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Reminder: If your device's battery health is above 80% within one month of purchase, the state of its battery complies with our Quality Charter. This applies to smartphones purchased in all aesthetic conditions.
After six months of purchase, battery health issues are not covered by the warranty, as it's normal for batteries to degrade when used. Please contact Back Market Customer Care if your device’s battery is below the percentages above when you receive it.
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Make the most out of your device
Best practices for your battery
1/4 - Check your battery health
Unlike Apple devices, Androids don’t have a built-in system that reports its battery health, the battery’s maximum capacity, and how it has deteriorated over time. But, don’t worry! We have a solution for you.
AccuBattery is an app that allows you to learn more about the health of your battery. It features four tabs: Charging, Discharging, Health, and History. To use it:
- Go to Health
- A detailed evaluation of your device's battery health will show on the screen.
- Check the battery health percentage (%) — a normal battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its capacity at 500 complete charge cycles if it operates within normal conditions
- This section also shows you the estimated capacity and the design capacity — each time you charge your device, the app records its estimated battery capacity
The Health tab also displays Battery Wear. This feature shows how much damage your battery has undergone every day in a graph. AccuBattery recommends charging your battery to 80% to slow down normal wear and tear.
Keep in mind that it takes around 4 to 5 days for AccuBattery to start monitoring your battery so that you can get accurate data on the state of it. The app learns from your usage behavior and will show more precise information as time goes on.
2/4 - Check battery usage
It’s important to get into the habit of checking your battery usage. It’s a great way to monitor how much power your apps and software use. To view it:
- Go to Settings > Battery or Battery Usage
- Here you will see a list of your apps and how much batter they use
- Click on any app that you want to monitor and select one of the following:
- Uninstall removes the app from your device
- Force stop forces the app to close — this can fix problems associated with the app
- You can also manage the settings of Battery Usage per app via the following options:
- Unrestricted allows battery usage as a background activity, which may consume more of your battery power
- Optimized optimizes the performance of the app according on your usual usage — we recommend that you select this option
- Restricted reduces the battery usage of the app — notifications might be delayed and sometimes causes the app to dysfunction
3/4 - Make the most out of your device
Reduce the screen's brightness
One of the best ways to save battery is to reduce the screen brightness.
Set the brightness to low
From the Settings app
- Go to Settings > Display > Brightness level
From the Control Panel
- Scroll down twice from the top of your screen
- Adjust the brightness to your preference
- You can also turn on the "Extra dim" option
Turn on Adaptive brightness
From the Settings app
- Go to Settings > Display > Adaptive brightness> Switch to “On”
Keep your software up to date
- Go to Settings > System > System update
- If an option appears, click “About phone” or “About tablet”
- The screen will show your update status
- Follow the instructions on the screen
Limit Apps Running in the Background
- Go to your Settings > Apps
- Choose any app
- Tap on Usage > Mobile data > Allow background data usage > Switch to “Off”
Change your theme to dark mode
- Go to Settings > Display > Appearance > Dark theme
Turn On Battery Saver
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Go to Battery > Battery Saver > Use Battery Saver > Switch to “On”
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You can also set a schedule to turn it on:
- No schedule: You have to manually turn it on
- Based on your routine: Battery Saver will turn on if your phone detects that your battery may run out before your typical charging time
- Based on percentage: Under this option, you will find a slider to customize the percentage of your preference
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You can also set a schedule to turn it on:
- Activate the Extreme Battery Saver in critical moments — it will pause all apps and their notifications except your "Essential Apps"
Turn Off the Location feature
When you allow apps to use your location in the background it can consume a lot of your battery. To adjust these settings, go to Settings > Location. Here you can:
- Deactivate "Use location" by turning the slider to the left
- Manage App Location permissions:
- Check which apps are allowed to access your location all the time or only while in use
- To restrict the access, click on the app and a screen with the following options will appear:
- Allow only while using the app: Limits the background location activity
- Ask every time: When you open the app, a pop-up message will ask if you wish to turn on location service
- Don't allow: Restricts all access to your location. We recommend this setting for apps that you don’t use often
Other settings to make the most out of your phone
Turn on Airplane mode
From the Control Panel
- Scroll down twice from the top of your screen
- Swipe right, and click on the "Airplane mode" option — once is off it will appear in blue
- If you don't see the Airplane mode:
- Click on the pencil icon at the bottom of the Control Panel
- Scroll down until you see "Hold and drag to add tiles"
- Drag the Airplane mode option to the top of the list of shortcuts inside the Control Panel
From Settings
- Go to Settings > Network & internet > Airplane mode
- Swipe the slider right to turn it on
Let your screen turn off automatically
- Go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout
- Choose a setting that makes your screen turn off after a certain amount of time
- We recommend between 30 seconds and 2 minutes
Turn off active listening
- Go to Settings > Apps > Assistant > Say "Hey Google" > Switch to “Off”
4/4 - Best practices for your battery
There are several best practices that can extend your device’s battery life and help the charge last longer. Below are even more suggestions to help improve your battery’s performance so that you get the most out of your device!
Keep it cool
Avoid situations that can cause your device to overheat — this is particularly important when it’s fully charged. Your battery will run out a lot faster when it’s hot out, even if you aren’t using it!
It’s very important not to expose your phone to temperatures above 35°C (95°F) as this can permanently damage the battery. When storing your device when not in use, we recommend that you keep it in a place with temperatures between -20°C (-4°F) to 45°C (113°F).
You should also stay away from cases and accessories that may cause your device to overheat.
Optimize your settings to save your battery
You can adjust the following settings on most devices:
- Turn off sounds or vibrations, such as the keyboard
- Leave your apps open — reopening them uses a lot of battery
- Reduce the usage of apps that consume a lot of Bluetooth
- Delete any apps you don’t use
- Place your device facing down while you aren’t using it — this will stop the display from lighting up when you receive a notification
- Avoid playing games with heavy graphics
Charge for what you need
Contrary to popular belief, phone batteries don’t need to be charged to 100%:
- Ideally, your phone should always be charged between 20% and 80%
- Don’t charge your phone to 100% unless absolutely necessary
- Don’t allow your battery to drain to 0% and turn off
- Don’t leave your device without a charge for too long
- Prioritize small charges — 20% at a time multiple times a day is best
- Consistently update your apps
General tips for a healthy battery
- Consistently update your apps