Mute unnecessary sounds, such as touch sounds. Tap Settings > Sound, then select which sounds to keep.
Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.
Set the phone screen to switch off after a short time. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout and select the time.
Tap Settings > Display > Brightness level. To adjust the brightness, drag the brightness level slider. Make sure that Adaptive brightness is switched off.
Stop apps from running in the background.
Use location services selectively: switch location services off when you don’t need them. Tap Settings > Location and switch off Use location.
Use network connections selectively:
Switch Bluetooth on only when needed.
Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile data connection.
Stop your phone scanning for available wireless networks. Tap Settings > Network and internet > Internet, then switch off Wi-Fi.
If you're listening to music or otherwise using your phone but don't want to make or receive calls, switch the flight mode on. Tap Settings > Network and internet, then switch on Flight mode. Flight mode closes connections to the mobile network and switches your device’s wireless features off.
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