HTC One M9 - Manual (Page 285)

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Many apps run processes or sync data in the background even when you’re not using them. If there
are apps that you don’t need anymore, uninstall them. See
Uninstall Third-party Apps .
If an app came preloaded and can’t be uninstalled, disabling the app can still prevent it from
continuously running or syncing data. In Settings > Apps, swipe to the ALL tab, tap the app, and
then tap Disable.
Limit Background Data and Sync
Background data and sync can use a lot of battery power if you have many apps syncing data in the
background. It’s recommended not to let apps sync data too often. Determine which apps can be set
with longer sync times, or sync manually.
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In Settings, tap Accounts & sync and check what types of data are being synced in your online
accounts. When the battery is starting to run low, temporarily disable syncing some data.
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If you have many email accounts, consider prolonging the sync time of some accounts. In the
Mail app, select an account, tap > Settings > Sync, Send & Receive, and then adjust the
settings under Sync schedule.
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When you’re not traveling from one place to another, sync weather updates of only your current
location, rather than in all of your named cities. Open the Weather app, and then tap > Edit to
remove unneeded cities.
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Choose widgets wisely. Some widgets constantly sync data. Consider removing the ones that
are not important from your Home screen.
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In Play Store, tap > Settings > Auto-update apps > Do not auto-update apps if you’re
fine with updating apps from Play Store manually.
More Battery Saving Tips
To squeeze in a little bit more battery power, try these tips.
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Tone down the ringtone and media volume.
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Minimize the use of vibration or sound feedback. In Settings, tap Sound & notification and
choose which ones you don’t need and can disable.
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Check your apps’ settings as you may find more options to optimize the battery.
Language & Keyboard Settings
Your phone’s Language & keyboard settings let you select a language for the phones screens and
menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary.
Change the Phone Language
Changing the language adjusts the keyboard layout, date and time formatting, and more.