Battery of Your Android Device Draining Too Fast?

How long does your Android device's battery usually last? Five hours? One day? Have you ever wondered why your tablet is suddenly running low on battery? It could be due to a recently installed app, or maybe your screen or Wi-Fi is using up the power. All Android devices come with a built-in battery manager that shows you how your battery has been consumed since it was last unplugged from the charger.

On your tablet, simply go to Settings > Device > Battery to see a list of all apps and hardware components and how much power they have been using.

There are a few actions you can take to reduce power consumption based on the results shown by the battery manager:

Display
Your screen and its backlight are probably always at the top of your list. As long as your screen is on, the consumption percentage will keep increasing. To save battery in this category, consider lowering the brightness of your device or turning the screen off when it's not in use.

Android System/OS
This covers the total power consumption used by the underlying Android operating system.

Apps You Installed
As you scroll down the list, you'll see which apps you installed consume the most power. Review your app usage to check if any of the high-power usage apps can be uninstalled.

Widgets
Widgets on your home screen often run in the background non-stop, draining your battery and data. If you want to keep power consumption to a minimum, consider removing these widgets.

Apart from the above, you can also:

• Switch to Airplane Mode: This stops background syncing and helps maximize battery life.
• Enter Power Save Mode: This feature exists to minimize power usage.
• Restart Your Device: This kills all running apps and can help extend battery life.
• Use Cleaning Apps: Apps like Clean Master provide a one-tap phone boost function that can be very useful. (Refer to our past blog post, “Why No One Talks About Slow Tablets Anymore.”)

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