It’s common that, not long after purchasing a smartphone, you’re already complaining about battery problems. Most phones have apps and software that suggest ways to save battery life, but for many users, the difference is little or nonexistent.
Running out of battery at the most inopportune moments, especially at the end of the day, is one of the scourges of anyone who has a mobile phone, whether modern or old.
To get around the problem, the Spanish newspaper El País makes a series of suggestions that can help you retain more battery, to avoid the misfortune of being in a 'blackout', precisely when you need to be connected the most.
The list was drawn up based on official recommendations from leading mobile phone manufacturers such as Google, Apple and Xiaomi, and applies to smartwatches, laptops and other devices.
Have automatic software updates. The main operating systems (Android or iOS) create several energy-saving tools, so constantly updating your phone can solve some battery problems.
Choose low power mode. It seems like an obvious choice, and many phones will prompt users to switch to this mode when they reach 20% battery. Take the hint, as the system will reduce screen brightness and background downloads, keeping battery consumption to a minimum.
Keep your phone at room temperature and use original chargers. Both very cold and very hot temperatures can cause damage to the battery, but extreme heat is particularly dangerous. Above 35ºC, the battery's performance will suffer, and this also applies if your phone gets too hot due to using a non-original charger.
Check how you are consuming energy. By looking at your smartphone's battery settings, you will be able to see the actual usage time and which applications consume the most battery, even when the phone is locked. This way, you will know if any application is using more battery than it should and you can choose to disable or uninstall it if it is not necessary.
Turn off the screen and set a shorter auto-lock. Keeping the screen on for an extra 30 seconds may not seem like much, but if you add up all the time you put your phone down, waiting for it to automatically lock, the battery consumption during that time makes a difference. Reduce the time you spend inactive until your phone automatically locks to also reduce battery consumption.
Remember to turn off mobile data when you have Wi-Fi 'at hand'. We’ve all realized, long after we’ve arrived home or at work, that we were still using our mobile data instead of our home Wi-Fi. Mobile data uses a lot more power than Wi-Fi, so remembering to change your connection will be very helpful.
If you write a lot, remove the keyboard vibration. It may seem like a small measure; however, if you use your phone a lot to send emails or write messages, the vibration on the touch screen causes an accumulated energy consumption that can make the difference between having battery power until the end of the day and being disconnected on the way home.
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