Samsung introduced its latest flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, at the Galaxy Unpacked event this January. The new generation of flagship phones flaunt larger battery capacities than their predecessors. For instance, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features massive cells, so you don’t have to worry much about them draining too soon. TheSamsung Galaxy S24 and S24+have a marginal battery improvement compared to the previous generation. Still, you might want to extract more juice from them. If so, try out our tips to eke out every last drop of battery life on your Samsung Galaxy S24.
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1Change Always On Display settings
The Galaxy S24 series' Always On Display keeps its screen on and displays the battery percentage, date, time, and unread notification icons. It’s useful since you may check the time and see if you have notifications without unlocking your phone. However, this feature affects your phone’s battery life.
One UI 6.1 uses an Apple-like AOD with the backdrop of your lock screen in toned-down colors. Meaning the battery drain will be higher than the traditional all-black AOD. To reduce power consumption, Samsung added a new feature that automatically erases the background. The AOD will only show the person or object and keep the surroundings dark.
Here’s how to remove the background:
Turn off AOD to improve your Galaxy S24’s battery life. Go toSettings>Lock screenand toggle offAlways On Display.
2Turn on Battery protection
The Galaxy S24 series features a new Battery protection option that helps improve battery life. Here’s how to use it:
SelectMaximumto extend your battery life. It stops charging when the battery level reaches 80%. ChooseAdaptiveif you tend to charge your phone overnight. InBasicmode, the phone stops charging when its battery level is 100% and resumes when it drops to 95%.
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3Switch on your phone’s Power saving mode
The quickest way to extend your phone’s battery is to use Power saving mode. Here’s how to turn on the feature:
Turn it off to customize Power saving options. Choose any of the following:
Alternatively, you may access Power saving mode from the quick settings menu.
4Turn on dark mode to extend battery life
The Galaxy S24 has an AMOLED screen.Switching to dark modeextends its battery life. AMOLED displays can turn off individual pixels, so applying a system-wide dark theme uses less power. This benefits you only if you typically crank up the brightness on your phone’s display. You won’t experience significant battery saving if your screen has lower brightness levels.
Here’s how to switch on dark mode:
5Use Samsung’s Light performance mode
Samsung’s Light performance mode reduces the phone’s power output to save battery life. It also keeps the device cooler. It does not affect online browsing, phone calls, video playback, or social media usage.
Here’s how to turn on Light performance mode:
Light performance mode automatically turns off while playing games.
6Put your phone’s unused apps to sleep
Even if you don’t use certain apps, they might run in the background and take a toll on your phone’s battery life. Your Samsung device lets you put them to sleep so that you don’t get unnecessary notifications and updates. Sleeping appsmay resume operating in the backgroundif you start using them again. Put them into deep sleep if you don’t want them to run in the background.
Here’s how to put apps to sleep:
7Get rid of unnecessary apps on your phone
Turning on sleep mode for unused apps is a great way to prevent them from draining your phone’s battery. But it makes better sense to uninstall apps if you don’t use them at all.
Here’s how to uninstall an app:
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8Turn off Nearby Device Scanning
When your Samsung phone’s Nearby Device Scanning is on, it searches for devices like earbuds, Bluetooth speakers, and smartwatches within close range. It sends you a notification so that you can connect them to your phone.
If you paired your accessories, turn off the feature to save battery life. Here’s how to do it:
9Harness the power of Bixby Routines on your Galaxy S24
Bixby Routines lets you set up triggers to automate system functions. To save power, create a routine to turn off Always On Display or activate Power saving mode at night. Read our guide onhow to use Bixby Routinesto learn more.
Here’s how to create Bixby Routines:
Stretch your Samsung Galaxy S24’s battery life to its limit by using all of its new features
Playing with your shiny new Galaxy S24 all day could drain your phone sooner than expected, especially if you have an S24 or S24+. Follow the tips listed above to extend the usage of your battery.
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