Most people rely on their mobile devices throughout the day for work, socialization, and entertainment. Prolonged use takes a toll on battery life, but there are some steps you can take to extend it. While cell phone repair is often needed for batteries that drain too quickly, here are a few lifestyle changes that could help keep the device alive for longer.

Why Your Cell Phone Battery Keeps Dying

1. Constantly Removing Background Data

Many people think that not letting apps run in the background conserves battery life. However, turning apps on and off uses more energy. Closing them away switches them to random access memory (RAM), a task that consumes a lot of energy. Allow unused apps to run in the background to conserve power.

2. Charging Incorrectly

It’s a common misconception that you should let your mobile device run out of battery completely before recharging. Doing so can have a detrimental effect because it increases the number of charge cycles the device experiences.

Each phone has a finite number of charge cycles, after which it may no longer be able to hold a charge. Recharging when your battery is still alive doesn’t create a new charge cycle.

3. Using GPS

While helpful for getting around town, the global positioning system (GPS) function of your phone uses a massive amount of energy. The app receives continuous updates as you use it, which drains your battery. Prevent this issue by using a dedicated device in your vehicle instead.

If you still experience issues with battery life after taking the steps above, you may need battery replacement to restore the functionality of your device. Experimax Cumming in Georgia provides cell phone repair for a range of products, including iPhones®. For your convenience, they do house calls for repairs on Tuesdays from 9 to 5 p.m. Call (678) 845-6977 to schedule an appointment, or learn more about cell phone repair online.