[ Tech - Tips ] Top 10 Proven and Tested Tips to Extend Battery Life on Android!

Dinesh Vishwakarma · 发表于 2019-05-29 11:57:56

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[p]The tasks today’s smartphones perform are more demanding than ever. And to accommodate growing needs, processors have become more powerful and screens have gotten larger.

[p]Sadly, lithium-ion batteries haven’t made as much as progress. This leaves you to rely solely on software for longer-lasting endurance. Here are some practical tips for improving the battery life on an Android phone.

[h2]1. Take Control of Your Location[/h2][p]

[div id="gallery-container"][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-location-settings-1.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-location-settings-1-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-location-scanning.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-location-scanning-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][/div][div id="snhb-in_content-1-0"][div id="google_ads_iframe_/1065821/sws-hb//makeuseof.com//in_content-1_0__container__"]Head to[strong]Settings > Security & location > Location[/strong]to toggle this option. If you’re on Android Pie, you’ll need to change a different option. Visit[strong]Settings[/strong]>[strong]Security & location[/strong]>[strong]Location > Advanced > Scanning[/strong]and you can disable[strong]Wi-Fi scanning[/strong]and[strong]Bluetooth scanning[/strong].[/div][/div][p]In addition, you should also revoke the location permission for apps that don’t require it all the time. That blocks them from using your location in the background. You can do so by heading into[strong]Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > App permissions[/strong].

[h2]2. Switch to the Dark Side[/h2][p][img alt="android dark mode apps 5" width="670" height="445" src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/android-dark-mode-apps-5.jpg"]

[div id="snhb-in_content-2-0"][/div][p]If your phone sports an OLED screen, switching to a dark theme helps to preserve the battery. Since OLED displays can disable individual pixels, backgrounds with deep blacks allow them to consume less power.

[p]You can take advantage of this in many ways. You can begin by applying a dark wallpaper, enabling a system-wide dark theme if your phone has one, and enabling the night mode on compatible apps like Twitter, Pocket, and more.[br]

[h2]3. Manually Disable Screen Pixels[/h2][p]

[div id="gallery-container"][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pixoff-android-2.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pixoff-android-2-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pixoff-android-1.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pixoff-android-1-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][/div][p]If you’re not comfortable with darker gradients, you can also manually switch off pixels through a third-party app called Pixoff. The app can also employ one of several available grid patterns to quickly, for instance, deactivate half of the pixels.

[div id="snhb-in_content-3-0"][/div][p]Unless you’re watching a movie or consuming other content in HD, you won’t notice much of a drop in quality, especially if you have a 1080p screen or higher. A few manufacturers like Samsung also include a setting that allows you to reduce the display’s resolution.

[p][strong]Download:[/strong][a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urysoft.pixelfilter" target="_blank" rel="noopener"]Pixoff[/a](Free, premium version available)

[h2]4. Turn Off Automatic Wi-Fi[/h2][p]

[div id="gallery-container"][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-wifi-settings-1.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-wifi-settings-1-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-wifi-settings-2.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-wifi-settings-2-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][/div][p]Since the Oreo update, Android comes with a feature that continues to look for open Wi-Fi networks even when you’ve disabled Wi-Fi. To turn it off, open[strong]Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi[/strong]. Under[strong]Wi-Fi preferences[/strong], uncheck the[strong]Turn on Wi-Fi automatically[/strong]option.

[h2]5. Limit Apps Running in the Background[/h2][p]

[div id="gallery-container"][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-app-battery-usage.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-app-battery-usage-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-restrict-app-battery.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-restrict-app-battery-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][/div][p]Most apps you use are active even after you exit them. That’s where Android’s app-specific battery tools enter.

[p]With a simple switch, you can completely restrict an app from accessing the battery in the background. Find this at[strong]Settings[/strong]>[strong]Apps & Notifications[/strong]and there, inside the specific app’s page, tap[strong]Advanced > Battery > Background restriction[/strong].

[p]If you have an older phone, you can also try a third-party app called[a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify" target="_blank" rel="noopener"]Greenify[/a]. This automatically stop apps from consuming resources in the background. However, we recommend using the native feature on modern devices since it generally works better than third-party solutions.

[h2]6. Manage Background Data Access for Each App[/h2][p]

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[div id="gallery-container"][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-app-][img src=" https:="" static.makeuseof.com="" wp-content="" uploads="" 2018="" 11="" android-app-=""][/a][/figure][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-restrict-app-][img src=" https:="" static.makeuseof.com="" wp-content="" uploads="" 2018="" 11="" android-restrict-app-=""][/a][/figure][/div][p]Similarly, you can cut off data access for apps you don’t think should use it in the background. To reach this setting, follow the steps in #5 above but instead of[strong]Battery[/strong], select[strong]Data Usage[/strong].

[h2]7. Monitor Misbehaving Apps[/h2][p]Your battery life can take a big hit if an app doesn’t work like it’s supposed to. This could be caused by anything from a bug to a deliberate aggressive background feature. You can check this by heading into[strong]Settings > Battery > Menu > Battery Usage[/strong]to see which apps have drained the most of it.

[h2]8. Switch to Lite or Progressive Web Apps[/h2][p]

[div id="gallery-container"][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/instagram-web-app-1.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/instagram-web-app-1-335x596.png"][/a][/figure][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/instagram-web-app-2.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/instagram-web-app-2-335x596.png"][/a][/figure][/div][p]Another nifty method that doesn’t require much sacrifice and still extends your phone’s battery life is switching to lite or progressive web apps. These are slimmed-down versions of apps available in a browser. Companies offer them to make the experience better on underpowered phones. They take fewer resources, but you won’t miss out on much.

[h2]9. Disable Google Assistant[/h2][p]

[div id="gallery-container"][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/disable-google-assistant-android.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/disable-google-assistant-android-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][figure][a href="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/disable-google-assistant-android-2.png"][img src="https://static.makeuseof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/disable-google-assistant-android-2-335x671.png"][/a][/figure][/div][p]Unsurprisingly, Google hasn’t made Assistant’s switch easy to reach. You have to jump through a few hoops to find it. First, go into the[strong]Google app[/strong]and hit the[strong]More[/strong]tab. There, tap[strong]Settings[/strong]and under the[strong]Google Assistant[/strong]header, tap[strong]Settings[/strong]again. Next, select the[strong]Assistant[/strong]tab and there, tap your phone’s name at the bottom of the list. Turn off the[strong]Google Assistant[/strong]option and you’re done.

[h2]10. Sync Settings[/h2][p]Since apps won’t constantly refresh themselves in the background to feed you new information, this can save you a ton of battery life too. To disable auto-sync, visit[strong]Settings > Accounts[/strong]and there, the[strong]Automatically sync data[/strong]options should be available at the bottom. You can also disable sync on a per-app basis in most apps.

[h2]Avoid Battery Calibration on Android[/h2][p]The aforementioned tips don’t guarantee an increase in battery life. And even if they do prove helpful, there’s a good chance you won’t conjure up a ton of extra juice.