Manage your connections
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Turn off wireless connections you're not using. Go to Settings to turn on or off
connections such as mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
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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 access
to turn this setting on or off.
Manage your display
Lowering the brightness and setting the screen timeout to a shorter time help save
battery power.
Manage your apps
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Install the latest software and application updates. Updates sometimes include
battery performance improvements.
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Uninstall or disable apps that you never use.
Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you're not
using them. If there are apps that you don't need anymore, uninstall them.
If an app came preloaded and can't be uninstalled, disabling the app can still
prevent it from continuously running or syncing data. In
Settings
>
Apps
, swipe
to the
All
tab, tap the app, and then tap
Disable
.
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. Determine which apps can be set with longer sync
times, or sync manually.
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If you have many email accounts, consider manually syncing some accounts.
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In Google Play
™
Store, press the
and then tap
Settings
>
Auto-update apps
.
Choose to manually update apps.
Other tips
To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips:
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Tone down the ringtone and media volume.
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Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap
Audio profiles
>
and choose which ones you don't need and can disable.
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Check your apps’ settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.
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