ANDROID users have been draining their battery by letting some apps run wild without altering the default settings.
Some apps tug on the battery even when it doesn’t serve the user to do so.
Geolocating apps have enormous benefits when it comes to navigating a new city, looking for matches on dating apps, or seeking out the best local cuisine on Uber Eats.
But location tracking does require a high demand of juice, and the feature pull on the battery even when it is draining.
Some apps will track your location only while you’re using the app, but some will be constantly scanning in the background at the expense of precious battery.
For those who wish to preserve their Android battery or maintain their privacy, you can turn location tracking off.
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To turn off location tracking for the whole device, navigate to Settings and click Location.
Simply toggle off the the Use Location tab to go off the grid and save battery.
Location tracking can also be turned off for individual apps.
Navigate to Settings, then Location, then App location permissions.
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From there, you can select any app that has location access, and switch it off.
Turning off location tracking does come with slight risk.
TomsGuide, a respected tech site, said location services can be “potentially lifesaving”.
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A Google support blog explains that shutting out services can leave users out of the local loop on critical information like earthquakes or emergencies.
Fortunately, Android does allow users to keep emergency location services buzzing while shutting out some of the more unnecessary location pings.
