The Sony Xperia Z3 has received positive reviews from users because of its wide array of features, functionality and reliability. However, frequently using the smartphone will drain the Z3 battery quickly. There are, however, a number of approaches that you can try to improve battery life and enjoy the device for a longer period of time.
1. Download battery boosters.
BatterySaverApps reported that there are a number of apps specifically made to boost battery life. The apps can help users save as much as 50 percent of their batteries by automatically disabling certain functions when the battery drops to a certain level. There are also optimization tools provided by the apps that will adjust screen brightness, optimize phone charging and disable mobile data, as necessary, to help you conserve more power.
2. Keep the battery cool.
The Sony Xperia Z3 battery should be kept out of direct sunlight or hot places, says Android Pit. Battery life can drop by 20 percent if it is operating at 30 degrees centigrade. The ideal temperature is 20 degrees centigrade, so users should keep their smartphone away from hot cars, sunlight and other warm places. However, batteries actually work better in warm environments compared to cold ones, so it is also not a good idea to take your phone to very cold places.
3. Choose the right apps.
Android Pit reported that certain apps will consume battery faster such as fast-paced games, compared to internet browsing and listening to music. Users have to check apps that always update in the background. Users should disable these temporarily when not in use. Streaming should be minimized or stopped because it tends to drain the battery at a fast rate.
4. Limit access to Location Services.
The same article from Android Pit says GPS features also take a lot of power from the battery. Weather apps, banking apps, social networks and news apps tend to indicate the user's location so disable these accordingly. Users will also see how the apps affect the battery life. Turn off the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features when not in use to save more power.
5. Update apps.
International Business Times reported that some apps, when updated, consume less power. Older apps should either be removed or updated to improve battery performance. There is also an Android battery status page on the Xperia Z3 that will indicate which operations or apps tend to drain the battery the fastest.
Observe and update apps and Xperia Z3 activities regularly to maximize battery life.