Hey everyone!

With our devices becoming more powerful and indispensable, battery life is a constant concern. I've been experimenting with different settings and habits, and wanted to share some tips that have made a noticeable difference for me. Hopefully, this helps you stay powered up longer!

General Tips:

  • Screen Brightness: Lowering screen brightness is the most effective way to save battery. Enable auto-brightness or manually adjust it.
  • Background App Refresh: Limit which apps can refresh their content in the background. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and disable it for non-essential apps.
  • Location Services: Many apps use GPS excessively. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and set it to "While Using the App" or "Never" for apps that don't need constant tracking.
  • Push Notifications: Disable push notifications for apps that aren't critical. Less frequent polling means less battery drain.
  • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you're not using them, especially if you're in an area with poor signal for either.
  • Software Updates: Keep your operating system and apps updated. Updates often include battery optimization improvements.
  • Vibrations: Reduce or disable vibrations for notifications and keyboard feedback. Haptic motors consume more power than simple audio alerts.

Advanced Tips:

  • Dark Mode: On OLED screens, dark mode can save significant battery life by turning off pixels entirely.
  • Power Saving Modes: Utilize your device's built-in power-saving modes. They automatically adjust settings like CPU speed, background activity, and screen timeout.
  • Short Screen Timeout: Set your screen to turn off after a short period of inactivity (e.g., 30 seconds).
  • Disable "Hey Siri" / "OK Google": If you don't use voice activation constantly, disabling the "always listening" feature can help.

What are your favorite battery-saving tips? Share them below!