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Android Samsung
Manage Adaptive Battery / Battery Optimization Settings

2026-10-03 07:03:30.05

Android Samsung
Manage Adaptive Battery / Battery Optimization Settings

Managing battery optimization settings on your amsung device helps extend its battery life. These settings learn your usage patterns and restrict power to apps you use less often, reducing unnecessary battery drain.

Before you begin

Android™ devices with the adaptive / optimization feature can enhance battery life by placing apps in Doze mode or App Standby.
The optimization setting is enabled by default. Disabling optimization may impact the device's battery life.
Optimization may cause certain apps like Voicemail, My Verizon and Gmail™ to stop functioning.

Adaptive Battery (Android 9.x and Higher)

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Battery and device care
    Battery
    More battery settings
    .
  3. Tap
    Adaptive battery
     to turn on or off.

Battery Optimization (Android 8.x and Higher)

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    3-dot Menu
    Special access
    Optimize battery usage
    .
  3. Tap the
    Dropdown menu
     then tap
    All
    .
  4. If preferred, tap the app switch(es) to turn on or off.

Battery Optimization (Android 6.x - 7.x)

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Battery
    More
    Optimize battery usage
    .
    If unavailable, navigate:
    Battery Usage
    3-dot Menu
    Optimize battery usage
    .
  3. Tap the
    Dropdown menu
     then tap
    All apps
    .
  4. If preferred, tap the app switch(es) to turn on or off.

Battery Optimization Features

  • Doze Mode:
    • starts when the device is stationary and not charging and the screen is off.
    • prevents the device from syncing and accessing the network, Wi-Fi from scanning, etc.
    • allows SMS, MMS, phone calls, alarms, and Amber Alerts to still function.
    • stops when the device is moved, the screen turns on, or the alarm clock sounds/vibrates.
    • isn't affected by notifications.
  • App Standby:
    • conserves battery power by preventing apps from accessing networks, syncing, etc. when not in use or not generating any user-visible notification.
    • stops when the device becomes active or is plugged in.