How to save phone battery: five settings that make a real difference
Screen timeout, background refresh and location access matter most.
By Neha Iyer
· 1 min read
Photo: Illustration: Kernel Tech (synthetic)Lower the screen timeout to 30 seconds and set brightness to automatic.
Turn off background refresh for apps you open rarely. Set location access to 'only while using the app'.
Check the battery screen once a week to find the app that uses the most power.
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