{"id":3009,"date":"2014-07-29T14:29:15","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T21:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=3009"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:26:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:26:59","slug":"tips-tricks-better-battery-life-for-your-android-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/tips-tricks-better-battery-life-for-your-android-smartphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips & Tricks- Better Battery Life for your Android Smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"wifiThis week, we’re featuring an Android smartphone tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n

With all the fun, useful features and functions available on your Android smartphone, did you know they can zap battery life even if you\u2019re not using them?<\/p>\n

When turned on, but not in use, some functions\u2014like Wi-Fi and GPS\u2014will continue to look for wireless networks or satellites, which can quickly drain your battery.<\/p>\n

Here are four commonly used features to turn off whenever they\u2019re not needed;  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and the Vibrate function. Turning these off is simple:<\/p>\n

Here’s How:
\n<\/strong>
\n1. From the Home screen, touch the Apps icon.<\/p>\n

2. Open the Settings app.<\/p>\n

3. Make sure that these master controls are turned off:<\/p>\n

–  Wi-Fi
\n–  Bluetooth
\n–  GPS.<\/p>\n

4. Disable the Vibrate function on the ringer.<\/p>\n

Enjoy more time talking and texting and less time recharging your phone.<\/p>\n

Check back next week for tips that are useful for all cellphones- no matter the type!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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