Every day we could make the same observation: you have barely used your smartphone and yet your battery is already almost flat. The situation is frustrating, certainly, but far from rare. What if the problem isn’t with your usage, but rather with the apps installed on your device?
Because yes, some apps continue to run in the background, even when you are not using them. They are the ones that gently eat into your autonomy, and leave you speechless at the end of the afternoon having to use a backup battery if you have an outing planned.
The background is your enemy
Today, most apps don’t just work when you open them. Many of them remain active permanently to synchronize data, send notifications or even track your location. The famous permission to run in the background when you open an application for the first time, and which we accept without thinking.
Concretely, this means that your phone is working non-stop. Even with the screen off, some apps use GPS, the internet connection or other internal processes that use battery power. Social networks are also among the main culprits. Applications like Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp constantly check whether you have received a message or an interaction. Same observation for YouTube or Spotify, which require a continuous connection, as well as for transport applications like Uber or Bolt, which are often very demanding due to geolocation.
How to identify problematic apps?
The most annoying thing is that these applications are not necessarily the ones you use the most. Sometimes they just need to be installed for them to consume energy. This explains why your battery may drop quickly for no apparent reason. You may have already noticed other strange signs on your phone, like green or blue dots on the screen. These indicators indicate the use of the microphone, the camera or certain background functions often linked to these applications.
Luckily, it’s quite easy to check which apps are consuming the most power. On most smartphones, simply go to the settings, then to the “Battery” section. There you will find a detailed list of the most energy-intensive applications. If an app appears at the top even though you hardly ever use it, you’ve probably found the culprit.
Our tips for preserving your battery
In some cases, uninstalling these apps can make a real difference. But this is not always necessary. You can also limit their background activity, turn off location or restrict notifications. You will find all these settings in the permissions given to applications, by clicking on the one you want to modify.
To go further, a few simple reflexes can really improve the battery life of your smartphone. Reduce the screen brightness, turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you’re not using them, and use power saving mode.
Also remember to close unnecessary applications and avoid overly demanding widgets. Finally, keep an eye on updates as some optimize energy consumption.
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