If you’re a fan of TikTok, you may have noticed that your phone’s battery life is not as good as it used to be.
TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps in the world. Since the app was launched in 2016, there have been over 2 billion downloads and 1 billion monthly active users. The app lets you watch and create short videos.
However, many users have noticed that TikTok drains their battery life quickly, even faster than other apps, especially if they watch a lot of videos or use the app for a long time.
Why Does TikTok Drain Your Battery Life?
The main reason why TikTok consumes a lot of battery power is because it uses a lot of resources on your phone, such as the camera, microphone, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular data. These features allow you to create, edit, and share videos, but they also require a lot of energy to run.
TikTok also has a lot of animations, transitions, filters, and effects that make the app more attractive and engaging. However, these features are also more demanding on your phone’s processor and memory. The app also runs in the background even when you’re not using it, which means it consumes power even when you’re not watching videos. TikTok also has a lot of ads and notifications that can keep your screen on and use up more energy.
Another factor that affects your battery life is the brightness of your screen. TikTok videos are usually bright and colorful, which means that you might need to increase your screen brightness to see them better. However, this also means that your phone will use more power to light up the screen.
Here’s How You Can Save Your Battery Life
If you’re a TikTok user, here are some easy ways to enjoy the app without harming your phone:
Adjust your screen brightness and timeout settings
You can lower your screen brightness manually or enable the auto-brightness feature on your phone. You can also set a shorter timeout period for your phone. This will help you save a lot of battery life. You can do this by going to Settings > Display & Brightness and adjusting the sliders and options.
Turn off unnecessary features
You can disable some features on your phone that you don’t need while using TikTok, such as GPS, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi (if you are not connected to a network). This will reduce the background activity and power consumption of your phone.
Turn off the background app refresh for TikTok
This will prevent the app from updating content and sending notifications when you’re not using it. You can do this by going to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggling off TikTok.
Use Wi-Fi instead of cellular data when possible
Wi-Fi uses less power than cellular data, so try to connect to a Wi-Fi network when you’re watching or uploading videos on TikTok. You can also turn off cellular data for TikTok by going to Settings > Cellular and toggling off TikTok.
Limit your usage
We know this may be difficult, but using TikTok less often or for shorter periods is the best way to save battery life. You can limit the amount of time you spend on TikTok by setting a daily or weekly limit on the app. You can also turn on the battery-saver mode on your phone, which will automatically restrict some apps and features when your battery level is low.
Update the app
You can check if there are any updates available for TikTok in your app store. Sometimes, updates can fix bugs or improve the performance and efficiency of the app, which can help you save some battery power.
Use a power bank
If you are a heavy user of TikTok and you don’t want to compromise your experience, you can always use a power bank to charge your phone while using the app. This way, you won’t have to worry about running out of battery or missing out on any videos.
So if you’re a TikTok user and you notice your phone is always hot or the battery is always low, these few tweaks can help you extend your battery life.
Don’t forget that while it is okay to catch up on funny videos, remember to apply a bit of discipline. Spending all your time on your phone and social media may have adverse effects on your eyes and your overall health. So remember to take a break, and like they say, ‘go outside and touch grass’.
