Samsung’s One UI 6.1, which is based on Android 14, is expected to debut with the Galaxy S24 series next month. One of the new features that One UI 6.1 will bring is the battery protection feature, which aims to extend the battery life and health of Samsung devices. However, some users have discovered that this feature can be activated on devices running One UI 6.0 as well, with a simple trick.
There are three modes of battery protection: Basic, Adapt, and Max. In Basic mode, the device stops charging at 100% and resumes at 95%, preventing overcharging and overheating. In adapt mode, the device charges up to 80% and pauses until it’s time for you to wake up, using AI to learn your sleeping habits and optimize the charging cycle. In Max mode, the device stops charging at 85%, which is considered to be the optimal level for battery longevity.
These features are similar to what some other Android smartphones already offer, but Samsung claims that its implementation is more advanced and intelligent, thanks to its AI capabilities.
What is the battery protection feature?
The battery protection feature is a revamped version of the protect battery option that is already available in the settings menu of One UI 6.0. This option limits the charging of the device to 85%, which is considered to be good for the battery’s health. However, One UI 6.1 will offer more options and customization for the battery protection feature.
According to a leak from Tarun Vats, One UI 6.1 will have three modes for the battery protection feature: Basic, Adapt, and Max. The Basic mode will stop the charging at 100% and then resume at 95%, while the Adapt mode will charge the device up to 80% and then pause until it’s time for the user to wake up. The Max mode will stop the charging at 85%, similar to the current protect battery option. Samsung designed these modes to prevent overcharging and overheating of the battery, which can reduce its capacity and lifespan over time.
Why should you use them?
Using the battery protection features can help you preserve the battery capacity and performance of your device, especially if you tend to charge your device overnight or for long periods. Overcharging and overheating can degrade the battery quality and reduce its lifespan, leading to issues such as poor battery life, slow charging, and unexpected shutdowns.
By limiting the charging level and speed, you can prevent these problems and extend the battery life of your device. According to Samsung, using the battery protection features can increase the battery lifespan by up to 20%.
How to activate the battery protection feature on One UI 6.0?
Some users have found a way to activate the battery protection feature on devices running One UI 6.0 without waiting for the official One UI 6.1 update. The trick involves using the Bixby Routines app, which is a part of the One UI ecosystem. Bixby Routines allows users to create custom rules and actions for their devices based on various triggers and conditions.
To activate the battery protection feature on One UI 6.0, users need to follow these steps:
- Open the Bixby Routines app and tap on the plus icon to create a new routine.
- For the If condition, select Battery level and set the range to 85% or lower.
- For the Then action, select Protect battery and turn it on.
- Give a name to the routine and save it.
This will create a Bixby Routine that will automatically enable the protect battery option when the battery level reaches 85% or lower and disable it when the battery level goes above 85%. This will effectively mimic the Max mode of the battery protection feature in One UI 6.1.
Users can also create different routines with different battery levels and charging times to simulate the Basic and Adaptive modes of the battery protection feature. For example, users can create a routine that will enable the protect battery option when the battery level reaches 100%. The time is between 10 PM and 6 AM; deactivate it when the battery level drops below 95% or the time is outside the specified range. This will act as the Basic mode of the battery protection feature.
Which devices are compatible with the battery protection feature?
Many Samsung Galaxy devices are eligible for the Android 14 One UI 6.0 update, and hence, the battery protection feature. This includes various models from the Galaxy S series, Galaxy Z series, Galaxy A series, Galaxy M series, Galaxy F series, Galaxy Xcover series, and Galaxy Tab series. Users can check the list provided in this article to see if their specific device is eligible.
However, users who want to try the battery protection feature before the official One UI 6.1 update can use the Bixby Routines trick mentioned above, as long as their device supports Bixby Routines. This feature is available on most Samsung devices that run One UI 2.0 or higher, such as the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A72, Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S8, and Galaxy Tab S9.