Android owners can unlock better battery life with Google’s list of eight must-use phone settings
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IF your Android phone is always running out of battery, the fix may be as simple as changing your settings. Google has revealed eight different settings that can instantly boost your battery life. Some require switching off, while others need turning on.
![[One setting that Google recommends using on Android phones is Adaptive Battery]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/adaptive-battery.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
And if you change all eight, you might find that the length of time your Android phone lasts between charges grows. "You can take several actions to extend your device’s battery life and make a charge last longer," Google explains. It's worth noting that if you have a very old Android phone then not all of the settings may appear.
![[Google also recommends setting your brightness to adjust itself based on ambient lighting]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/adaptive-battery-002.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Here's Google's official list of settings you should choose to "use less battery":. Each of these settings might only make a small difference – but they should have a large combined effect. Some will also be more effective than others: for instance, turning off keyboard sounds won't reduce drain as much as bringing your brightness right down.
If that's not enough, you can turn on a special mode to save even more battery. Many Android phones have something called Battery Saver. This limits a whole host of features on your phone in a bid to preserve your charge. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver and activate it.
You can also choose a schedule for the feature if you prefer. "When Battery Saver is on, it turns on Dark theme and limits or turns off background activity, so some visual effects, certain features, network connections, and apps may experience delays in this mode," Google explains.
