Rachel Diaz

Updated Thursday, January 25, 2024-11:56

Mobile phones are getting thinner every day, while they are increasingly capable of doing more things.

New

tools and functions

require more and more battery power, while this is limited by limited terminal space.

When putting your phone away and not using it is not an option, although it is a good way to save battery,

there are several strategies

and tricks you can use to extend the usage time before having to charge it again.

Dark mode and airplane mode

One of the first considerations is the use of "dark mode" on devices with OLED screens.

This feature is effective in saving battery, as OLED panels

turn off the pixels to represent the color black

, reducing power consumption.

Another useful tactic is to use "airplane mode" instead of completely turning off your phone.

This mode disables wireless connections such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and mobile data, which is especially useful for saving battery life in

situations where you don't need a constant connection

.

In addition, it is faster to deactivate Airplane Mode than to restart the phone, avoiding the peak in power consumption, which occurs when turning on the device, and has the advantage that it can be deactivated quickly in case you need to reestablish connectivity.

Check installed applications

It is also crucial to pay attention to the applications that consume the most battery.

In the mobile settings, you can access a list of applications ordered by energy consumption, which

allows you to manage their use

or uninstall those that are not necessary.

Additionally, it is important to check which apps start automatically when you turn on your phone, as many of them can consume power in the background without you realizing it.

Disable connections and update apps

Turning off services like

GPS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi

when they are not in use can save a significant amount of battery.

Many apps use GPS to track location, which can quickly drain the charge.

Therefore, it is advisable to disable the location except when strictly necessary.

In addition,

updating software and applications

is another important measure.

Developers often include energy efficiency improvements in new versions of apps.

Screen

Setting a short timeout for the screen to turn off

automatically and manually adjusting the brightness

are also beneficial for conserving battery.

Screens, especially when they are at high brightness, are one of the components that consume the most energy.

Therefore, reducing the screen brightness, using power saving modes and activating dark mode can be the key to increasing the time you can spend using the smartphone before plugging it back in.

Avoid high temperatures and charge to 100%

It is recommended to avoid exposing your phone to high temperatures, as this can be harmful to the battery.

Also, a key strategy is partial loading.

Keeping the battery between 25% and 85%

of its capacity and avoiding full charges from 0% to 100% may be less harmful.

Full charging should be reserved only for when needed.

Additionally, it is important to avoid completely draining the battery before recharging it, as this can accelerate battery degradation.

Fast charging is a common feature on many modern phones, and while convenient, it can be detrimental to the battery if used constantly.

Fast charging generates more heat and can accelerate battery degradation.

Therefore,

it is recommended only when absolutely necessary

and to opt for slower, more regular charging whenever possible.

As an extra, carrying a portable battery or 'powerbank' is the best option so that you don't get caught in any inconvenience with the phone without battery or turned off.

There are from 2,600 mAh that

will save you from a pinch

(but they do not charge the phone completely) to several charges starting at 10,000 mAh