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How to save phone battery: five settings that make a real difference

Screen timeout, background refresh and location access matter most.

How to save phone battery: five settings that make a real difference
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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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