Just got the GALAXY S5

[CamDroid8]

I just got it for my birthday and it's the best phone I've ever had.. It blazes through downloads in seconds and it's beats my old iPhone 5 by a mile! Nothing is even comparable! The battery life is ok... I've turned off sync, bluetooth, Nfc and all the stuff I've read on the internet. If you guys could tell me some tricks to make my battery life better I would appreciate it!

 

[Le0_Br4zUc4]

Dude, battery life is what I like the most on this phone. This is the first phone that can last me all day. Usually, around 1pm when I go to bed I have about 20-30% left.

I don't play games or anything like that. Mostly emails, text, calls and about 1 hour of streaming music over bluetooth.

 

[bbmjack]

Dude there is download booster which simultaneously download files with LTE and wifi

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[jmagid51]

Install "Battery Guru" and let it learn how you use your phone and it will suggest to you additional steps to take. After the install it takes a few days to learn but it is worth the time and effort. I went from 8 hours of use to 12 hours on a single charge using this app.

Happy Birthday .... I used to them also.

 

[jmagid51]

A bit off topic, but you may want to also install an SD card on that new phone.

 

[psp1232171]

Install "Battery Guru" and let it learn how you use your phone and it will suggest to you additional steps to take. After the install it takes a few days to learn but it is worth the time and effort. I went from 8 hours of use to 12 hours on a single charge using this app.

Happy Birthday .... I used to them also.

I second this. Made by Snapdragon!

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[Parham Goudarzi]

Happy birthday and have fun with your S5! Mine is an exynos version so I cant get the Battery goru!

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[punk999]

congrats on the best phone in the world

 

[neonworm]

Congrats on your new Galaxy S5!

 

[AZgl1500]

I manage my S5 phone's battery life a bit different than most.

I installed MacroDroid and use it to control the internet.

If the screen is locked, then the internet is turned OFF. This by itself will vastly extend battery life.

When I unlock the screen, the internet is turned ON and ready to rock and roll.

If I don't turn the internet off, I get about 12 hours per charge.

MacroDroid can make that days per charge depending on your style of surfing.

I also have MacroDroid maximize the phone's volume at wakeup.... it seems that I manage to turn the volume down w/o knowing it.

I also have MacroDroid announce the Time of Day when the screen unlocks. A neat thing for me as I work outdoors in bright sun all the time.

 

[Three7s]

I put all the tips I know in this thread: http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/416125-tips-extend-your-battery-life.html

 

[AKFL3TCH3R]

This phone gets me through three days easily

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[shanghaichica]

Enjoy your new phone

Posted from my S5