The Google Pixel Fold marks Google’s first entry into the world of foldables. With a unique hinge, class-leading camera, and wider external screen, there is a lot to like about Pixel Fold. However, in ourPixel Fold review, we found the 4821mAh battery cell to be just enough to get through a typical day.
Google Pixel Fold won’t win any battery tests, and unlike some of thetop budget Android phones, you shouldn’t expect a two-day battery life either. If you’re traveling and want to get through a busy day, use the steps below to improve the battery life on your Google Pixel Fold.
Reduce screen brightness
High screen brightness puts extra strain on your Pixel Fold cell. You should reduce screen brightness or activate adaptive brightness that changes the screen brightness based on the surroundings.
Next, use the steps below to toggle on adaptive brightness.
Restrict apps with high battery usage
One of the apps might consume an unusual amount of battery on your Google Pixel Fold. you may identify such apps from the Battery menu and restrict them on your phone.
Activate Adaptive Battery
Adaptive Battery learns your phone usage and continuously optimizes how apps use battery.
Adaptive Battery may reduce performance and background activity. It may alsodelay some app notifications.
Activate adaptive connectivity
Adaptive connectivity automatically manages your phone’s network connections to improve device performance. It switches between 5G and 4G networks to extend battery life.
Stop identifying songs
The Now Playing feature continuously runs in the background to identify songs playing nearby. You should turn it off to extend battery life.
Activate dark theme
Google Pixel Fold uses an AMOLED panel. It turns off individual pixels with a dark theme and helps you extend battery life.
Adjust your screen timeout
You should reduce the screen timeout so that it doesn’t drain the battery when you forget to lock the phone.
Deactivate high-drain features
You can turn off hotspot and tethering when not in use and stop your Wi-Fi from switching on around saved networks, like your home network.
Delete irrelevant accounts
Keeping fewer accounts on Google Pixel Fold can save battery.
Uninstall problematic apps and contact the developer
If a specific app isn’t optimized for your Google Pixel Fold, it may drain the device battery in no time. You can uninstall these apps and contact the developer with your findings.
Deactivate Smooth Display
Do you still notice a high battery drain on your Pixel Fold? It’s time to turn off smooth display to limit the display refresh rate to 60Hz.
Although the trick improves your Google Pixel Fold battery, you may notice a lag in navigation and scrolling, especially when your eyes are used to a 120Hz panel.
Tips to take care of your Pixel Fold battery
Extend screen time on Google Pixel Fold
Your Google Pixel Fold’s degrading battery health can be the main culprit behind a below-average battery life. Unlike iOS, Android doesn’t offer a built-in way to check the battery health. You’ll rely on third-party apps tocheck your phone’s battery health.
