Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?

Last Update date : Oct 08. 2020

Battery

When your battery is running low or it will be a while before you can charge it, follow the steps and tips below to get the most out of your battery life.

Monitoring Battery Usage

Note: You can easily and quickly monitor battery usage.

1 From the Home screen, touch Apps.
2 Touch Settings.
3 Touch Device maintenance.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
4 Touch Battery.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
5 Touch BATTERY USAGE.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?

Screen Timeout

Note: Screen timeout turns the screen off after a set amount of time. Reducing the screen timeout can increase battery life.

1 From the Home screen, touch Apps.
2 Touch Settings.
3 Touch Display.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
4 Swipe to and touch Screen timeout.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
5 Choose the desired Screen timeout delay:
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?

Keep Screen Turned Off

Note: You can prevent the screen from turning on while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag by activating Keep screen turned off.

1 From the Home screen, touch Apps.
2 Touch Settings.
3 Touch Display.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
4 Touch the slider OFF to activate ON Keep screen turned off.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?

Smart Stay

Note: Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.

1 From the Home screen, touch Apps.
2 Touch Settings.
3 Touch Advanced features.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
4 Touch Smart stay.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
5 Touch the slider OFF to activate ON Smart stay.
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
Galaxy A5(2017): How do I monitor and extend battery life for my Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?

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