How to improve battery life on your mobile device

By Agara Barry - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

 


Hi guys, we are here with another one ๐Ÿ˜‰! We know how frustrating it can be to have our phone batteries go flat on us. Here are some useful info to help with that.

As we know, mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have become an essential part of our daily lives. They allow us to stay connected with friends and family, work remotely, and access information on the go. However, one of the biggest challenges with these devices is their battery life. It can be frustrating when your phone or tablet runs out of power just when you need it the most. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and tricks to improve the battery life of your mobile device.

Adjust your screen brightness

The screen is one of the biggest power-hungry components of your mobile device. Therefore, adjusting the brightness of your screen can have a significant impact on battery life. If you're indoors or in a low-light environment, consider reducing the brightness level to the lowest comfortable setting. If you're outside, try to find a shady spot or increase the brightness level only as much as necessary.

Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use

Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth consume a lot of power, even when you're not actively using them. To save battery life, turn off these features when you're not using them. You can do this easily by swiping down from the top of your screen and tapping on the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons.

Close unused apps

Multitasking is one of the most useful features of mobile devices, but it also drains the battery. When you're not using an app, make sure to close it completely. This prevents the app from running in the background and consuming battery power. To close apps on an iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and swipe the app card up. On an Android device, tap the Recent Apps button and swipe the app away.

Reduce screen timeout

The screen timeout is the amount of time your device waits before turning off the screen when it's not in use. By reducing the screen timeout, you can save battery life by ensuring the screen turns off quickly when you're not using your device. To adjust the screen timeout on an iPhone, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock. On an Android device, go to Settings > Display > Sleep.

Disable location services

Location services are a handy feature, but they can consume a lot of battery power. Apps that use location services constantly track your device's location, which can quickly drain the battery. To disable location services, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services on an iPhone, or Settings > Location on an Android device. You can also turn off individual apps' access to location services.

Use airplane mode

If you're in an area with no cell service or Wi-Fi, consider using airplane mode. This disables all wireless connections, which can significantly extend your device's battery life. To enable airplane mode, swipe down from the top of your screen and tap on the airplane icon.

Use battery-saving modes

Most mobile devices come with battery-saving modes that can help extend battery life. These modes reduce the device's performance, turn off background data, and adjust the screen brightness to save power. To enable battery-saving mode, go to Settings > Battery on an iPhone, or Settings > Battery > Battery saver on an Android device.

In conclusion, these are some of the tips and tricks to improve the battery life of your mobile device. By adjusting settings, closing unused apps, and using battery-saving modes, you can ensure your device lasts longer and performs better throughout the day.


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9 comments

  1. Insightful and useful information

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  2. Very educative. Pls can how can I maintain maximum battery capacity relative to when it was new.

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    1. Thanks Ima ๐Ÿ˜‰. Usage causes wear and tear so it will be hard to always have maximum capacity especially after a device has been used for a while. But if you follow the steps above, you can have them last longer.

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  3. Thanks for the info. Please kindly talk about how to optimize mobile data usage

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    1. Thanks for reading. Awesome suggestion. Expect the post on mobile data soon. I wish you dropped your name so I can notify you.

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  4. I quickly turned off my Bluetooth ๐Ÿ˜‚ that thing is always on, let me now know where my problems are coming from.

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