Very often, users of Android smartphones and tablets run out of battery very quickly. The battery charge may not be enough even for a day of operation of the device. In this article, we will look at the main reasons why the battery runs out and how to solve this problem.
Smartphones, in contrast to conventional mobile phones and tablets, power consumption due to the presence of large screens, as well as the high frequency of the processor. In such devices, the battery drains very much when using GPS navigation, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications, Internet programs (browsers, Skype, ICQ). Video recording, using the flash on the camera, playing games, watching movies and listening to music also significantly affect battery discharge. An important factor that affects the fact that the battery of smartphones runs out is the low level of the network signal. In this case, the device starts an intensive search, as a result of which the number of requests increases several times. Due to these factors, the battery receives a significant load. It is enough to work the device in this mode for severalwatch and the device will need to be recharged.
All the reasons that we have considered relate to obvious energy eaters, however, in devices based on Android, there are secondary, but no less voracious, consumers. These include: visual effects and various services (news, weather, Google maps, stocks) that are regularly synchronized with the Internet server.
Now let's look at the main recommendations that will help you extend the life of the device without recharging. The tips given in the list do not have to be carried out in full, each user can choose only the part that he considers necessary. However, the more disabled features and widgets, the less the battery drains.
So let's get started:
- No need to turn on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3G unnecessarily. Use these features only when necessary, and remember to turn them off when you're done.
- Do not install live wallpapers and a lot of various widgets on your device. This animation constantly needs to be updated, which significantly affects power consumption.
- Turn off the wireless location function.
- Don't use Task Killers, an application to close background programs. Many users find that forcibly closing unnecessary applications that are running in the background will reduce the power consumption of the device. Using the force shutdown feature causes applications to restart,which drains the battery more than their background work. It is better to use the function that is in any android - closing applications that have done their job or those that have not been accessed for a long time.
- Turn off the vibration feedback, vibration signal and backlight of the sensor buttons. Simultaneous use of vibration and sound signals will drain the battery faster.
- Remove irrelevant applications and old programs.
- Set the maximum sync time for widgets and apps you choose to keep.
- Turn off automatic software updates.
- In Google Maps, uncheck the box next to "Submit geodata" and "Location history". Turn off Google Now.
- Reduce screen brightness and monitor timeout.
This list can be continued indefinitely. The purpose of this article is to give users of fashionable devices a general idea, and then everyone can individually decide which features can be left and which ones can be disabled. The main thing is to understand why the battery runs out, and the methods of dealing with this phenomenon may be different.
