5 ways to make the battery last longer on Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile

5 ways to make the battery last longer on Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile

3.Turn off the WiFi

Your Windows smartphone is set to automatically search for wireless networks. This process uses a lot of energy, so if you don't need a wireless connection right away, you may want to turn it off to save some power.

In Windows Phone 8.1, go the Settings app and tap WiFi.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

Now, use the switch to turn off WiFi networking.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

You can reach the WiFi setting quicker, if you press its button placed in the notification area. You'll reach the same screen as shown previously, where you can turn it off.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

In Windows 10 Mobile, open the Settings app and go to Network & wireless -> WiFi.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

Here, you can turn off the WiFi networking using the only available switch.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

You can do this a lot faster, if you press the WiFi button in the notification area, until Off is displayed on it and it turns grey.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

4.Turn off data connection

If you don't need data services for the next couple of hours, disabling the use of the data connection can help you save some battery time. Your Windows smartphone won't try to connect to the internet all the time so it will need less power.

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In Windows Phone 8.1, go to Sett ings and tap mobile+SIM.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

Now, use the switch to turn off Data connection.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

In Windows 10 Mobile, open the Settings app and go to Network & wireless -> Mobile & SIM.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

Use the switch to turn off the Data connection.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

Alternatively, you can use the quick actions to turn off data connection. Tap the Mobile data button until Off is displayed and it turns grey.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

5. Turn on battery saver

The battery saver feature is able to extend your battery life by limiting the background activity and push notifications when your device is low on battery power. Usually, the feature turns on automatically when the battery falls below 20%, but you can turn it on anytime you want.

In Windows Phone 8.1, go to the Settings screen and tap battery saver.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

At the bottom of the screen, use the switch to turn on " Now until next charge".

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

In Windows 10 Mobile, open the Settings app and go to System -> Battery.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

Close to the bottom of the screen, use the switch to turn on " Battery saver status until next charge".

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

You can do this a lot faster, if you press the Battery saver button in the notification area, until On is displayed.

Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving
Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, battery, saving

Conclusion

When you need your smartphone's battery to keep on going, Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile can be set so that it uses the least amount of power possible. When travelling to remote areas, on vacation or otherwise, the tips and features presented in this tutorial will make a huge difference. Try them out and you will see for yourself. If you have any other tips on conserving the battery of your Windows Phone, don't hesitate to share them in a comment.

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