Samsung’s newest phones have amazing screens and fast processors, but they also use a lot of power. If your battery runs out quickly, you’re not alone. The good news is that a few easy tips and small changes can help your phone’s battery last longer and keep you powered all day.
1. Reduce Screen Power Usage
Enable Dark Mode: Dark Mode saves battery on AMOLED displays.
- Go to Settings > Display > Dark Mode
Lower or Use Adaptive Brightness: Dim your screen manually or let your phone adjust brightness based on your environment.
- Swipe down to adjust manually or go to Settings > Display > Adaptive Brightness
Shorten Screen Timeout: Set your screen to turn off sooner when idle.
- Settings > Display > Screen timeout
Turn Off Always-On Display: AOD is useful but uses power constantly. Disable it or limit when it shows.
- Settings > Lock Screen > Always On Display
Adjust Refresh Rate and Resolution: Lowering from 120Hz to 60Hz and reducing screen resolution can save battery.
- Settings > Display > Motion smoothness / Screen resolution
2. Manage Background Apps and Activity
Put Apps to Sleep: Stop apps from using battery when not in use.
- Settings > Battery > Background usage limits
Remove Unused Apps: Uninstall apps you don’t use to reduce background processes.
- Long-press app icon > Uninstall or go to Settings > Apps
Limit Background Activity for Certain Apps: Prevent unnecessary apps from refreshing in the background.
- Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Battery
Disable Auto-Sync for Accounts: Sync only essential accounts manually or less frequently.
- Settings > Accounts and backup > Manage accounts
3. Control Connectivity Features
Turn Off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS When Not Needed: These features keep scanning even when idle, using power unnecessarily.
Use Wi-Fi Instead of Mobile Data: Wi-Fi usually uses less battery than mobile networks.
Disable Nearby Device Scanning: Constantly searching for nearby devices can drain battery.
Settings > Connections > More connection settings
Turn Off 5G When Not Necessary: 5G uses more power, especially with weak signals.
- Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Network Mode
Use Power Saving Features
Activate Power Saving Mode: Reduce performance and background activity to extend battery life.
- Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Power saving
Enable Adaptive Power Saving: Your phone will automatically manage power use based on your habits.
5. Maintain Good Charging and Battery Habits
Avoid Extreme Temperatures
Don’t Let the Battery Fully Drain
Use Official Chargers
Update Software and Apps Regularly
Restart Your Phone Occasionally
Factory Reset as a Last Resort
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