5 New Ways To Maximize S4's Battery Power
Initial reports on
problems with the Samsung Galaxy S4 included complaints about the
smartphone’s massive 2,600 mAh lithium-ion battery: Some users described
the batteries as getting drained overnight, with charges of less than
50 percent remaining by morning.
These cases may be
isolated, but they can also be easily prevented when Galaxy S4 owners
take the proper steps. I have also discovered a host of other
battery-saving techniques through research, including inquiries made of
owners of other Samsung Galaxy S series devices.
Missed our first list of Samsung Galaxy S4 battery-maximizing tips? You can find them at "12 SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 BATTERY SAVING AND BETTER PERFORMANCE TIPS" And here are five more ways to maximize battery power.
1. Limit The Use Of GPS And Location Services
GPS is a great tool to
help you find your way around and to optimize your experiences with
various applications. However, a Samsung Galaxy S4 handset constantly
pulling GPS signals will experience significant battery drain. GPS is
one of those features that can be effectively turned on only when needed
to conserve battery power. Obviously, GPS is used by such apps as
Google Maps and many others that require it to pinpoint a user’s
location for verification and other purposes. While such apps will be
disabled with GPS and Wi-Fi turned off, both are quickly accessible
through the Galaxy S4’s drop-down menu. Keeping GPS and Wi-Fi among the
top five options on your special-features shortcut menu will make them
among the easiest to access for quick enabling and disabling.
2. Limit Home-Screen Widgets, Live Wallpapers And Fancy Ringtones
Widgets, live wallpapers
and fancy ringtones are great ways to customize your Samsung Galaxy S4
to your taste, but if you wish to use them, then you will definitely
have to sacrifice battery power. Your battery life will fare much better
should you do without some or all of these add-ons. I have not added
any widgets to my Galaxy S4 handset and have even removed all the
standard ones, except for the T-Mobile TV, Google Search and weather
widgets. I don’t use live wallpapers, and I haven’t customized my
ringtones as I have found benefits in keeping my ringer on the vibrate
setting. However, you don’t have to be as drastic on your own
smartphone: Pick one or two of three add-on options, and don’t go
overboard with the ones you choose. For example: If you forgo live
wallpapers, then you can have just a few of the widgets you deem most
important on your home page, and have customized ringtones for a few
important people.
3. Put Device On Airplane Mode When Out Of Signal Range
Most people don’t
realize that when their Samsung Galaxy S4s -- or any handsets, for that
matter -- are out of service range, such as when they are underground in
a subway station, the smartphone will send out stronger signals in
attempts to achieve a service connection. Differences in battery power
may not be noticeable at first, but the battery drain could mean the
difference between a warning battery and a critically low battery.
Conserve battery power by putting your Galaxy S4 in Airplane mode when
in areas where you know you cannot receive a signal. Airplane mode can
be accessed by pressing down the power button on your handset as if you
are turning it off or through the special-features shortcut menu.
4. Invest In An External Battery
Keeping a spare battery
on hand is a great way to maintain full function of your Samsung Galaxy
S4 handset in the event that your original battery loses power. While
many people recommend using an official battery, such as the recently
released Mugen Power 2750 mAh extended battery for
the Samsung Galaxy S4, which sells for $44.50, a savvy owner should be
able to navigate retailers such as Amazon and eBay for cheaper variants.
Another option is the Zaggsparq portable battery and charger,
which hold between one and four charges depending on the model. The
Zaggsparq plugs in to the Galaxy S4 handset via a USB connection.
5. Unplug Your Handset Once It Is At 100 Percent Charge
Your Samsung Galaxy S4
handset will notify you when it is time to discharge because it is at
full power. Leaving your handset charging longer than needed can wear
away battery power over time. A good rule to follow to leave your Galaxy
S4 discharged overnight (having used some or all of the tips above to
conserve battery power), and charge your battery during the day when you
can easily check to see whether your battery is at full power and ready
to be discharged. Charging your phone overnight is a bad option as the
battery should need only a hour or two at most to charge fully, after
which the battery will be receiving power that it can’t store.
Overcharging can lead to quicker battery depletion and quicker battery
death in the long run.
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