National Battery Day is celebrated every year on February 18th, reminding us of the importance of batteries in our daily lives. In celebration of this day, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has shared some easy tips to help maintain your phone’s battery life.
- Hold back on 100%: Always charging your phone to 100% when using a high voltage charger can put strain on your phone’s battery. Pulling the plug at the 80-90% mark is a good idea, and you ideally always want to keep your phone’s battery between 30-80%. This will increase the lifespan of the battery.
- Switch off your location: Location tracking on Android phones can consume a lot of battery life. You can either switch off your location/GPS completely or block certain apps from tracking your location. Check which apps are using your location in the Settings > Apps section and turn off the ones that aren’t necessary.
- Avoid exposing your phone to extreme heat or cold: Extreme temperatures can have a negative impact on your phone’s battery. Keeping your phone at room temperature where possible will help ensure the battery lasts as long as possible.
- Charge your phone during the day: Charging your phone during the day instead of overnight is a good way to keep your phone’s battery healthy. Leaving your phone plugged in for too long can speed up battery degradation, so it’s best to avoid charging your phone overnight if possible. If you do charge your phone at night, make sure it is not covered up, as this can overheat the battery and worsen its performance over time.
- Get into the mode: Many Android devices come with battery-saving settings and modes designed to help conserve battery life. Examples include Adaptive Battery, Battery Saver, and Super Battery Saver mode. Turning on dark mode can also help save battery life by reducing the amount of power needed to keep your phone’s display bright.
- Keep your phone up to date: Installing regular Android updates can help fix battery drainage issues. Developers release bug fixes for these issues through operating system updates, so keeping your phone up to date will ensure you have the latest battery mode enhancements and performance improvements.
- Keep track of battery health with My Device app: Nokia phones come with a My Device app that allows you to check your phone’s battery health, storage space, device temperature, and data use. This can help you identify any potential issues with your phone’s battery and take action to resolve them.
Maintaining your phone’s battery life is essential for ensuring that your device lasts as long as possible. By following these easy tips, you can help extend the lifespan of your phone’s battery, enjoy more uninterrupted phone usage, and have a great National Battery Day.
