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Does your phone battery drain too fast? You’re not alone. Many people in Ghana and across the world struggle with short battery life—especially on entry-level or mid-range smartphones like itel, TECNO, Infinix, or older Samsung models.

But the good news is that you can increase your battery life by up to 2 extra hours simply by turning off some background settings. This guide will show you the most power-hungry features you probably don’t need — and how to disable them.

🔌 1. TURN OFF BLUETOOTH WHEN NOT IN USE

Bluetooth is useful for wireless earbuds, speakers, or sharing files. But if you’re not actively using it, it quietly drains power in the background. Many people leave it on all day without realizing the battery cost.

How to disable:
Go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth and toggle it off.

📡 2. DISABLE LOCATION SERVICES

Location services (GPS) allow apps to track your current position. While helpful for Google Maps or ride apps like Bolt, most apps don’t need to know where you are 24/7.

Constant location scanning is one of the top battery killers.

How to disable:
Settings > Location > Turn off location or set to “While Using App”.

📶 3. LIMIT BACKGROUND DATA

Apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok keep refreshing in the background—even when you’re not using them. That not only uses your data, but also eats up battery power fast.

How to disable:
Settings > Apps > Choose an app > Mobile Data > Disable “Allow background data usage”.

🔄 4. TURN OFF AUTO-SYNC

Auto-sync is used to update your Gmail, calendar, contacts, and cloud files every few minutes. If you don’t need real-time updates, turning this off can save battery significantly.

How to disable:
Settings > Accounts > Auto-sync data > Toggle off.

💡 5. REDUCE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS OR USE AUTO-BRIGHTNESS

Your screen is the number one battery consumer. Keeping it at full brightness all day drains your power faster than anything else. Use auto-brightness or manually reduce it.

How to adjust:
Pull down the notification bar and reduce the brightness slider, or go to Settings > Display > Brightness.

📲 6. DISABLE “HEY GOOGLE” OR VOICE ASSISTANTS

Voice assistants are cool, but they’re always “listening” in the background. This constant mic usage slightly reduces your battery.

How to disable:
Google App > Settings > Voice > Voice Match > Turn off “Hey Google”.

📱 7. LIMIT WIDGETS & LIVE WALLPAPERS

Widgets like weather updates or news headlines constantly refresh in the background. Same with live wallpapers. These slow your phone and reduce battery.

Tip: Use a simple static wallpaper and remove any unused home screen widgets.

🚫 8. TURN OFF VIBRATION FOR TOUCH

Haptic feedback (vibration when typing or tapping) uses a tiny motor that drains battery every time you touch the screen. It feels good, but it’s not necessary.

How to disable:
Settings > Sound > Vibration > Turn off “Vibrate on touch” or “Haptic feedback”.

🧠 BONUS TIPS

• Use Battery Saver Mode when your battery is low
• Turn off Wi-Fi and Hotspot when not in use
• Use Lite versions of apps (like Facebook Lite, Instagram Lite)
• Restart your phone every 2–3 days to clear background processes

🔋 YOUR PHONE, YOUR POWER

You don’t need to buy a new phone just to improve battery life. By turning off these hidden settings, you can extend your screen time, make your battery last longer, and keep your phone running cooler throughout the day.

Try these tips today — and you’ll thank yourself the next time your phone survives till bedtime!

Author: Israel
Blog: CodersBlog – Smart Tech for Smart Teens