Battery consumption and lifespan varies depending on a number of factors, including the frequency of device use, the number of installed and running apps, operating system errors, and network connectivity. 5G networks may drain the battery faster, but Galaxy phones use advanced AI-based software to efficiently control battery consumption to suit your usage patterns.
Battery can be consumed a little faster right after purchase. 5G service may consume more battery Optimize the overall usage of your phone
You can optimize your phone using the Device care feature to reduce battery consumption by closing unused apps and controlling abnormal battery usage. Follow the steps below.
Step 1. Open Settings, and then select Battery and device care.
Step 2. Tap Optimize now. Device care automatically optimizes your phone.
The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions.
Closes apps running in the background. Manages abnormal battery usage. Scans for crashed apps and malware.
Using the auto optimization feature
You can set the device to perform auto optimization when your device is not in use. Tap More options > Automation > Auto optimize daily and tap the switch to activate it.
Adjust Background usage limits
The more unused apps there are running in the background, the more power your battery will use. Background usage limits can be set to reduce battery consumption. Follow the steps below.
Step 1. Open Settings, and then select Device care.
Step 2. Tap Battery.
Step 3. Tap Background usage limits.
Step 4. Set the app you want to control.
You can choose from the following settings:
Put unused apps to sleep which will automatically put apps to sleep if they have not been used for a while. Sleeping apps allows you to choose the apps that won't run in the background. You can view your current sleeping apps as well. Deep sleeping apps will never run in the background and will only work when you open them. Never auto sleeping apps allows you to choose which apps will not automatically be set to sleeping mode.
