So you’re minding your own business watching a video on YouTube when your phone shuts down without warning. Well, maybe not completely without warning, but that 5% battery life popup wasn't that long ago, was it? The good news is that there are a lot of ways you can extend your phone's battery life.

Did you know, for example, that just like you'll shiver in the cold or sweat in the heat, your phone doesn't like extreme temperatures either? Or that animated wallpapers or ones that have special effects will drain your battery for no real benefit? Or that switching on airplane mode can reduce power consumption by up to two thirds? Interested? Then try these simple tricks to prolong your phone’s battery life!

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