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Smartphone power-saving: Benefits of permanent activation

The power-saving mode on a smartphone can be turned on permanently without harming the battery. What are its benefits, and how else can you save energy?

Energy saving mode on the phone
Energy saving mode on the phone
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Amanda Grzmiel

Can the power-saving mode on a smartphone be turned on permanently? The answer is yes. This mode does not negatively affect the battery because modern batteries are designed to handle different modes of operation. Enabling power-saving restricts functions that consume the most power, such as background applications or screen brightness.

What functions does the power-saving mode restrict?

The power-saving mode on a smartphone disables or limits:

  • Background applications;
  • Notifications;
  • Screen brightness;
  • Access to GPS location;
  • Screen refresh rate;
  • Listening assistants;
  • Switching from 5G to 4G.

Thanks to these changes, the battery life on a single charge can be significantly extended.

How else can you save energy on a smartphone?

Besides the power-saving mode, there are other ways to extend your smartphone's battery life:

  • Turn off Wi-Fi when you are not connected to a network.
  • Manually reduce the screen brightness, even if the automatic mode seems effective.
  • Turn off Bluetooth when it's not in use.
  • Limit location access or turn it off entirely.
  • Set the screen refresh rate to 60 Hz, if possible.
  • Turn off mobile data when using Wi-Fi or not using the phone.
  • Close background applications that are not essential.

These simple steps can significantly impact your smartphone's battery life on a single charge. It's worth considering them, especially when you don't have the opportunity to charge your device frequently.

It's useful to turn on the power-saving mode when the battery is close to running out or when you don't require full performance, but keeping it on permanently may reduce user comfort. If you want to prolong your phone's operation, it's better to use the power-saving mode only when necessary.

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