IF you’ve got an Android phone then there are some easy ways to boost your battery life.
Google has revealed eight different settings that you should check to “use less battery”.
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The effect they’ll have on your battery life will vary depending on your phone model – and your own usage.
But they’re a good start to reducing the strain that your battery is under.
Not only will that make your Android‘s charge go further, it should protect the health of the battery for longer too.
“You can take several actions to extend your device’s battery life and make a charge last longer,” Google said.
Try toggling them one by one and see if you get on fine with the settings changed.
The list of eight settings are:
Let your screen turn off sooner.
Reduce screen brightness.
Set the brightness to change automatically.
Turn off keyboard sounds or vibrations.
Restrict apps with high battery use.
Turn on adaptive battery.
Delete unused accounts.
Turn on dark theme.
The locations of these settings may vary depending on your Android phone model, so make sure to check where they are for your specific device.
THAT’S NOT ALL
There are three other ways to make sure you’re protecting your battery.
The better health it stays in, the better your charge will be over time.
That’s important if you plan to hang on to your Android phone for a few years.
First, make sure to use the power adapter that came with your phone – or at the very least, chargers from reputable brands that deliver similar power levels.
Secondly, make sure to keep your Android cool.
“Avoid situations where your phone can overheat, especially when your battery is fully charged,” Google explained.
“Your battery drains much faster when it’s hot, even when not in use. This kind of drain can damage your battery.”
And third, Google recommends charging “as much or as little as needed”.
“You don’t need to teach your phone the battery’s capacity by going from full charge to zero, or zero to full,” Google recommended.
“We recommend you occasionally drain your battery to under 10% and then charge it fully overnight.”