How to Maximize Your Android Phone Battery

Hey Geeks! Do you ever feel like your phone battery drains too fast, and you have to keep plugging it in every few hours? Well, you're not alone. The struggle is real, especially if they use their phones for a lot of tasks like browsing, gaming, streaming, etc. But Don't Panic; there are some simple tips and tricks that can help you maximize your Android phone battery and make it last longer. Here are some of them:

Turn off unnecessary features.
Some features, like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, etc., can consume a lot of power even when you're not using them. For example, if you are in an area without internet connectivity, apps interested in the internet, like messaging, will constantly ping out, looking for new information. Shredding your charge. So, if you don't need them at the moment, turn them off from the settings or the quick settings panel. You can also use the battery-saver mode or the adaptive battery feature to turn off some features when your battery is low automatically. To turn on power saving, go to Settings>> Battery and toggle on power saving.

Put Unused Apps to Sleep.
Some apps use data and hence battery in the background - even if you have no use for them. You can control this under the background usage limit setting. Settings>> Battery >> Background usage limits, then toggle on Put unused apps to sleep. This will stop the app from using data or running services when not in use.

Adjust your screen brightness and timeout.
The screen is one of the biggest battery hogs on your phone, so lowering the brightness and reducing the timeout can make a big difference. You can use the auto-brightness feature to adjust the brightness according to the ambient light or manually set it to a comfortable level. You can also change the screen timeout from the display settings to make your screen turn off sooner when you're not using it.

Manage your apps and notifications.
Some apps can run in the background and drain your battery without you knowing it. To prevent this, you can check which apps are using the most battery from the battery settings and force-stop them or uninstall them if you don't need them. You can also disable notifications from apps you don't care about or send you too many alerts. This will not only save your battery but also reduce distractions.
Open Settings >> Notifications >>> App Notifications. Then toggle on or off what you like

Disable Enhanced processing.
The processing power of a newer smartphone is staggering compared to what we had just even 4 or 5 years ago. However, 99% of phone users really do not need that sort of processing power at all times.
Disabling Enhanced processing means your device might run a bit slower than usual... but Don't Panic. You can always turn it back on if you need to. You find this under Settings>> Battery and device care >>> Battery >>> More battery settings and toggle it off. While you are there, make sure the Adaptive battery setting is turned on.

Use dark mode and dark wallpapers.
Dark mode is a feature that changes the color scheme of your phone's interface to black or dark colors. This can save your battery if your phone has an OLED or AMOLED screen, which only lights up the pixels that are not black. You can enable dark mode from the settings or individual apps supporting it. You can also use dark wallpapers for your home screen and lock screen to reduce power consumption further. To turn on Dark mode On your phone, open Settings >> Display >>>Turn Dark theme On.

Charge your phone properly.
How you charge your phone can also affect its battery life in the long run. It's best to avoid letting your phone's battery drop below 20% or go above 80%, as this can cause stress and degradation to the battery cells. You should also avoid using fast chargers or wireless chargers too often, as they can generate more heat and damage your battery. Use the original charger that came with your phone or a compatible one that has the same output.

Set Your Screen Times
Your screen uses a lot of battery, and the longer your screen stays on unused is simply a waste. Finding a happy medium with usage can be an issue. Too fast, and you end up at the unlock screen during a text exchange. The options are from 15 seconds to 10 minutes. I usually am at around 1 minute. You change this under Settings>> Display >> Screen Timeout.

Used the paid version of apps when possible.
Does your cell phone constantly need charging? You can probably blame part of it on those free Android apps. So, you are saving .99 cents, but you are getting apps full of ads draining your battery. A recent study Pathak, a computer scientist at Purdue University, Indiana, and colleagues discovered after developing software to analyze apps, such as "Angry Birds" that up 45% of the power to play the game was used for ads, and uploading user data like GPS and usage statistics. Ads in the game "Free Chess" used 70%. So consider paying the .99 cents for the game so your phone won't die when you least expect it.

These are some ways to maximize your Android phone battery and enjoy using it for longer. Of course, there are other factors that can affect your battery life, such as the age of your phone, the weather conditions, etc. But by following these tips, you can at least optimize your phone's performance and extend its lifespan. Try them out, and let me know how they work for you in the comments below!

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