Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
Last Update date : Oct 08. 2020
Battery
When your battery is running low or it will be a while before you can charge it, follow the steps and tips below to get the most out of your battery life.
Monitoring Battery Usage
Note: You can easily and quickly monitor battery usage.
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From the Home screen, touch Apps.
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Touch Settings.
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Touch Device maintenance.
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Touch Battery.
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Touch BATTERY USAGE.
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Screen Timeout
Note: Screen timeout turns the screen off after a set amount of time. Reducing the screen timeout can increase battery life.
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From the Home screen, touch Apps.
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Touch Settings.
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Touch Display.
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Swipe to and touch Screen timeout.
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Choose the desired Screen timeout delay:
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Keep Screen Turned Off
Note: You can prevent the screen from turning on while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag by activating Keep screen turned off.
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From the Home screen, touch Apps.
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Touch Settings.
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Touch Display.
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Touch the slider OFF to activate ON Keep screen turned off.
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Smart Stay
Note: Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.
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From the Home screen, touch Apps.
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Touch Settings.
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Touch Advanced features.
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Touch Smart stay.
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Touch the slider OFF to activate ON Smart stay.
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