How to optimize battery life on your Fairphone
Learn how to manage your Fairphone's battery settings and extend its lifespan.
ⓘ These steps require Android 13 or later. Find out How to check and update your software version.
Check your battery capacity and charge level
To check your current charge level in the status bar, go to Settings > Battery and toggle on Battery percentage.
Check the table below to see the battery capacity of your phone:
| Device | Battery capacity |
|---|---|
| The Fairphone (Gen. 6/Gen. 6+) | 4415mAh |
| Fairphone 5 | 4200mAh |
| Fairphone 4 | 3905mAh |
| Fairphone 3(+) | 3060mAh |
| Fairphone 2 | 2420mAh |
Quickly extend your battery life
Battery Saver: Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver and tap Use Battery Saver. This turns on dark theme, limits background activity, and reduces power usage.
Airplane mode: Go to Settings > Network and internet and toggle on Airplane mode to turn off Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth when you do not need connections.
Optimize your software and settings
- Update your software: Keep your Fairphone updated to the latest software version to maintain optimal energy efficiency.
- Check battery usage: Go to Settings > Battery > Battery usage to see how apps use your power. Tap an app name and select Optimized for background usage.
- Inspect your SIM card: Ensure your SIM card is undamaged and less than two years old. Older SIM cards can cause extra battery drain.
- Turn on dark theme: On Fairphone 5 or later, go to Settings > Display and toggle on Dark theme to save power on the OLED screen.
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Adjust display settings:
- Swipe down twice from the top of the screen and drag the brightness slider left, or go to Settings > Display and turn on Adaptive brightness.
- Go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout and set the duration to 30 seconds or less.
- Use a static picture instead of a live wallpaper.
- Manage network connections: Connect to Wi-Fi instead of mobile data whenever possible, turn off Bluetooth when unused, and review location access under Settings > Location.
Long-term care and safety
- Maintain healthy charge levels: Keep your battery charged between 20% and 80%. Avoid leaving the battery at 100% or letting it drain to 0% regularly.
- Avoid extreme temperatures: Keep your phone away from direct sunlight, radiators, and freezing conditions. In freezing weather, keep your phone in an inside pocket.
- Store safely long-term: If storing your phone for extended periods, keep the battery at room temperature with at least 50% charge.
- Replace degraded batteries: If your battery is more than two years old or fails to hold a charge, you can purchase a replacement from our online shop.
- Check for a swollen battery: Remove your battery, place it on a smooth flat surface, and spin it. If it spins more than two full rotations, it may be swollen. Do not charge a swollen battery. Remove it from the phone immediately and dispose of it at a local chemical recycling point.
Still need help?
First try our self-service portal and then reach out to our customer support team. You can also open a support request directly through the My Fairphone app pre-installed on your device.