To quickly reduce battery usage, turn on Battery Saver:

1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Battery (& Charging) → Battery Saver.
2. Tap Use Battery Saver to turn on or off.

Battery Saver turns on dark theme, limits or turns off background activity, and may lead to fewer/slower app notifications.

When you turn on Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth are turned off. This can help save battery without completely turning off your phone.

To turn on Airplane mode, follow these steps:

1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Network and internet.
2. Tap Airplane mode to turn on or off.

We recommend keeping your Fairphone updated with the latest software version at all times.

If you are not running the latest software, or you are not sure, see our support article: Check and update your software version.

To see how apps use your battery, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings → Battery (& Charging).
2. Tap Battery usage.

The graph shows the battery level since the last full charge. Below the graph, you'll find a list of apps and system services.

Tap the name of an app to change how it uses the battery. Keep in mind, some apps may not work as expected if you set the app's battery use to Restricted. For the best results, choose Optimized.

Make sure your SIM card is newer than 2 years and undamaged. SIM cards age like any other electronic circuit and may cause unexpected issues.

If you have a Fairphone 5, turning on dark theme will help the OLED display use less battery:

1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Display.
2. Tap Dark theme to turn on or off.

Your display can use up a lot of power while in use. Lower your brightness level to use less battery:

1. From the top of your screen, swipe down twice.
2. To lower brightness, drag the brightness slider to the left.

Adaptive brightness can also help use less battery by automatically adjusting your screen brightness to your environment and activities:

1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Display.
2. Tap Adaptive brightness to turn on.
   Tip: You can still move the slider manually to help adaptive brightness learn your preferences.

A shorter screen timeout will use less battery, and increase security if you use a screen lock with protection.

To adjust your screen timeout:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Screen timeout.

For the best results, set the screen timeout to 30 seconds or less.

If you use a live wallpaper, choose a static image instead. Learn how to Change your wallpaper.

Wi-Fi is more energy efficient than mobile data. Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network whenever possible to help increase battery life.

If your Wi-Fi or mobile network connection is weak, your Fairphone will use more energy to stay connected.

If you’re not using Bluetooth, turn it off to reduce battery usage.

When your location is turned on, apps can access location-based services. This improves your location accuracy, but can also increase battery usage.

To manage your location settings:

1. Go to Settings → Location.
   
   • Tap Use location to turn on or off.
   • Tap Location Services for more options.

We recommend keeping your battery's charge level between 20% and 80%. Consistently keeping the battery charged to 100% or allowing it to drain to 1% can negatively impact the battery's long-term health.

Your Fairphone's lithium-ion battery works best within a specific temperature range. Extreme heat or cold can disrupt the chemical processes, impacting performance and lifespan. Try to avoid:

• Direct sunlight
• Placing your phone near radiators or other heat sources
• Putting your phone in the refrigerator or freezer

Tip: If temperatures dip below freezing, keep your phone in your pocket as much as possible.

Allowing your battery to fully discharge can lead to an over-discharged state, significantly reducing the battery's ability to hold a charge.

• For extended storage, keep your battery at room temperature and maintain a charge level of at least 50%.
• If your battery has been fully discharged for a long time, it may require up to 20 minutes of charging before the device powers on.
• If the device won't power on after two hours of charging, the battery may no longer work.

If your Fairphone's battery is more than two years old, suddenly not charging well, or has expanded in size, it may be reaching the end of its life. You can order a new battery through our webshop.

If you suspect your Fairphone's battery is swollen or has expanded, try the spin test:

1. Remove the battery from your Fairphone.
2. Place it on a smooth, flat surface.
3. Spin it.

If your battery spins more than two full rotations, it may be swelling. Do not attempt to charge a swollen battery. Instead:

1. Power off your Fairphone and remove the battery.
2. Discard the swollen battery responsibly.
3. Replace the battery:
   • If your Fairphone is still within its standard two-year warranty, our customer support team will happily help replace your battery.
   • Otherwise, you can purchase a new battery through our webshop.