How do I make my phone battery last longer?

To make your phone battery last longer, focus on two things: getting more hours per charge and slowing battery wear over time.

For daily battery life:

• Turn on Battery Saver / Low Power Mode
• Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout
• Use Dark Mode if your phone has an OLED/AMOLED screen
• Limit background app refresh and unnecessary app activity
• Set location access to “While Using” for most apps
• Use Wi‑Fi instead of cellular when you can

For long-term battery health:

• Try to keep charge between 20% and 80%
• Turn on Optimized Charging or Battery Protection features
• Avoid heat: don’t leave your phone in hot cars or direct sun
• Use a good certified charger and avoid cheap, low-quality ones

The biggest wins are usually lower screen brightness, Battery Saver, and avoiding heat.