I wish I had known about this battery-saving setting sooner while gaming
The author, a frequent mobile gamer and writer for Android Police, shares a battery-saving tip they wish they had discovered earlier. They describe using a feature called bypass charging, which helps preserve battery health while gaming. This setting allows the phone to run directly off power when plugged in, reducing charge cycles and extending battery lifespan.
- ▪The author uses bypass charging to reduce wear on their phone's battery while gaming.
- ▪Bypass charging allows the phone to operate directly from the power source, minimizing battery charge cycles.
- ▪The feature does not require gaming to be useful and can be used anytime the phone is plugged in.
- ▪The author previously relied heavily on fast charging, which increased battery stress.
- ▪Preserving long-term battery health is a priority for the author, who aims to keep devices functional for up to six years.
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