If your mobile phone battery drains quickly, it may be because you are not taking certain steps to make it last longer. New mobile phones tend to have a long battery life, but over time and with prolonged use, the charging time decreases and the battery begins to fail. However, with a few simple changes to the settings and some smart habits, it is possible to extend its life without having to plug it in constantly.
Why do mobile phone batteries drain so quickly?
Limited battery life is a common problem for mobile phone users, especially Android users, who often find themselves needing to recharge their devices several times a day. Or the charge is fast, but so is the discharge.
Many apps remain active in the background and consume energy even when not in use. This makes the mobile phone battery less durable.
These devices, although powerful and versatile, have factors that consume energy even without the user noticing. Among the most common are:
- Screen brightness set too high or left on for long periods of time
- Apps running in the background (especially social media, GPS and email)
- Unnecessary connections enabled (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, mobile data)
- Constant notifications that turn on the screen and activate vibration or sound
- Automatic updates and constant data synchronisation
The trick to making your Android battery last more than 24 hours
The first step is to know how to charge your mobile phone correctly. If this is not done, it would be the first mistake we make in trying to make the battery last longer.
The main recommendation is to avoid letting the battery fall below 20% and not let it reach 100% indefinitely, because full charge cycles and excessive discharges can wear it out faster.
In addition, it is essential to use the device’s original charger and disconnect the phone when it reaches the desired charge level instead of leaving it plugged in overnight or for long periods of time. Not to mention that you should avoid using it while it is charging.
But with a few small changes, you can optimise energy consumption, improve overall performance and not worry about running out of battery before the end of the day.
First of all, activate battery saving mode: Android includes a saving mode that limits background processes, reduces processor speed and controls brightness. It can be activated manually.
Lower the screen brightness and timeout: Set the brightness to the minimum necessary; it does not need to be at maximum for the screen to be visible. You should also set the screen to turn off automatically after 15 or 30 seconds of inactivity.
These tips will significantly improve your phone’s battery life and ensure optimal care
Close apps you’re not using: Many apps continue to run even when they’re not open. From Settings > Battery > Battery usage, you can see which ones consume the most and limit their background activity.
Turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS when you don’t need them: These features consume battery power even when not actively used, so turn them off if you are not connected or if you are not using linked devices. In addition, using dark mode could prevent power consumption issues.
Finally, turn off automatic app syncing: Set manual syncing for email accounts, social media, or cloud apps that you don’t need to update all the time.
