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Manage Adaptive Battery / Battery Optimization Settings - Android (Samsung)

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Manage Adaptive Battery / Battery Optimization Settings - Android (Samsung)

Here's info on Adaptive battery and Battery Optimization, both of which help conserve battery power on your Samsung device.
  • When turned on, the Adaptive battery setting (Android 9.x and higher) extends battery life based on your phone usage.
  • Android™ devices with the Battery optimization setting (Android 8.x and lower) can enhance battery life by placing apps in Doze mode or App Standby.
    • The optimization setting is enabled by default. Disabling optimization may impact the device's battery life.
    • Optimization may cause certain apps, such as Voicemail, My Verizon, and Gmail, to stop functioning.

Adaptive Battery (Android 9.x and Higher)

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to access apps screen then navigate:
    Settings
    Battery and device care
    .
  2. Tap
    Battery
    .
  3. Tap
    More battery settings
     (may require scrolling down).
  4. Tap
    Adaptive battery
     to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.

Battery Optimization (Android 8.x and Higher)

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to access apps screen then navigate:
    Settings
    Apps
    .
  2. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Special access
    .
  3. Tap
    Optimize battery usage
    .
  4. Tap the
    Dropdown menu
     (at the top) then tap
    All
    .
  5. If preferred, tap the app switch(es) to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    Apps or services unable to be optimized appear grayed out.

Battery Optimization (Android 6.x - 7.x)

  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Apps
    Settings
    Battery
    .
  2. Tap
    MORE
     (upper-right) then tap
    Optimize battery usage
    .
    If not available, navigate:
    Battery Usage
     (next to Estimated battery life) > or the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon
    Optimize battery usage
    .
  3. Tap the
    Dropdown menu
     (at the top) then tap
    All apps
    .
  4. If preferred, tap the app switch(es) to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    Switch color may vary.
    Apps or services unable to be optimized appear grayed out.

Battery Optimization Features

  • Doze Mode:
    • starts when the device is stationary and not charging and the screen is off.
    • prevents the device from syncing and accessing the network, Wi-Fi from scanning, etc.
    • allows SMS, MMS, phone calls, alarms, and Amber Alerts to still function.
    • stops when the device is moved, the screen turns on, or the alarm clock sounds/vibrates.
    • isn't affected by notifications.
  • App Standby:
    • conserves battery power by preventing apps from accessing networks, syncing, etc. when not in use or not generating any user-visible notification.
    • stops when the device becomes active or is plugged in.