The moment I got my hands on the new 2a SE, I immediately restricted all Google apps’ background activity. In fact, I did this for any app consuming more than 2-3% of power, except for the weather app. When I’m not using my phone, I put it in Do Not Disturb mode, enable bedtime mode, and turn off Wi-Fi to completely disconnect. This helps extend my battery life, allowing me to charge my phone every third day when it reaches 5-7% battery. I charge it up to 95%, never to 100%, because I noticed that fully charging the battery causes it to drain within a single day. After watching some YouTube reviews about battery longevity, I learned that keeping the battery at 90% is better for maintaining a stable and consistent drain rate. I also avoid charging my phone overnight to prevent overcharging, which is detrimental to the battery’s lifespan. This practice is beneficial not only for the Nothing phone but for any lithium-ion battery.
