Galaxy S7Managing the battery

Learn how to manage the battery on your device. Taking care of your battery will extend your battery life.

Learn how to manage the battery on your device. Taking care of your battery will extend your battery life.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  2. 2 - Tap the Settings icon.
  3. 3 - Tap Device maintenance.
  4. 4 - Tap Battery.
  5. 5 - Tap BATTERY USAGE.
    • Note: From this screen, you can view details about how your battery power is being used.
  6. 6 - Select an app to view more information.
  7. 7 - Tap the Back button.
  8. 8 - Tap the Menu icon.
  9. 9 - Tap Optimize battery usage.
    • Note: From this screen, you can view details about which apps have optimized battery usage.
  10. 10 - Tap the Back button.
  11. 11 - Tap the Back button again.
  12. 12 - Tap MID.
    • Note: Power saving mode saves battery power by limiting access to certain apps, including the flashlight.
  13. 13 - Tap APPLY.
  14. 14 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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