As the world becomes more up-to-date with mobile technology, it has become a necessity to have a smartphone with you. According to PC Mag, top-notch smartphones are powerful and extremely advanced, but unfortunately, their optimal performance has been hindered because they don't have endless battery life.
A number of factors have contributed to lower gadget endurance - power hungry GPS radio, quad-core processors, and the use of software and application has taken over so much space that there has been less room for optimal battery usage.
It doesn't really what your smartphone is, whether you use it for personal, work or just killing your time with multiple interactive games, the more advanced the mobile is the shorter is its battery life. This list unveils ways to extend your smartphone's battery life.
1. Dim the Screen. Turn down the brightness of your device so as to preserve battery life. Also, turn off your screen after a few minutes of inactivity.
2. Turn OFF Radios. Turn off all your phone's wireless settings which includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. To turn off wireless settings all at once, select the Airplane mode.
Tip: Turn your phone in Airplane mode for faster charging.
3. Turn OFF Push Notifications. Turn off all notifications as this consumes large percent of your battery. You can also opt to lessen the frequency pf push notifications in your smartphone.
4. Use Wi-Fi rather than Data connection. When accessing the net, opt to use Wi-Fi rather than your cellular data connection. It has been proven that Wi-Fi takes a lot less battery consumption than cellular data connection.
5. Always Screen lock. Do not forget to lock the screen of your phone. This lessens the burden of your battery because you won't accidentally press it while it is on your purse and pocket. Plus, it will also lessen unnecessary charges on your postpaid plan.
6. Lessen Apps that suck the most battery juice. Apps and features hogs the most battery life. Your smartphone's battery drain faster when using applications that demand more than your system's resources.
7. Close all Apps. Be sure to close all applications after using. Unclosed apps still runs in the background and will use your battery supply. This is usually the case as to why battery life are shorter.
8. Room Temperature. As much as possible, do not keep your phone in hot or cold temperatures. It could prematurely drain your battery. Ideally, smartphones work best on room temperature. (32 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit).
9. SOFTWARE UPDATES. Always download the latest firmware or software update because this can be new ways to improve power management. Software updates are available when your smartphone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
10. EXTRA BATTERY. An added battery can serve as an added protection during emergency. This is the best solution to ensure that your smartphone will have back-up if needed. You can also opt to carry around a portable power bank that can be plugged into your device via USB cable.
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