8 tips to increase your Samsung device battery life

Because of their feature-rich and responsive software, Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones are among the best Android phones on the market right now. However, the majority of Samsung phones, particularly premium models like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6, include extravagant features that you might not utilize on a regular basis.

There are ways to maximize what you have without degrading the user experience if your new Galaxy phone isn’t able to survive a full day between charges.

Here are seven strategies to extend your Galaxy phone’s battery life. Don’t worry, I won’t be Captain Obvious and suggest that you use your phone at a lower refresh rate or lower the screen resolution. The suggestions on this list ought to enhance your quality of life while optimizing the functionality of your phone.

Adaptive Brightness

Although this setting should ideally be turned on by default, some individuals disable it because it’s not always reliable. Nonetheless, the quality of Samsung’s ambient light sensor has increased over time. Your Galaxy phone is capable of accurately detecting ambient illumination and adjusting the screen brightness on its own. By doing this, you can make sure your display is more effective and not overly bright.

Toggle Adaptive Brightness on by going to Settings > Display. Although it should function in most settings, you can use the Quick Settings panel to slide down to change the brightness if necessary.

Scheduel Always-On Display

I adore my Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Always-On Display (AOD). For efficiency, its LTPO display lowers to 1Hz, which is useful for functions like AOD. Using AOD may not be as effective if your Galaxy phone is midrange and has a minimum refresh rate of 60 Hz. You can use it wisely, though, by planning AOD for when it’s required.

For example, I’ve set it for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. so I don’t miss any crucial messages and can quickly get the information I need.

How to: Select Settings > AOD and Lock Screen > Select Always On Display > As scheduled under When to show. Additionally, disable the Show lock screen wallpaper in the AOD options while you’re at it.

Enable Performance profile

Samsung lets you select a performance profile according on how you use it. The Light Performance profile is a better option than the Standard if you don’t play games and use your phone mostly for everyday activities like surfing and making calls. It will put cooling and battery life ahead of processing performance.

Open the Settings app and go to Device care > Performance profile and select Light. This is ideal for average phone users.

Use Dark Mode

AMOLED screens, which can control individual pixels, are seen on the majority of Samsung phones. Therefore, the area of the screen that must remain black won’t activate those pixels when you choose a dark theme or dark wallpaper. As a result, your screen uses less power and your battery lasts a little longer.

How to do it: Go to Settings > Display. Two cards for Light and Dark will be dealt to you. Press the Dark option. Changing the system wallpaper and sticking with the light theme is an alternative, but it won’t have the same impact on energy life as switching to dark mode.

Use offline content when you can

It’s a good idea to download such stuff offline if you listen to the same podcasts and playlists or travel the same path every day. Google Maps and the majority of streaming apps use a lot of battery power over 5G and LTE. It may also cause your phone to feel warm to the touch when you’re outside. With a little advance forethought, you can handle this: Before you leave the house, use Wi-Fi to download your favorite music or maps.

How to: Go to the streaming apps you want to download content from and follow the in-app steps. For instance, YouTube has a download button on videos, and Spotify lets you download complete playlists.

Force stop or uninstall power-draining apps

Numerous programs, including Facebook, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, and numerous Samsung and Google apps, are pre-installed on Samsung phones. To stop them from running in the background, find the ones you don’t need and either remove them or force-disable them.

For instance, not everyone requires OneDrive or the Samsung Smart TV app. I remove those two apps along with others like Facebook, Outlook, Microsoft 365, Tutor, and more when I set up a new Galaxy phone.

To unistall an app tap and hold the app you want to uninstall. A pop-up menu will appear. Tap Uninstall. As a result, none of these non-required apps will use your battery.

Check what apps are power-draining

Depending on your location, 5G connectivity, and background usage, some apps need more power. To assist you reduce unnecessary battery usage, Samsung allows you to recognize certain power-hungry programs.

How to: Go to Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Background usage limitations on your Galaxy smartphone to find apps that use a lot of power. Then, choose the apps you wish to disable.

What to do when you are low on battery?

The top functions of your Galaxy phone will not be compromised by the seven settings mentioned above. But if your phone’s battery is low while you’re out, you should:

• Turn on Power Saving
• Toggle off data roaming
• Turn off location services
• Switch off AOD altogether

When your phone’s battery is less than 20% and you’re still a few hours away from a charger, I advise activating these options. The Samsung settings listed above will also help you get the most out of your Galaxy phone’s battery.

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