Galaxy Battery protection feature in One UI 6.1

Last Update date : Mar 22. 2024

Keeping your battery at a full 100% charge for a long time can reduce its lifespan. Learn how to optimise your battery with battery protection features to make it last longer.

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Battery protection features

On Galaxy models with One UI 6.1 or later, there are three battery protection features: Basic, Adaptive, and Maximum.

Basic: When your battery is charged to 100%, charging will stop until the battery level drops down to 95% and then charging will start again.
Adaptive: Use Maximum while you’re asleep and switch to Basic before you wake up. Sleep time is estimated based on your phone usage patterns.
Maximum: Your battery will stop charging when it reaches 80%.

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Step 1. Open Settings > Battery.

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Step 2. Tap Battery protection.

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Step 3. Turn on the switch and select an option.

Note: On models with an operating system below One UI 6.1, the only option to extend the lifespan of your battery is to limit the maximum charge to 85%.

Additional information about Adaptive battery protection
This feature automatically recognises your sleep patterns and charges to 100% an hour before you wake up.
* Adaptive battery protection might not work well if you have irregular sleep patterns.

Note: The battery charging optimisation feature may vary depending on the Galaxy phone model.

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