Electronics

[bargainsgirl]

Just got a new samsung tracfone.  My only grip is that the battery seems to not last so long-maybe a day and a half.  I mostly text and check emails....recently went on a road trip and used Google maps for directions.  Could this app be using battery life?  Should I uninstall this app?  Seems before this i only needed to charge every 3 days or so....any ideas?

[Kachina624]

I've had Samsung and Moto Tracfones.  I don't use them much so leave them turned off in my handbag.  One charge will last several weeks.

[SilleeMee]

Map apps are the worst battery drainers.

Delete it if you don't use it much.

Other battery drainers include social media apps.

[jackthebear]

research how to preserve battery life for your phone, youtube can help

there are many things you probably don't need turned  on 

[Ainhisg]

Do you keep your wi-fi and/or data on all the time?  Do you need it on all the time?  If not, turn it off.  That will drain a battery very fast.

[bells4me]

Bluetooth on drains my battery quickly so leave it off unless driving.

[Mz iMac]

@bargainsgirl   Something is draining your battery on a "new" phone if it has been doing so prior to you using Google Maps.  Apparently, you have not gone through your settings to get rid of what you don't use or do not need.

My Samsung Trafone was purchased sometime in the spring of this year.  It stays in my car-OFF.  I've only use it to call an eatery to order food for pickup while I am out & about.  Also, I take it w/me when out of town "just in case" but stays OFF. 

I've only charged it up twice since purchase.

[Tinkrbl44]

---

@Mz iMac wrote:

@bargainsgirl   Something is draining your battery on a "new" phone if it has been doing so prior to you using Google Maps.  Apparently, you have not gone through your settings to get rid of what you don't use or do not need.

My Samsung Trafone was purchased sometime in the spring of this year.  It stays in my car-OFF.  I've only use it to call an eatery to order food for pickup while I am out & about.  Also, I take it w/me when out of town "just in case" but stays OFF. 

I've only charged it up twice since purchase.

---

@Mz iMac 

So ... you don't carry a phone in your handbag when out and about?   

[haddon9]

Yes apps like Google maps can use up a lot of battery.  Is there a reason that you don't charge everyday?

I use my phone for texting, talking, photos, GPS, weather and my daughter sends photos & videos of my baby grandson almost everyday.  I watch the baby videos multiple times and I find myself smiling and laughing each time.

I also put the phone in another room from my bedroom to charge each evening.

[Mz iMac]

@Tinkrbl44   NOPE!

I have no need for a cell actually.  I have cordless landline phones w/built-in answering machine in every room (except for bathbroom) of my house.  Leave a message if you want me to return your call(s) when I return home.

**Cell stays in my car for emergency use & ordering food.**

Cell is w/me when I am out of the State I live in.