Nobody tells you this, but not connecting your cell phone to the Internet as much will make it last longer
In an era where everyone is connected, most of us can’t imagine our daily lives without access to the Internet on our mobile phones. Social networks, emails, messaging apps and a lot of entertainment are part of our routine, and it seems important to always keep our mobile phone connected. However, for some people, an offline mobile phone can meet their needs perfectly, and also with a little-known advantage: the device’s battery can last longer.
- How does internet connection affect battery?
Every time a mobile phone connects to the Internet, especially through mobile networks, it constantly makes extra efforts to stay up to date. Secondary applications, such as email, social media notifications, or cloud sync, consume a lot of battery by constantly searching for and receiving data. If it also has multiple applications, the consumption will be even higher. In addition, switching between networks (4G, 5G, or WiFi) and searching for a signal in areas with low coverage makes the cost really high. This not only causes the battery to last less during the day, but also causes gradual wear and tear that reduces the battery’s charging capacity over time.
If you don't need this, keeping your cell phone disconnected from the network can be an ideal option to extend your daily autonomy and reduce wear and tear.
For seniors who primarily use their mobile phones to make and receive calls or send text messages, keeping the device disconnected from the internet has several advantages. By not having to support data downloads and automatic app updates, the phone will only consume power when making calls, which means battery autonomy will be a huge advantage, lasting up to twice as long in some cases. In fact, some grandparents can use their mobile phones for days without needing to charge them, which many smartphone users find almost crazy.
In addition, disconnecting the mobile phone from the Internet avoids the need to receive unnecessary email alerts or notifications once the account is connected, as well as updates that, in many cases, are not necessary for those who need the mobile phone for basic functions.
Without the Internet, handling the device becomes easier, reducing the possibility of errors or confusion with the large number of applications that exist, which can be activated by mistake and which, in addition, also consume the battery unnecessarily and the same without you actually knowing it.