Battery drains quickly on Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

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If your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL battery discharges quickly

Between the moment you bought your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and now, it is very likely that you are fed up of constently recharging your smartphone because of the battery that no longer lasts.

This is normal and that is why we will help you.

In this article, we will first explain to you that downloading and using applications causes your battery to drain faster, then we will give you some tips to improve your battery life and finally, we We're talking about battery savers for your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL.

Applications quickly uncharge your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL battery

The most consuming applications

Downloading and using applications on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL quickly uncharges your device. According to the AVG (Anti-Virus Guard) report on applications downloaded to Android devices like your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, it reports that applications such as ChatON, Facebook, WhatsApp or even Google Maps are part of the 10 applications that quickly drain your device's battery. If one of these applications is installed on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and you do not use it, we strongly recommend that you uninstall it since it will consume your battery unnecessarily.

Limit the consumption of background applications on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

It is possible to limit battery usage of your applications.

Start by going to “Settings” then tap on the “Applications” section. All the applications on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL will appear before your eyes. Select the application that consumes the most battery, then click the "Force stop" button. This will cause the background app usage to terminate which was consuming battery consumption.

Be careful not to close the applications which are essential for the good operation of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, this could cause malfunctions.

If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact a specialist or a friend who knows technology.

Improve the battery life of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

The internet network: Wifi and cellular data

First of all, if you are not constantly using the Internet network, we recommend that you remove the cellular data as well as the wifi because they very easily drain the battery of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. In addition, if you need to download or synchronize a folder, photos or applications, do so with Wifi as this will allow less use of the battery.

Using the location data of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

If you are at work or at home, you do not need to have the location data activated to operate the GPS of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. In addition, the use of Google Maps is one of the most battery-consuming applications.

Therefore, it would be better to remove this option if you are not using it and if you have managed to find your way back using your GPS.

The other features of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

First of all, Bluetooth. Activate it only when you are using it and switch it off as soon as you have finished your transfer. Then, if you have widgets that you are not using on the home screen of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, then delete them.

Finally, prefer vibrating mode to ring mode on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. All these tricks allow the Smartphone avoid too rapid discharge of the battery.

Battery savers on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Smartphone batteries are draining faster and faster and for several reasons, including those mentioned above. We have therefore looked for two solutions which are accessible on all Android mobiles and which will be very useful to you.

Energy saving mode available on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

If you do not want to install an application in order to reduce battery usage your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, you can use a feature that Android offers. It is called “Energy saving mode”. It is very easy to activate this functionality.

Start by going to the “Settings” of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. Then press "Battery" or "Battery" and you have the choice between two modes: "Energy saving mode" or "Ultra energy saving mode". If you have selected "Energy saving mode", you can choose when this mode can be activated: either according to a certain percentage of battery or as soon as you wish. The “Ultra power saving Mode” of your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL can further save your battery by reducing all the functionality required to a minimum. You won't be able to access all the apps you want.

Using third-party applications on your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Smartphone batteries discharge more or less quickly depending on their daily use.

But on Google Play Store, there are a wide variety of applications to save your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL battery. You just have to type "battery saver" in the search bar and you will find all kinds of applications, both paid and free.

We recommend that you read the user opinions carefully in order to make the best choice for your Microsoft Lumia 950 XL.

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