

Now, you may not want all your apps to experience Doze Mode. In other words, when your phone isn’t being used, many of your apps get to take a nap until you need them again. At that point, certain apps are denied access to the network, and their processing jobs (such as checking for updates or for news) are halted, except for periodic moments when they are allowed to access the network for updates and syncs. There’s nothing you have to do - Doze Mode automatically kicks in when your phone has been unplugged and motionless for a certain length of time. Introduced in Android 6.0, Doze Mode makes sure that the apps in your phone aren’t using battery power when you’re not using your phone. Or you can follow these tips to help you monitor and extend the usage of your battery. (If you have an iPhone, it tends to be easier.) You might also be able to have the battery replaced, depending on which phone you have. You can buy a new phone (unless you still like your current phone, or if your budget is limited). If you’re experiencing that problem, you’ve got a few options. So despite advances in power technology, your phone may still run out of power before the end of the day - especially if your device is a year or two old. Batteries are getting stronger, but phones are also getting more use.

It was a lot more convenient and lightweight than dragging around a heavy battery pack, and kept the phone going strong over the course of the busiest workday.īut as phone designs changed over the years, swappable batteries were abandoned by phone manufacturers to keep their phones sleeker and to accommodate wrap-around screens. I always kept an extra charged battery on hand, and simply swapped them out when needed.

And one of the things I loved about it was that it had an interchangeable battery. My first Android phone was the original Motorola Droid, which I purchased and loved using despite its abysmal anti-woman marketing campaign. Update July 19, 2019, 3:24PM ET: This article has been updated to correct errors in the section about how to disable Doze Mode.
