There are several methods for our mobile to consume less battery , but sooner or later, the simple fact of having the device on will cause the battery to run out and the terminal to turn off.
But before that happens, probably when the battery is around 15% , you will see a message on the screen of your Android encouraging you to activate the “Power saving” mode. What does it consist of exactly?
This is how the energy saving mode of your Android mobile works
“Battery saving” or “power saving” mode is a feature used on laptops, as well as other mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, designed to reduce power consumption .
Windows 10, for example, allows you to activate the laptop’s battery saving from the Settings menu (entering “System -> Battery”), and there are also applications such as the Chrome browser, which includes a saving mode to consume less when you are running from a laptop.
In the case of Android, the “Energy saving” mode performs a series of adjustments that affect the performance and functionality of the device. Some of these settings are:
- Limit processor frequency and RAM, which can cause applications to run slower or quit unexpectedly.
- Turn off or reduce vibration, sound, and lighting for notifications, which can cause you to miss some important alerts.
- Turn off or reduce automatic data synchronization, which can prevent you from receiving emails, messages, or social media updates instantly.
- Disable or reduce the use of location services, which may affect the operation of some applications that rely on GPS or Wi-Fi to determine your position.
- Turn off or reduce screen brightness, which can make it difficult to see in bright or low light conditions.
- On some versions of Android, dark mode will also be automatically activated.
These settings may vary depending on the model and version of Android you have, and you can also customize them according to your preferences.
How to manually activate and configure the “Energy saving” mode on Android
The “Power saving” mode can be activated manually from the device settings, or automatically when the battery reaches a certain level (for example, 15% or 5%). It can also be disabled at any time if you need to restore normal device performance or functionality.
To manually activate the energy saving mode, enter the general Android “ Settings ” menu, go to “ Battery ” and simply activate the “ Use battery saver ” tab.
Here you will also find the “ Schedule ” option , which will allow you to activate battery saving according to your routines or according to the remaining battery percentage that you determine yourself.
In addition to all this, we will also see the “ Extreme Battery Saver ” option , which allows you to further extend the battery life at critical moments.
This extreme saving mode pauses most applications and notifications, except those that we have previously established as “essential applications”. Wi-Fi, some network connections, “Hey Google” and background activity are also disabled.
Disadvantages of using the “Battery saving” mode on Android
“Power Saving” mode is a useful tool for extending battery life when you don’t have access to a charger or power source. However, it also has some disadvantages that you should be aware of before using it. Some of these disadvantages are:
- It can affect the user experience, as applications may perform worse or not be available.
- It can interfere with some essential functions, such as calls, messages or alarms.
- It may cause compatibility issues with some accessoriesor external devices, such as headphones, speakers, or smartwatches.
- It can cause a rebound effect, since when deactivated the device can consume more battery than normal to compensate for the time it was in “Power saving” mode.
As you can imagine, all these aspects prevent us from using the mobile normally, so we should activate it only when strictly necessary. The ideal is to maintain good battery management, avoiding applications that consume a lot of power, using a suitable charger and charging the device frequently (experts recommend always having a charge level between 40% and 80%).
