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POWER SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE

January 02, 2018

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Did Santa slip a smartphone into your stocking? Get the most use out of your new device with these battery life extending tips from our information services team:

  • Lower the brightness of your display
  • Minimize the use of the vibrate setting for alerts
  • Turn off Bluetooth and location services when not in use
  • Set your screen’s auto lock function to five minutes

Despite a reputation for saving power, the following don’t do much to stop your battery from draining:

  • Running less applications
  • Battery doctor or other applications that promise to save power