Battery
Displaying the battery percentage
You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar.
1.
Go to Settings, and then tap
Power
.
2.
Select
Show battery level
.
Checking battery usage
See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the
battery has been used for each app.
1.
Go to Settings, and then tap
Power
.
2.
Tap
Usage
, and then tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much
battery power is used by resources such as the CPU for the app and other use details.
If you see buttons while viewing an app's battery use details, you can tap them to adjust settings
that affect battery usage, stop the app, and more.
Checking battery history
Check how long you've been using HTC One max since the last charge. You can also see a chart that
shows how long the screen has been on, and how long you've been using connections like the mobile
network or Wi-Fi.
1.
Go to Settings, and then tap
Power
.
2.
Tap
History
.
3.
If you've used HTC One max for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale
the graph that details battery usage over time.
You can also slide two fingers together or apart to scale the graph.
Tips for extending battery life
How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One max.
HTC One max power management helps to increase battery life.
If you like more control by tweaking settings on your own, try out some of these battery saving 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
Manage your connections
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Turn off wireless connections such as mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth when not in use.
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Turn GPS on only when a precise location is needed, such as while using navigation or
location-based apps. See
Turning location services on or off
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