Tricks To Get All Day Battery On Any Samsung

Naveen Thakur
5 Mar, 2023

Battery life is one of the most crucial aspects of any smartphone experience, and Samsung Galaxy phones are no exception. While newer models like the Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Galaxy A55 boast impressive battery capacities, they can still drain quickly under heavy usage — gaming, 5G, multitasking, or running background apps.

But what if we told you that you can make any Samsung phone last all day on a single charge without sacrificing too much performance?

In this blog, we’ll explore 15 proven tricks to maximize battery life on any Samsung device, whether you’re using a flagship, mid-range, or budget Galaxy phone. These tips are especially useful for users running One UI 5, 6, or 7 (based on Android 13 to Android 15).

1. Turn on Power Saving Mode

Samsung’s built-in Power Saving Mode is the easiest way to extend battery life. It reduces CPU performance, lowers screen brightness, and limits background activity.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Power saving mode

  • Toggle it on or customize what features to disable

You can enable:

  • CPU speed limit

  • Background network usage restriction

  • Always-on Display off

  • Limit apps and Home screen

This mode can add several hours of usage with minimal compromise.

2. Use Dark Mode System-Wide

Most Samsung phones use AMOLED displays, which consume less power when displaying black pixels.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Display > Dark mode

  • Turn it on permanently or schedule it during night hours

Apps like YouTube, Chrome, and Instagram also support dark mode, further helping conserve energy.

3. Disable Always-On Display (AOD)

While convenient, Always-On Display drains battery slowly throughout the day, especially on older models.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Lock screen > Always-On Display

  • Either turn it off or set it to “Tap to show” instead of “Always”

This simple change can increase screen-off battery endurance.

4. Reduce Screen Refresh Rate

Samsung’s higher-end phones feature 120Hz or 90Hz refresh rates, but higher refresh = more battery usage.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Display > Motion smoothness

  • Select Standard (60Hz) instead of Adaptive

This can give you 1–2 hours more screen time per day, especially for light users.

5. Uninstall or Put Unused Apps to Sleep

Apps running in the background drain battery silently. Samsung’s One UI lets you sleep or deep sleep unused apps.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Background usage limits

  • Add apps to Sleeping apps or Deep sleeping apps

You can also uninstall bloatware or rarely used apps altogether.

6. Optimize Battery with Device Care

The Device Care feature scans and optimizes your phone to improve battery health and performance.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Battery and device care

  • Tap Optimize now

Enable Auto optimization daily to automatically fix minor battery issues.

7. Turn Off Nearby Device Scanning & Bluetooth Scans

Samsung Galaxy phones often scan for nearby Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices, even if you're not using them.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Location > Scanning

  • Disable Wi-Fi scanning and Bluetooth scanning

Also, turn off Nearby device scanning under Connections > More connection settings

8. Adjust Location Settings

Location services are notorious for draining battery.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Location > App permissions

  • Set rarely-used apps to “Allow only while using the app” or Deny

Turn off GPS altogether when not needed.

9. Set a Battery Limit for Charging

In One UI 5 and above, you can extend battery health by limiting maximum charge to 85%.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > More battery settings

  • Enable Protect battery

It’s great for overnight charging and long-term battery preservation.

10. Use Wi-Fi Instead of Mobile Data

Wi-Fi consumes significantly less power than 5G or LTE.

Tip:

Always connect to trusted Wi-Fi networks when available. Mobile data, especially 5G, can drain battery much faster.

Also, disable mobile data when connected to Wi-Fi.

11. Disable Edge Panels and Edge Lighting

These fancy UI features consume both battery and processing power.

Steps:

  • Edge panels: Go to Settings > Display > Edge panels > Turn off

  • Edge lighting: Go to Settings > Notifications > Brief pop-up settings > Edge lighting style

Disabling them can give modest battery gains.

12. Lower Screen Timeout Duration

Keeping the screen on unnecessarily is a top battery killer.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout

  • Set it to 15 or 30 seconds

You can also manually lock the screen when not in use.

13. Turn Off Vibration for Keyboard and Notifications

Vibration motors consume more power than you might think.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration

  • Disable Vibration for calls, keyboard, and touch interactions

Switch to silent or ringtone-only notifications where possible.

14. Avoid Live Wallpapers and Animations

Live wallpapers constantly refresh in the background, using CPU and GPU power.

Tip:

Use static wallpapers and reduce animation scale:

  • Go to Settings > About phone > Software information > Tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer Options

  • Go to Settings > Developer Options

  • Set Window animation scale, Transition animation scale, Animator duration scale to 0.5x or off

15. Use Lite or Web Versions of Apps

Heavy apps like Facebook, Messenger, or TikTok are battery drainers.

Tip:

  • Use Facebook Lite, Instagram Lite, or open these apps via mobile browser

  • Disable autoplay videos in social media apps

This reduces CPU and background activity significantly.

Bonus: Use Bixby Routines to Automate Battery Saving

Samsung’s Bixby Routines allows you to automatically switch settings based on time, location, or actions.

Examples:

  • Enable Power Saving Mode at night

  • Turn off Wi-Fi when you leave home

  • Reduce brightness when battery drops below 20%

Find it in Settings > Modes and Routines > Routines

Conclusion

Samsung smartphones pack powerful hardware, but optimizing them with smart settings can dramatically improve your battery life — sometimes by 30% or more. Whether you use a flagship like the Galaxy S24 Ultra or an affordable Galaxy M14, these battery-saving tricks will help you get the most out of every charge.

Start by applying 4–5 tips today and track your usage for a few days. You’ll be surprised how effective small changes can be in the long run.

FAQs

Q1: What drains Samsung phone battery the most?

A: High screen brightness, mobile data (especially 5G), background apps, and high refresh rate are major culprits.

Q2: How can I monitor which apps are draining the battery?

A: Go to Settings > Battery and device care > Battery > Usage since last full charge to check app usage.

Q3: Does fast charging harm battery life?

A: Occasionally no, but using fast charging all the time can degrade battery health. Use it when needed and enable Protect battery to extend lifespan.



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