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How to Turn Off Battery Saver on Any Device

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Battery Saver mode helps extend battery life by limiting background activity, reducing screen brightness, and disabling certain features. While useful, it can also slow down your device or prevent notifications from arriving. This guide explains how to turn it off on the most common devices: Windows laptops, MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and Android phones. The steps are simple and take less than a minute once you know where to look.

What You’ll Need

  • Your device (Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android)
  • Access to the device’s Settings app or Control Center
  • If the device is low on battery, plugging it in can help you find the setting faster (optional)

Step-by-Step

Windows 10 and Windows 11

  1. Click the Start button (Windows logo) and select Settings (the gear icon).
  2. Choose System.
  3. In the left sidebar, click Power & battery (on Windows 11) or Battery (on Windows 10).
  4. Look for the Battery saver section. If it says “Battery saver is on,” click the toggle or the “Turn off now” button.
  5. Optionally, you can adjust the automatic activation threshold (e.g., 20%) so it doesn’t turn on too early.

macOS (MacBook)

  1. Click the Apple menu (top-left corner) and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS).
  2. Click Battery (in System Settings, it’s in the left sidebar; in System Preferences, it’s a separate icon).
  3. Select Battery or Battery Health depending on your macOS version.
  4. Look for a checkbox or toggle labeled Low Power Mode or Battery Saver. Uncheck it or toggle it off.
  5. If you have a MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar, you can also check the Control Center (click the battery icon in the menu bar) and turn off Low Power Mode from there.

iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS)

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Battery.
  3. Find the Low Power Mode toggle. If it’s green, tap it to turn it off.
  4. Alternatively, you can turn it off from the Control Center: swipe down from the top-right corner (or up from the bottom on older models), tap the battery icon, and then tap “Low Power Mode” to disable it.

Android (Samsung, Google Pixel, etc.)

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Battery (or Battery and device care on Samsung devices).
  3. Look for Battery Saver or Power saving mode. Tap it.
  4. Toggle the switch to Off. If it’s set to “Turn on automatically,” you can also disable that option.
  5. On some phones, you can quickly toggle it from the Quick Settings panel (swipe down from the top twice and tap the battery saver icon).

Common Mistakes

  • Turning off the wrong toggle: On iPhones, “Low Power Mode” is different from “Optimized Battery Charging.” Make sure you’re turning off the right one.
  • Not checking for automatic schedules: Many devices have a setting that automatically turns Battery Saver on at a certain battery percentage. If you only turn it off manually, it may come back on later. Check the schedule settings.
  • Confusing “Battery Saver” with “Battery Health”: On Android, “Battery Health” is a diagnostic tool, not a power-saving feature. Turning it off doesn’t affect battery saver.
  • Forgetting to save changes: On some Windows laptops, you need to click “Apply” or “OK” before the change takes effect.

Tips

  • If you want to keep Battery Saver off permanently, disable the automatic activation threshold. For example, set it to “Never” or “Always off.”
  • On Windows, you can also turn off Battery Saver from the system tray: click the battery icon in the taskbar, then drag the slider to “Best performance” or click the Battery Saver button.
  • On Android, you can add the Battery Saver toggle to your Quick Settings for one-tap access.
  • If you’re using a laptop, plugging it in will usually automatically turn off Battery Saver (depending on your settings).

Troubleshooting

If you’ve followed the steps but Battery Saver is still on, try these fixes:

  • Restart your device: A simple reboot can clear any glitch that keeps the setting active.
  • Check for a physical switch: Some laptops have a hardware switch or keyboard shortcut (e.g., Fn+F2) that toggles Battery Saver. Look for a battery icon on your function keys.
  • Update your operating system: Bugs in older versions can prevent settings from changing. Check for updates in Settings > System > Windows Update (Windows) or System Settings > General > Software Update (macOS).
  • Reset your device’s settings: As a last resort, you can reset all settings (not your data) on iOS or Android. This will restore default settings, but you’ll need to reconfigure Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.
  • Check if the battery is critically low: Some devices force Battery Saver on below 5% and won’t let you turn it off until you plug in. Plug in your device and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off Battery Saver drain my battery faster?

Yes, you’ll likely see faster battery drain because background apps, notifications, and higher screen brightness will resume. However, the difference is usually modest unless you’re doing heavy tasks.

Does Battery Saver affect performance?

Yes, it often reduces CPU speed, lowers screen brightness, and limits background data. Turning it off restores full performance, which is why many people turn it off when they need to do intensive work.

Can I set Battery Saver to turn off automatically when charging?

Most devices do this by default. On Windows, you can set “Battery saver” to “Off” when plugged in. On Android, you can set it to turn off when charging. On iPhone, Low Power Mode automatically turns off at 80% charge.

Why is Battery Saver grayed out on my device?

This usually happens when the battery is critically low (below 5%) or when the device is in a specific power mode (like “Ultra Power Saving Mode” on Samsung). Plug in the device or charge it to a higher level to unlock the toggle.

Is there a way to turn off Battery Saver using voice commands?

On Android, you can say “Hey Google, turn off battery saver” if you have Google Assistant enabled. On iPhone, Siri can also toggle Low Power Mode with the command “Turn off Low Power Mode.”

Does Battery Saver affect notifications?

Yes, it can delay or suppress notifications, especially on Android. Turning it off ensures you receive notifications as they arrive.

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