Modern smartphones are more than capable of handling demanding tasks like high-graphic gaming, high-resolution video streaming, and multitasking with multiple applications. However, these activities can quickly drain your Android phone’s battery, especially if certain features such as high refresh rates and vibration are enabled.
If users do not manage these features carefully, they can deplete the phone’s battery, leaving you with a dead phone even before the day ends. This can be particularly inconvenient when you are outdoors with no access to a power outlet.
To help you manage your phone’s battery more efficiently, here are some tips for adjusting certain features to extend the battery life of your Android phone, as reported by Gizchina.
1. Reduce Screen Brightness
The display is one of the primary battery drainers on an Android phone. High brightness levels can significantly reduce battery life. Here’s how you can adjust screen brightness:
- Swipe down once or twice from the top of your screen to open the quick settings menu.
- Find the brightness slider, usually indicated by a sun or light bulb icon.
- Drag the slider to the left to reduce screen brightness.
Additionally, you can adjust the screen timeout setting, which controls how long the screen stays on when not in use. Reducing this can further save battery:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to the Display menu.
- Find and tap Screen Timeout.
- Set it to less than one minute to reduce the screen-on duration.
2. Use Dark Mode
Recent versions of Android include a Dark Mode feature, which changes the interface to a darker theme. This not only makes viewing more comfortable but also helps save battery, especially on devices with AMOLED/OLED screens where dark pixels use less power. Here’s how to enable Dark Mode:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Display.
- Look for the Dark Mode option.
- Toggle Dark Mode on.
For maximum battery savings, keep Dark Mode enabled at all times.
3. Adjust Screen Refresh Rate
High-end and some mid-range Android phones offer high refresh rates for smoother screen navigation. However, higher refresh rates consume more power. To preserve battery life, set the refresh rate to 60Hz:
- Open the Settings app.
- Go to the Display menu.
- Find and select the refresh rate setting (names may vary by phone brand).
- Set the refresh rate to 60Hz.
While this may make your screen feel less smooth, it will significantly extend your battery life.
4. Enable Battery Saver Mode
Most Android phones come with a Battery Saver mode that limits background activity, reduces processor performance, and minimizes visual effects to save battery life. Here’s how to enable it:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select the Battery option.
- Click Adaptive Preferences.
- Ensure “Adaptive Preferences” is turned on. If not, toggle the switch to activate it.
Battery Saver mode can be a lifesaver when your battery is running low, as it extends battery life by slightly slowing down phone performance.
5. Turn Off Vibration
While vibration can notify you of incoming messages and enhance typing feedback, it also drains battery life. If you don’t find this feature necessary, you can disable it:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select Language and Input.
- Choose your default keyboard.
- Tap the gear icon next to your default keyboard.
- Go to Preferences.
- Select Key Press.
- Turn off Sound on Keypress and Haptic feedback on keypress.
By managing these settings, you can significantly extend your Android phone’s battery life, ensuring it lasts throughout the day even with heavy use. Apply these tips to keep your phone running longer and more efficiently. Happy optimizing!
