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Changing these 7 settings on my Samsung phone improved its battery life by hours


Your Samsung phone likely holds a decent charge, but with a few smart setting tweaks, you can extend its battery life even further.

If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Fret not -- I won't be Captain Obvious over here and recommend reducing the screen resolution or using your phone at a lower refresh rate. If you don't play games and use your phone primarily for regular tasks like browsing, calling, and the like, you should choose the Light Performance profile over Standard.

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