When traveling abroad, people tend to rely more on their phones than usual—whether for finding locations, taking photos, or as a translation tool—which can drain the battery quickly. So, how can you save power while traveling? Foreign media have compiled 8 power-saving methods that give you more options beyond just carrying a power bank.
According to the website “SMARTER TRAVEL,” with advice from a telecom company, they have summarized 8 power-saving methods to help you travel worry-free.
Tip 1: Use airplane mode even when not on a plane
When traveling abroad, your phone is constantly searching for a signal whether you need it to or not. Even when it finds a signal, your carrier may continue searching for a better one, which drains the battery. Turning on airplane mode when not needed stops your phone from searching for signals and can help extend battery life.
Tip 2: Turn on power-saving mode
It can be frustrating when you see a beautiful view while traveling, want to take a photo with your phone, and find the battery is almost dead. Some phones automatically enable low-power (power-saving) mode when the battery is running low, which reduces screen brightness and stops constant notifications. Telecom experts recommend turning this on early to save more power.
Tip 3: Set your app update preferences
Most people use Wi-Fi while traveling abroad, but phone settings often allow many apps to update automatically when connected to Wi-Fi, which can drain a lot of power. It’s recommended to turn off this setting and prevent your phone from automatically downloading app updates while traveling.
Tip 4: Turn off your phone’s GPS
While enabling GPS along with internet and maps makes it easy to find nearby restaurants or tourist spots, searching for them is also one of the biggest battery drainers. You can usually keep it turned off and only activate it when needed. Some carriers point out that these features rely on network connections to transmit information back and forth, which consumes a lot of power.
Tip 5: Avoid extreme temperatures
Temperature is one of the main factors affecting phone battery life. Apple phones, for example, perform best at temperatures between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius. The hotter it gets, the more it affects battery life, and in cold weather, phones may temporarily reduce power until they return to a warmer environment. In cold weather, keep your phone close to your body to keep it warm, and in hot weather, try to keep it in the shade.
Tip 6: Adjust your phone screen brightness
Screen brightness is another major battery drain. It’s recommended to lower your phone screen brightness while traveling—just enough to see clearly—to significantly reduce power consumption.
Tip 7: Turn off social media auto-updates
Many people love checking in or uploading photos while traveling abroad, but social media apps are among the most power-hungry on your phone. Even when not in use, they continuously update content. While traveling, you can go to the app settings and turn off auto-updates. You can also apply this to emails to stop them from updating constantly.
Tip 8: Download what you need in advance
While traveling abroad, you might get bored during transit and want to watch videos or play games on your phone. To avoid using up battery by downloading content abroad, download any videos or games you want to watch or play before you leave. This way, you can avoid using mobile data and save power.
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