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Stretching Phone Battery
In an emergency your phone is a flashlight, map, and lifeline. Make the charge last.
What to do
- 1Switch to low-power mode and turn screen brightness way down.
- 2Turn off background app refresh, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi if unused.
- 3Use airplane mode where there's no signal (searching for signal drains fast); check periodically.
- 4Text instead of call — it uses less power and gets through congested networks.
- 5Carry a charged power bank and know your car can charge via USB.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the screen bright
- Constantly refreshing with no signal
- Calling when texts would do
Good to know
- A small solar or crank charger is a good backup for long outages.
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