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208.901.1545There are a few components in a given smart phone that owners are regularly trying to maximize, and battery life is a chief example across many users here. It's very common for iPhone and Android phone owners to look for ways to maximize the lifespan they're getting out of their phone, and there are a few different methods you may be considering down these lines.
At Idaho iRepair, we're happy to offer a wide range of iPhone repairs, Android repairs and other smartphone repair services to clients throughout Boise and the rest of Idaho. Battery concerns are a regular part of our business, and we often advise clients on how to optimize battery life. Here are some of the best tips we regularly provide.
On the extreme ends of the spectrum, you're doing your battery no favors. It's best to avoid letting your battery die all the way down to 0%. This can shorten its lifespan and make it harder to recharge in the future. Similarly, you don't want to keep it plugged in constantly at 100%.
Try to keep it between 40% and 80% as much as possible. If you know you're going to be using it for a while and won't have access to a charger, charge it up to 100% first.
Just like any other device, your phone doesn't do well in extremely hot or cold conditions. In the heat, it can cause your battery to swell, and in the cold, it can shorten your battery life.
If you live in an area with extreme temperatures, try to avoid using your phone in those conditions as much as possible. If you must use it, keep it in a case to protect it from the elements.
One of the most common causes of shortened battery life is apps that are draining your battery in the background. To check for these, go to Settings > Battery. Here, you'll see a list of all the apps on your phone and how much battery they're using. If you see any that are using an abnormal amount of battery, consider deleting them or finding alternatives.
For instance, certain live wallpapers can be very battery intensive. If you don't need them, get rid of them to save your battery.
While we're on the subject of apps, another way to prevent them from draining your battery is to turn off background app refresh. This feature allows apps to update in the background even when you're not using them.
To turn it off, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle it off for all apps or select specific apps.
Both iOS and Android have a low power mode that will help you save battery life. When this mode is enabled, your phone will disable certain features and performance will be reduced. But if you're just trying to save battery life, it's worth the trade-off.
To enable low power mode on iOS, go to Settings > Battery. On Android, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver.
Another great way to save battery life is to turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you're not using them. Both of these features are battery intensive, so it's best to only turn them on when you need them.
You can turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth from the Control Center on iOS or from the quick settings menu on Android.
Many location services utilize not only your phone's GPS but also Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to determine your location. This can be very battery intensive, so it's best to only use them when you need them. For example, if you're not using turn-by-turn directions, there's no need to have your location on.
You can turn off location services from the Settings app on both iOS and Android.
If you regularly find your battery wearing down too quickly, one of the first places you should look is your screen brightness. A brighter screen means more battery usage, so if you're not in direct sunlight, it's best to keep it at a lower setting.
On iOS, you can adjust your screen brightness from Control Center. On Android, you can do it from the quick settings menu or from the main settings menu.
If you want to save even more battery life, consider enabling dark mode on your phone. This turns your screen black and white, which uses less power than a full-color display.
On iOS, you can enable dark mode from the Settings app. On Android, you can do it from the quick settings menu or from the main settings menu.
Another way to save battery life is to restrict background data on your phone. This means that apps will only be able to update in the background when you're connected to Wi-Fi.
To do this on iOS, go to Settings > Cellular and toggle off the Background App Refresh option. On Android, go to Settings > Data Usage and turn off the Allow Background Data Usage option.
As you can see, there are a number of different ways you can go about saving battery life on your smartphone. By following some of these tips, you should be able to get more use out of your phone before having to recharge.
For more on this, or to learn about any of our phone or other device repair services, speak to the team at Idaho iRepair today.
