Android Magazine UK - Issue No. 49

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

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Feature
Battery boosting tips and tricks «

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You now have two options. The fi rst option
is to turn it on manually by tapping the slider. You
will know it is in operation as the top and bottom
ribbons will both turn orange Alternatively ou

You will lose some functionality when
Battery saver mode is in operation. Your phone
won’t automatically scan for Wi-Fi signals, nor will
it regularly check for email or social media
ates. You’ll have to manually go into each app
refresh it if you want to see updates.

hones have an airplane mode which
vents your phone from receiving any incoming
als such as calls, texts or 3G data. When
g, this alllows you to use your phone without
rferring with the aeroplane's instruments.
wever, outside of the cockpit, this mode
ans that you keep your phone turned on all
t to use as your alarm clock, but it won’t eat
aluable battery by searching for Facebook
ates while you sleep. In Android 4.4, you can
ch airplane mode from the menu options
appear when you press and hold the power
ton. In Android 5.0, the feature is now tucked
y in the quick settings. Just tap the airplane
underneath the Wi-Fi button.

If you're travelling somewhere, turn off your Wi-
in quick settings. This way you're device won't b
constantly searching for a network that doesn'
exist, and will save you power. The same goes
for Bluetooth. If you see a coffee shop offers
free Wi-Fi, you can also switch it back on.

Enter the Settings
Pull down the top bar menu and either tap
on the battery icon or head into Settings then
select Battery. Once you’re into the Battery settings
page, you should be able to see your remaining
battery level. Press the three dots in the top
right-hand corner and select Battery Saver.

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