If you have an Android or a smartphone in general, you know how important it is to save as much battery life throughout the day as possible.
Androids, like iPhones, have their own set of battery-saving features, but it’s understandable if you still struggle to keep your battery full throughout the day. There is a whole lot that can contribute to low battery life, from the apps you use to your display. As it turns out, there are actually some changes you can make in your device’s settings to improve its battery life and make your battery last longer throughout the day. Read more about the ‘hidden’ Android setting tech pros suggest turning off to save battery below.
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The 'Hidden' Android Setting You Should Turn Off To Save Battery
Because our smartphones are often like an extension of ourselves, as we use them for work, to get places, to hold our personal information, and more, it's crucial to keep your battery charged and full for as long as possible throughout the day.
Dealing with a constantly draining battery can oftentimes feel like something that's out of your control. Some people even start to think there's something wrong with their phone when it feels like their battery doesn't hold a charge long enough, and begin to seek out a new one. While there is the chance of software issues at play, there's a lot more in your control than you may think.
Tech pro Tom Pritchard with Tom's Guide explains that there's a Wi-Fi and mobile data setting which can actually make a significant impact on your Android's battery, the 'Mobile Data Always Active' feature.
"The name for this feature is pretty self-explanatory," he explained. "The idea is that your phone will always stay connected to cellular data, regardless of what other networks may be available. That way, should your Wi-Fi or wired internet connection fail, you will jump straight back onto cell data without any meaningful delay."
"The major downside is that mobile data generally uses more battery than Wi-Fi, and keeping them running simultaneously is just a redundant waste of energy," he continued. "Not to mention the fact that seamless transitioning between the two could lead to you using up more cell data than you planned, which is hardly ideal if you have a strict monthly allowance."
Pritchard notes that when this setting is toggled off, it won't keep you off the grid when you're disconnected from Wi-Fi. Instead, your Android will wait approximately 10 seconds before activating your mobile data to keep you connected to the internet, messages, and more.
