Having a phone that frequently needs to be plugged in is inconvenient and frustrating. While batteries only last several years before needing phone repair or replacement, you can attempt to extend their life span. Here are some options to try.

3 Tips for Improving Your Smartphone's the Battery Life

1. Adjust Your Settings

There are several steps you can take in the Settings menu to alter the way your phone works and save your battery. For example, you can turn off location services. Although this convenient feature helps provide relevant web searches and accurate directions, constantly tracing your position uses battery life.

You can also turn on background app refresh for the apps you use frequently. It takes more battery power to open and close an app than it does to keep it running quietly in the background. Toggling this setting will ensure the app is updated every time you switch back to it.

2. Limit Voice Commands

Although your virtual smartphone assistant is needed for hand-free usage, it can drain the battery. This is because it's always activated, listening and waiting for your vocal commands.

To avoid relying on your assistant and prevent the need for premature phone repair, use your device manually when possible. Set alarms and reminders directly in the app or wear a headset so that you can still use voice commands without requiring your phone to be listening.

3. Charge Slowly

While fast-charging devices can be convenient, they can stress your phone’s battery. To accelerate the process, some chargers increase the wattage output during a cycle. The higher current causes the battery to age prematurely since it generates more heat.

Phone batteries have fluids that undergo chemical reactions to power the device. The more heat that's applied, the more the fluids will evaporate and decrease the cell's life. Plug your phone into a computer or laptop to reduce the rate of charge.

If you need a new battery for your iPhone®, turn to Experimax of Huntington Beach. These specialists offer phone repairs, including battery replacements, and walk-ins are always welcome. Find out more about their timely repair services online.

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