'Make charging last longer', says Google with 8 'boosts' to Android's battery life

IF you have an Android phone, there are some easy ways to extend the life of your battery.

Google has revealed eight different settings you should check to 'use less battery'.

Keep your battery in the best possible shapeCredit: Google/Android

The effect they have on your battery life depends on your phone model and your own usage.

But they are a good start to reducing the burden on your battery.

Not only will that keep your Android's charge going further, it should also protect the battery health the battery also lasts longer.

“There are several actions you can take to extend the life of your device's battery and make charging last longer,” Google said.

Try switching them one by one and see if it goes well with the changed settings.

The list of eight settings is:

Let your screen turn off sooner.
Reduce the screen brightness.
Set the brightness to change automatically.
Disable keyboard sounds or vibration.
Limit apps with high battery usage.
Turn on the adaptive battery.
Delete unused accounts.
Enable the dark theme.

The locations of these settings may vary depending on your Android phone model, so make sure you check where they are for your specific device.

THAT'S NOT ALL

There are three other ways to ensure you protect your battery.

The better its health remains, the better your charge will be over time.

If your battery is running low on Android, these are the three little-known settings you need to change to make the power last longer

That's important if you plan to keep your Android phone for a few years.

First make sure you have the current adapter that came with your phone – or at least chargers from reputable brands that provide similar power levels.

Second, make sure your Android stays cool.

“Avoid situations where your phone could overheat, especially if your battery is fully charged,” Google explains.

“Your battery will drain much faster when it is warm, even if you are not using it. This type of discharge can damage your battery.”

And third, Google recommends charging “as much or as little as necessary.”

“You don't have to teach your phone battery capacity by going from full charge to zero, or from zero to full,” Google recommended.

“We recommend that you occasionally drain your battery to less than 10% and then fully charge it overnight.”