15 Proven Ways to Double Your Phone Battery Life and Stop Constant Charging

Many apps request location “always”, when they only need it while you're using them. This kills your battery in the background!

iPhone:

1. Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
2. For each app: Select “While Using” instead of “Always”
3. Disable for apps that don't need it (e.g. games)

Android:

1. Settings → Location → App permissions
2. For each app: “Allow only while using the app”

Dozens of apps refresh in the background, even when you're not using them. Keep it only for the important ones (email, messaging).

iPhone:

Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Select “Off” or “Wi-Fi”

Android:

Settings → Apps → [App] → Battery → “Restricted”

The screen is the biggest power consumer. Use auto-brightness or keep it at 50% max.

Pro tip: Enable Dark Mode - it saves up to 30% on OLED screens!

Push keeps a constant connection to the server. Set it to Fetch every 15-30 minutes or Manual.

iPhone:

Settings → Mail → Accounts → Fetch New Data → Select “Every 30 Minutes”

5G is faster but uses 20-30% more battery. If you're not downloading large files, LTE is more than enough.

iPhone:

Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Voice & Data → LTE

Android:

Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Preferred network type → 4G/LTE

Every notification = the screen lights up, vibrates, plays a sound. Keep only the essentials (calls, messages, calendar).

Settings → Notifications → Disable for non-critical apps

Enable Low Power Mode when you know you'll have a long day. You can activate it automatically with Shortcuts/Automation!

iPhone Automation:

1. Shortcuts app → Automation → +
2. "When Low Power Mode is turned off"
3. Add action: “Set Low Power Mode On”

This way it will always be active!

Go to battery settings and see which apps consume the most. You'll often find surprises!

iPhone:

Settings → Battery → See “Battery Usage by App”

Android:

Settings → Battery → Battery usage

Common culprits: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Google Maps

Every widget on your home screen refreshes regularly. Keep only the essentials - weather, calendar, reminders.

If you're not expecting important calls, turn on Airplane Mode when you sleep. You'll wake up with almost 100% battery!

• 11. Don't let your battery drop below 20%
• 12. Don't charge to 100% if you don't need to - 80% is ideal
• 13. Avoid charging in high temperatures
• 14. Use the original charger or MFi certified
• 15. Enable “Optimized Battery Charging” (iPhone) or “Adaptive Charging” (Android)

iPhone:

Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging → Optimized Battery Charging: ON