When A Storm Hits, Make Sure Your Phone Battery Will Last

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As the peak of hurricane season approaches, your phone is likely how you plan to stay connected. However, when the power goes out, how can you maximize your phone's battery life when you need it most? Asurion, the global leader in helping people unlock the potential of technology, wants to help keep you prepared when a storm strikes.

Forty-one percent of Americans say they're not prepared for a natural disaster(1), and hurricane activity is predicted to be greater than normal for the remainder of the year's hurricane season, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

While a hurricane preparedness kit is key, Asurion experts are sharing top battery-saving tips to help your phone weather the storm and keep you connected during a critical time:

    --  Turn on your phone's battery saving option This is possibly the quickest
        fix to help slow fast-draining batteries.
        --  For iPhones: Tap Settings > Battery > Turn on Low Power Mode.
        --  For Android Phones: Go to Settings, then tap Device care. From
            there, tap Battery. Select either Off, Mid or Max to extend your
            battery life.

    --  Turn Off FacebookThis social network app is often the No.1 battery hog.
        After you mark yourself as "safe," turn off location settings,
        background app refresh and push notifications. Depending on whether you
        have an iPhone or Android, you can perform these functions by going to
        your phone's settings app, or tapping the three lines in the top right
        corner of the Facebook app to access the app's settings.

    --  Reduce location services for all your phone appsFind what apps are using
        your location and turn off any that aren't critical.
        --  For iPhones: Tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services. From there
            you can change your preferences for the apps using your location to
            Never, While Using the App or Always.
        --  For Android Phones: Go to Settings, then tap Biometrics and
            Security. Tap Location, then toggle the Location switch to turn it
            off.  If you prefer, you can also click App Permissions and choose
            which individual apps you want to restrict.

    --  Turn off push notification settings for all appsPush notifications may
        help you stay connected, but receiving them too often can seriously
        drain your battery. Instead, turn off push notifications and simply
        check your apps on an as-needed basis.
        --  For iPhones: Tap Settings > Notifications. Tap any app from the list
            to adjust push notification settings.
        --  For Android Phones: Go to Settings, then tap Notifications. From
            there, you can select which apps you want to receive notifications
            from.

    --  Dim your screen Reduce the brightness - even if it's just a little - to
        save on power.
        --  For iPhones: Tap Settings > Display & Brightness > then adjust the
            slider at the top. Or just swipe up from the bottom of your home
            screen to adjust.
        --  For Android Phones: Go to Settings > Display > then adjust the
            slider at the top. Or just swipe up from the bottom of the screen
            and adjust the slider to your preferred brightness.

    --  Purchase external powerMany external power banks have enough power to
        charge your phone multiple times. Make sure to charge this extra battery
        before the storm hits. If you're looking for a power source that can
        charge two phones two to three times and last a few days, you'll want a
        power bank with a capacity of 22,000mAh (milliamp hour) or more. Some
        power banks also come with additional features, like LED lights, which
        can be helpful if you're left without electricity.

Check out the Asurion blog for more Asurion expert battery savings tips for iPhones and Androids.

(1)According to YouGov

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