Optimize Battery Life
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Optimize Battery Life

Manage battery consumption and view power-saving options.


INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
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For charging and use times, visit the Specifications tutorial.

Optimize Battery Life

• Use the original charger and battery to maintain optimal battery performance over the life of your device. The battery comes partially charged. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. This device supports wireless charging. 

VIEW BATTERY USAGE:

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon. Select Device maintenance.

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2. Select Battery.

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3. Battery Usage information will be displayed.

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ENABLE BATTERY SAVER MODE: 

1. From the Battery screen, select the desired Power saving mode. 

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2. Select APPLY. 

Note: Alternatively, swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers then select the Power saving icon. Battery-smart features can help save your battery for what matters most. Seldom used apps go into App Standby to conserve battery.

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Power-saving Options

TURN OFF AUTO-SYNC:


1.From the Settings screen, select Cloud and accounts then select Accounts.

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2. Select the Auto sync data switch. 

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3. Select OK.

Note: Turn Auto-sync back on to allow apps to download new data like email, social media posts, etc.

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TURN OFF AUTO-UPDATE FOR APPS:


1. From the home screen, select the Play Store app. 

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2. Select the Menu icon menu > Settings. 

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3. Select Auto-update apps > Don't auto-update apps > DONE.

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TURN OFF UNUSED SERVICES/ACTIVATE AIRPLANE MODE:
Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers, then if enabled select Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to disable. If you are traveling and do not have access to mobile or Wi-Fi networks, enable Airplane mode. Select Airplane mode.

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DISPLAY SETTINGS:

  • To extend battery life, access Display settings to set the screen to a lower brightness, decrease screen timeout and turn off Infinity wallpapers. 
  • Select and drag the Brightness slider left or right to adjust the screen brightness manually.
  • Scroll to and select Screen timeout to decrease the screen timeout.


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