Motorola Battery Draining Fast? Settings to Make It Last Longer

If your Motorola phone’s battery drains quickly, a few settings can make a big difference. Switching from mobile data to Wi-Fi saves power, and the Battery settings let you find power-hungry apps and turn on built-in saving features.

Find apps that drain the battery

1. 

   Step 1

   Open the app drawer

   Go to the Home screen and swipe up to open all apps.

2. 

   Step 2

   Open Settings

   Tap Settings.

3. 

   Step 3

   Tap Battery

   Scroll down and tap Battery.

4. 

   Step 4

   Tap Battery usage

   The battery level is shown at the top. Tap Battery usage to see which apps use the most power.

5. 

   Step 5

   Choose an app

   Scroll down and tap an app using a lot of battery — in this example, YouTube.

6. 

   Step 6

   Limit background use

   To stop the app using battery in the background, choose Smart use (or Restricted). Then tap back twice.

   Tip: Restricting background use can delay notifications — for example, messaging apps may not show new messages until you open them.

Turn on battery-saving features

1. 

   Step 1

   Tap Battery saver

   In Battery settings, tap Battery saver.

2. 

   Step 2

   Turn on Battery saver

   Battery saver limits background activity and some features to save power. Turn on Use Battery saver.

3. 

   Step 3

   Set a schedule (optional)

   Tap Schedule and reminders to turn Battery saver on automatically at a set battery level. Then tap back.

4. 

   Step 4

   Tap Adaptive Battery

   In Battery settings, tap Adaptive Battery.

5. 

   Step 5

   Turn on Adaptive Battery

   Adaptive Battery limits battery use for apps you rarely use. Make sure Use Adaptive Battery is on, then tap back.

6. 

   Step 6

   Tap Overcharge protection

   In Battery settings, tap Overcharge protection. If an intro screen appears, close it.

7. 

   Step 7

   Turn on Overcharge protection

   Overcharge protection stops the battery spending too long at full charge, which helps it last longer over the years. Make sure it is on, then go back to Settings.

Reduce location and screen power use

1. 

   Step 1

   Tap Location

   In Settings, tap Location.

2. 

   Step 2

   Turn off Location

   Turn off Use location when you don’t need GPS. If a pop-up appears, tap Close. Then go back to Settings.

   Tip: Navigation, ride-hailing, delivery and Find Hub need location — turn it back on when you use them.

3. 

   Step 3

   Turn off Adaptive brightness

   Scroll up, tap Display, and turn off Adaptive brightness.

4. 

   Step 4

   Lower the brightness

   Tap Brightness level and drag the slider to the left. Then return to the Home screen — your phone is now set up to save battery.

More ways to save battery

1. Use Wi-Fi instead of mobile data when you can.
2. Turn on Dark theme (Settings > Display) — it saves power on OLED screens.
3. Keep the phone software and apps up to date.
4. Avoid very hot places and use the original or a certified charger.

Frequently asked questions

Still having problems? It may be a hardware fault. Check the Motorola spare part prices for your model, or compare battery and display replacement costs.

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Steps and screenshots based on Motorola's official Battery tips tutorial. Steps can vary slightly by model and Android version.