Enhancing Battery Life on My Samsung Phone by Adjusting 7 Settings

Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are renowned for their advanced features and responsiveness. However, especially in models like the Galaxy Z Fold series, there are numerous functionalities that may not be utilized daily.

If your Galaxy smartphone isn't providing day-long battery life on a single charge, there's no need to worry. You can implement some effective techniques to extend its runtime without compromising your experience.

Here is a guide to seven key settings adjustments that can make your Galaxy phone work more efficiently. I'm steering clear of common suggestions like lowering screen resolution or refresh rate. Instead, these tips are designed to bring about real improvements in your phone's battery performance. Let's dive in.

Activate Dark Mode

Samsung's AMOLED screens can individually control pixels, so using a dark theme minimizes power usage by turning off pixels in black sections. This enhances the battery life subtly.

To activate: Navigate to Settings > Display. You'll see options for Light and Dark modes. Select Dark. Switching the wallpaper to a darker theme can also help, but is not as effective as using Dark mode entirely.

Enable Adaptive Brightness

Although this function should be active by default, users sometimes deactivate it due to occasional inaccuracy. However, advancements in ambient light sensors have made it more reliable, ensuring your screen is efficiently illuminated according to ambient light.

To manage settings: Go to Settings > Display and enable Adaptive Brightness. In most environments, this feature works well, but you can manually adjust brightness from the Quick Settings if needed.

Manage Apps to Stop or Remove

Many Samsung devices come with pre-installed apps such as Facebook, Microsoft services, and native Samsung apps, some of which might be unnecessary and drain the battery.

To optimize: Long press on the app and select Uninstall from the menu. This ensures the app no longer operates in the background, preserving battery life.

Monitor Power-Hungry Apps

Apps can vary in power consumption based on factors like location and connectivity. Samsung provides tools to detect these apps so you can manage their battery usage better.

To identify them: Use the path Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Background usage limits to pinpoint and manage power-intensive apps.

Preload Content for Offline Use

For regular journeys or media consumption, downloading content in advance can save battery, as streaming over 5G or LTE is power-intensive.

To download: Access streaming apps and use provided options to download media, such as YouTube's download button or Spotify's offline playlists, using Wi-Fi prior to travel.

Schedule Always-On Display

While the Always-On Display (AOD) is useful, on some devices, it's not as efficient. Controlling when this feature is active can conserve energy.

To schedule: Adjust settings via Settings > Lock Screen and AOD, then select Always On Display and use 'As scheduled' to tailor its activation. Disabling lock screen wallpaper display in AOD can further optimize battery.

Select a Performance Profile

Performance settings let you balance between power conservation and speed. For everyday use, choose Light over Standard.

For this: In Settings > Device care, choose Performance profile and select Light to favor battery life, especially when not engaging in heavy gaming.

Low Power Strategies for Critical Moments

These tweaks won't affect major features. If the battery is low, consider activating them to extend power until a charge is available.

In emergencies, when battery percentage drops below 15%, enable these settings to stretch out the remaining power efficiently.