Charge phone
How to charge phone
Your phone is like a small computer, giving you tons of information and apps. Depending on what you use,
that can take a lot of power.
1. Connect your phone to the charger that came with your phone.
Other chargers, including laptops, can charge more slowly.
2. Insert the plug into an electrical outlet.
When the phone is o and charging, you’ll see the outline of a battery and a percentage. If the battery is
completely discharged, this will not appear until the phone has received the minimum voltage required
to boot.
When the phone is on and charging, you’ll see in the status bar.
Tips for charging phone
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You can use your phone while charging. To charge faster, don't use your phone while charging.
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If you can't turn the phone on while it's charging, wait until it receives enough voltage before turning it
on.
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When the battery gets low, the phone sends a notication.
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Use Battery Saver mode when the battery is low.
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You can turn o charging sounds.
Extend battery life
Choose settings that use less battery
To get the most life from your battery:
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Connections: Turn o Bluetooth and GPS when you're not using them.
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Wi-Fi: Turn on Wi-Fi when the phone is in a location with Wi-Fi coverage.
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Screen: Turn down screen brightness, change to Dark theme, and set a shorter screen timeout.
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Sync: If you don't need it, turn o automatic syncing for all accounts. This means you won't receive
notications when updates occur and you'll need to manually sync to get new emails.
Temporarily conserve battery power
Use Battery Saver mode to keep going on a low battery.
Also, avoid these battery-intensive activities until you can charge:
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Recording or watching videos
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