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Adjusting the Screen Timeout

Samsung A5 on Android 5.0.2

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Changing the length of time before the lock screen shows up, known as screen timeout, and brightness of your device can impact your battery life. Decreasing the time of inactivity before your device goes to sleep and lowering the brightness of your device can help extend your device's battery life.

  1. Step 1 of 8:

    From the Home screen, tap Apps.

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  2. Step 2 of 8:

    Swipe to Settings.

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  3. Step 3 of 8:

    Tap Settings.

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  4. Step 4 of 8:

    Scroll to Display and wallpaper.

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  5. Step 5 of 8:

    Tap Display and wallpaper.

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  6. Step 6 of 8:

    Tap Screen timeout.

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  7. Step 7 of 8:

    Select a screen timeout duration.

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  8. Step 8 of 8:

    You've completed the steps!

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