensure everything is working as intended.
Power Saving Mode
Having the tools you need to enjoy your phone for as long as possible is necessary. Power Saving Mode is a feature in smartphones to achieve this goal. The primary purpose of this feature is to reduce power consumption and extend the battery life. Power Saving Mode works by adjusting the settings of the smartphones to keep down power consumption. The exact changes depend on the device and user-selected settings, but some of the most common adjustments like:
- Screen brightness.
- Processor and GPU performance.
- Vibration feedback.
- Restricting app background activity and data usage.
- Network connectivity.
- Sounds and notifications.
You can enable Power Saving Mode via the Icon in Status Bar or Settings menu. While Power Saving Mode can be useful for extending battery life, it may also limit the functionality and performance of the phone. Therefore, use Power Saving Mode only when necessary and deactivate it when you no longer need it.
