Top Android Apps to Boost Your Phone’s Battery Life

Is your Android phone’s battery draining faster than you’d like? If your phone is rooted, there are ways to take control and extend that battery life. In this guide, we’ll walk through easy steps and helpful apps that can make a big difference in how long your battery lasts. We’ll keep things simple, easy to follow, and focused on getting you more battery life without unnecessary fuss.

Prerequisites

Before we jump into the apps, remember that most of these options require your phone to be rooted. If your phone isn’t rooted, you won’t be able to take full advantage of some of the features mentioned here. Also, tools like Brevent and Naptime work best on Android 7.0 or newer versions. If you’ve got root access, let’s get started!

Using Brevent for Background App Control

Ever notice how your battery drains even when you’re not using your phone much? Apps running in the background can be a big culprit. With Brevent, you get to decide which apps run in the background and which ones should be paused.

Download Brevent from the Google Play Store.

Set Up Brevent

First, download Brevent from the link above. You’ll also need Shizuku and Termux to help with ADB commands (don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!).

Download Termux from F-Droid.
Download Shizuku from F-Droid.

Grant Permissions with ADB

Connect your phone to your computer, open Termux, and run this command:
adb shell sh /data/data/me.piebridge.brevent/brevent.sh

This gives Brevent the permission it needs to manage your apps. Think of it as giving Brevent the green light to help save your battery.

Managing Apps

Once it’s set up, open Brevent and pick which apps should stop running in the background. Brevent lets you pause apps that drain your battery when you’re not using them, without you having to do anything manually each time.

Aggressive Doze Mode with Naptime

Do you ever wish your phone would “sleep” better when you aren’t using it? Naptime makes sure your phone’s Doze mode (which is like a sleep mode for your phone) kicks in quickly and keeps things quiet when your screen is off.

Download Naptime from the Google Play Store.

Grant Permissions

For Naptime to work, you’ll need to give it special permission through ADB. Run this command in Termux:
adb -d shell pm grant com.franco.doze android.permission.DUMP android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Activate Doze Mode

Once you’ve granted permission, open Naptime and enable Aggressive Doze Mode. Now, whenever your screen is off, your phone will go into a deeper sleep, using less battery.

Custom Kernels with Franco Kernel Updater

If you want more control over your phone’s performance, Franco Kernel Updater allows you to install a custom kernel, which can help balance performance and save power.

Download Franco Kernel Updater from the Google Play Store.

Flash the Kernel

First, make sure you’ve got a custom recovery like TWRP installed. In the Franco Kernel app:

• Download the latest kernel for your device.
• Reboot your phone into recovery mode (usually Power + Volume Down), and flash the kernel.

Once the custom kernel is installed, your phone should use power more efficiently, helping your battery last longer.

Block Wake Locks with Amplify Battery Extender

Wake locks are things that keep your phone from going to sleep, and they can drain your battery fast. Amplify Battery Extender helps by stopping unnecessary wake locks.

Download Amplify Battery Extender from the Google Play Store.

Set Up Amplify

After installing Amplify, you can see what’s causing the most wake locks on your phone and stop them. It’s like telling your phone, “Only wake up when it’s really necessary!”

Battery Health Monitoring with GSam Battery Monitor

It’s hard to fix a problem when you don’t know what’s causing it. GSam Battery Monitor helps by giving you detailed insights into what’s draining your battery.

Download GSam Battery Monitor from the Google Play Store.

Get Detailed Stats

For rooted users, you can unlock even more battery stats by running this command:
adb shell pm grant com.gsamlabs.bbm android.permission.BATTERY_STATS</ code>

Now you’ll have a better idea of which apps are draining your battery the most so you can take action to save more power.

Screen Pixel Control with Pixel Battery Saver

If your phone has an OLED screen, Pixel Battery Saver can help by turning off pixels that are displaying black, saving you battery power.

Download Pixel Battery Saver from the Google Play Store.

Set Up Pixel Battery Saver

Once installed, you can choose between different levels of power-saving modes. This app helps reduce the number of pixels your phone has to light up, which means less power is needed to keep the screen on.

Other Tips for Saving Battery Life

Along with the apps mentioned above, here are a few extra tips to help stretch your battery life:

• Lower your screen brightness: Your screen uses the most battery, so keeping it dim when possible helps.
• Turn off connections: Switch off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or GPS when you don’t need them.
• Avoid gaming: Games tend to drain the battery quickly. Save them for when you’re near a charger.
• Disable vibration and haptic feedback: While these features are fun, they use extra battery every time you touch your phone.

With these apps and tips, you’ll get more life out of your battery without having to constantly check if your phone is dying. Whether you’re using Brevent to stop background apps or relying on Naptime to help your phone sleep better, these simple changes can make a big difference. Why not give these steps a try and see just how much longer your phone can last?