Getting the battery to last longer
How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use
HTC Desire SV. HTC Desire SV power management helps to increase battery life.
In times when you need to extend the battery life more, try out some of these tips:
Check your battery usage
Monitoring your battery usage helps you identify what's using the most power so you
can choose what to do about it. For details, see
Checking battery usage
on page 164.
Manage your connections
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Turn off wireless connections you're not using.
To turn on or off connections such as mobile network, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, go to
Settings and tap their
On/Off
switches.
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Switch to 2G when you don't need a data connection.
More power is used when you're in low coverage areas. Temporarily turning off
your data connection and switching to GSM network mode uses less battery
power.
To switch to GSM mode, go to Settings and tap
Mobile network
>
Slot 1 network
>
Network mode
>
GSM only
.
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Turn GPS on only when a precise location is needed.
To prevent some apps from using GPS in the background, keep the
GPS
satellites
setting off. Turn it on only when you need your precise location while
using navigation or location-based apps. Go to Settings and tap
Location
to
turn this setting on or off.
Manage your display
Lowering the brightness, letting the display sleep when not in use, and keeping it
simple helps save battery power.
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Use automatic brightness (the default), or manually lower the brightness.
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Set the screen timeout to a shorter time.
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Set the web browser to auto dim the screen while webpages load. Open the
Internet app, and then tap >
Settings
>
Accessibility
>
Dim screen during
page loading
.
For more details, see
Changing display settings
on page 161 and
Personalizing
on
page 39.
Limit background data and sync
Background data and sync can use a lot of battery power if you have many apps
syncing data in the background. It’s recommended not to let apps sync data too
often. Determine which apps can be set with longer sync times, or sync manually.
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Your first week with your new phone
