Battery optimization helps conserve battery power on your device and is turned on by default.
Notes:
- Devices running Android 6.x and higher include battery optimization features which improve battery life by placing apps in Doze mode or App Standby.
- Optimization is turned on by default and can turned off / back on as preferred.
- Apps with optimization turned off may continue to impact battery life.
- From a Home screen, navigate: Apps icon
> Settings > Battery.
- Tap the Menu icon
(located in the upper-right).
- Tap Battery optimization.
Apps/services unable to be optimized appear grayed out.
- Tap the 'Not optimized' dropdown menu
(located at the top).
- Tap All apps.
- Tap the appropriate app, tap one of the following then tap Done:
Battery Optimization Features
- Doze Mode:
- starts when the device is stationary and not charging and the screen is off.
- prevents the device from syncing and accessing the network, Wi-Fi from scanning, etc.
- allows SMS, MMS, phone calls, alarms, and Amber Alerts to still function.
- stops when the device is moved, the screen turns on, or the alarm clock sounds/vibrates.
- isn't affected by notifications.
- App Standby:
- conserves battery power by preventing apps from accessing networks, syncing, etc. when not in use or not generating any user-visible notification.
- stops when the device becomes active or is plugged in.
Related Topic:
Improving Battery Life