With our ever-increasing dependence on smartphones, even behemoth
batteries are proving minuscule under challenging conditions.So, it's
time to look out for ways to save battery power and enhance its
performance.
There are some simple ways which can save a significant chunk of your Smartphone's battery life :
1. Turn WiFi off : A very common mistake is to forget to switch off your phone's WiFi even when not in use.
2. Turn GPS off : A number of apps particularly those used for
navigation like maps uses GPS. So, we need to be extra careful as GPS
heavily drains out battery.
3. Turn Bluetooth off : Most phones support Auto turn-off of
Bluetooth after sharing of files.Using it mitigates the chances of
forgetting to turn off Bluetooth after use.
4. Minimize Display Brightness : In the display settings the phones Display Brightness can be adjusted to an optimal level.
5. Screen timeout : In the display settings, Screen Timeout could be adjusted to a comfortable level say 30 seconds.
6. Network mode : The network mode can be set to 2G or GSM mode
when the phone is not being used for data or video calling. 3G/WCDMA
mode eats up a significant chunk of power.
7. Packet data settings : It is advisable to disable Packet Data when not using internet on your phone by navigating to Mobile network settings.

9. Background services and Apps : Try to keep a tab on background
services or apps you are no longer using but are eating up your
phone's storage, RAM and battery.Identify and uninstall them.
10. Turn off Vibration : Vibration mode might be convenient while on the move or while in a meeting, but it also sucks more out of the battery.
Apps : There are a range of free apps on various mobile platforms, off which am listing few popular ones :-
- Easy Battery Saver (Android) : Easy to use ; comes with presets like, General Saving mode, Intelligent Saving mode, Super Power saving mode, Advanced Customised mode to suite different moods and work conditions to save a lot of battery power.
- Battery Doctor (Android and iOS ) : Comes up with automatic adjustments, handy power saving tips, logs and recommendations, app monitoring and more.
- Battery + (Windows Phone ) : A beautiful, easy-to-use app that comes up with notifications, suggestions, statistics and quick access shortcuts to prolong battery life.
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