Phones dying whilst traveling is a problem that most of us are all too familiar with, and when you pair this with the fact that there is perhaps no other place where having a charged phone would be more essential, it becomes immediately evident that this is an issue that requires some attention.
Phones have become so fundamental to traveling. It’s a basic function, obviously, is that you can communicate with others, be it those from home to update them of your whereabouts or those whom you’re meeting.
Apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, and City Mapper are necessary for getting yourself from one place to another. Uber and Lyft help with this also.
Finally, digital wallets and contactless payment solutions have become habitual when shopping and, also, are a reliable and valid place to have funds in a foreign currency too. All in all, keeping your phone alive is a priority.
Luckily, with just a few vital tips, you can astronomically stretch out the battery life of your phone, and you may come to find that this issue has become a thing of the past. Let’s jump straight into it.
Only Use Demanding Games/Apps When Near a Power Source
Almost all of us choose to kill some time by starting up a quick game or app now and then, and with the number of choices we have available to us straight at our fingertips, it is only natural that this is the case.
There are a ton of popular apps out there that can keep us occupied for hours on end, and it goes without saying that said apps can be incredibly useful when we are faced with a long wait or less than the preferable situation.
Films, too, can be downloaded in no time at all thanks to the development of 5G. The on-demand streaming services of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV enable subscribers to download movies and TV shows for later viewing.
Kindle and Apple Books remain ever-popular options for idle entertainment. The growing market for podcasts means that many will be reserving hours of episodes for consumption during traveling and sunbathing.
This all goes without mentioning music too.
However, these types of activities can be detrimental to you if you are trying to save your precious battery life, and unless you are near a power source, it would be advisable to stay away from such pastimes.
Now hold on! We are not saying that you cannot enjoy your favorite games and apps from time to time whilst on holiday.
If you want to pull up the odd game of roulette or marvel at the graphics of that old favorite candy crush, then you can do so at your own discretion.
Console companies too have pivoted their products to mobile, enabling many gamers who are on their travels to enjoy the world of their favorite games while traveling.
Many smartphones are built for entertainment now. Screen size and quality is maximized. 5G-enabled handsets mean all connections are reliable and strong.
The traveler needn’t worry about leaving behind better systems at home to have fun and be entertained.
Just remember to use said games sparingly, and only when you know you are not in a dangerous situation where having a charged phone is essential. In that case; feel free to play games to your heart’s content.
Know When To Turn Your Phone Off
Out of all of the tips for saving your phone’s battery we could give you, perhaps the most important would be simply learning when and when not to turn your phone off.
Many people wrongly assume that turning a phone off is actually more battery-wasting than simply keeping it on and not using it. However, this could not be further from the truth.
Unless you are constantly turning your phone on and off to check it or whatever else you may need to use your phone for, keeping it turned off for long periods when you don’t need it will be incredibly beneficial, and this way, you could potentially make your phone last as long as you may want.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that you cannot check it somewhat often to check any notifications or messages you may get.
As long as you keep your phone off more often than it is on, you will be golden, and you’d be surprised at just how big of a difference this can make when it comes to saving your phone’s battery life.
We hope these tips will be of some use to you. If you implement them to the fullest extent, we have no doubt that you will see a considerable difference in your battery life, and you may find that the issue of your phone dying whilst on holiday goes away entirely.
Megan is a travel blogger and writer with a background in digital marketing. Originally from Richmond, VA, she now splits her time between Frankfurt, Germany and Arctic Finland after also living in Norway, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. She has a passion for winter travel, as well as the Nordic countries, but you can also find her eating her way through Italy, perusing perfume stores in Paris, or taking road trips through the USA. Megan has written for or been featured by National Geographic, Forbes, Lonely Planet, the New York Times, and more. She co-authored Fodor’s Travel ‘Essential Norway’ and has visited 45 US states and 100+ countries.