Get the latest tech news

I changed 11 settings on my Android phone to dramatically improve battery life

There are numerous ways to improve your Android's battery life, and I've sifted through them all to highlight the most effective options - plus an obvious bonus.

That might sound like an exaggeration, but growing up with access to nothing but poorly made Android devices meant I've always tinkered with their settings to maximize charge and push my phone's battery life to the limit. The feature makes sweeping changes across your device's software, like limiting visual effects, restricting apps in the background, and turning on dark mode if it isn't already on. Whether it's 90Hz, 120Hz, or even faster, increasing the times a screen refreshes helps make animations, scrolling social media, and everyday interactions feel smoother and more responsive.

Get the Android app