How to maximize iPhone, Android battery performance
Cell phone battery running low?
Whether you use an iPhone or an Android, there are ways to mitigate the problem.
Apple has several tips on its website that iPhone owners can use.
Update to the latest software
Make sure your device is running the latest version of iOS by going to Settings, General, then Software Update.
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Optimize your iPhone’s settings
Dim the screen’s brightness by opening Control Center and toggling the Brightness slider. Or go to Settings, Accessibility, Type Display and Text Size and turn on Auto-Brightness.
Additionally, when you use your device to access data, a Wi-Fi connection uses less power than a cellular network. Turn on Wi-Fi by going to Settings and then Wi-Fi to access a Wi-Fi network.
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Enable low power mode
Introduced with iOS 9, Low Power Mode is an easy way to extend the battery life of an iPhone. Enable it by going to Settings and then Battery.
When the phone charges again, Low Power Mode turns off automatically.
View battery usage information
Manage a device’s battery life by monitoring the proportion used by each app, including background activity, location and background location, home and lock screen and if there is no cell coverage and low signal.
To see usage, go to Settings and then Battery.
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Plug in and turn on your computer to charge your device
Make sure your device is charging when connected to a computer. Make sure the computer is not turned off or in sleep or standby mode.
Android also has a resource for interested users. Notably, some of the steps only work on Android 13 and up.
Choose the right settings
According to Android, users can turn on a dark theme, delete unused accounts, turn on adaptive battery, limit apps with high battery usage, turn off keyboard sounds or vibrations, set the screen’s brightness to change automatically, and make a screen turn off sooner.
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Use the correct power adapter
Other power adapters and chargers can charge slowly or not at all and can damage an Android and its battery.
Avoid situations where a phone may overheat
Batteries drain much faster when they are hot – even when not in use.
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Occasionally drain the phone’s battery
“You don’t need to learn your phone’s battery capacity by going from full charge to zero, or zero to full. We recommend that you occasionally drain your battery below 10% and then fully charge it overnight, ” Android said.
