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Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 7 settings will drastically improve the battery life


Your Samsung phone may already hold a solid charge, but with a handful of smart setting changes, you can make that battery last even longer.

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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