10 Top Tips to make your Smartphone Battery Last Longer

Most of us rely on our smartphones for just about everything nowadays, so when you see that your battery is dying, an immediate feeling of dread sets in.

What will you do when it is flat? You’ll be stuck with no connection to work, no GPS, no WhatsApp, no phone calls and no posting on social media! Before you get yourself into a tizz, consider these 10 top tips to make your battery last a whole lot longer.

Don’t quick charge. Some smartphones can re-charge faster when they’re plugged into a more powerful charger, but this can really damage the battery life in the long run. When you charge your phone rather use a good old regular charger, it’ll stay charged for longer and extend the battery life over time.

Avoid 0%. Despite what you may think, studies show that allowing the battery to die down to 0% can actually really damage it and its ability to hold a charge.

Never let it get too hot. Always avoid leaving your smartphone in direct sunlight or in a hot area such as in your car or outside. When the battery gets too hot it can cause permanent damage and you’ll probably have to buy a new one.

Changing a few of your settings and turning off some features can also save your some serious battery life…

      -          Shorten your screen timeout time

      -          Set the brightness lower

      -          Use airplane mode when there is no signal

      -          Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

      -          Reduce frequency of notifications on your apps

      -          Switch off your location services

      -          Turn off vibrate

The days when your battery lasted for a good week are dead and gone. We now have to resort to using certain tips and tricks to stretch out the battery life of our smartphones.

Need help improving your battery life? Do not hesitate to contact us at The Computer Guyz in Cape Town or Centurion! Give us a call on 087 001 0511/2 or email sales@tcgcape.co.za