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Many users have reported issues with maintaining the battery life of their Nexus 6 phones. We here at GeekReply have a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your ailing battery.

With each successive Android software update, many new features are introduced and issues corrected, but occasionally you can run into some issues with a new phone update. The Nexus 6 has occasionally suffered from this issue, but in lieu of downgrading your software there are some steps you can go through first to try to get more use out of your battery.

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Kill all Apps that drains your battery life Nexus 6

Kill Apps that are Draining Your Battery

While it’s simple to blame a phone update or the phone itself for your battery issues, sometimes it’s not an issue on the Android or Nexus manufacturer end. Not all developers of apps are efficient when it comes to their programming, and you may run into some simple apps that are deceptively draining on your battery.

Simply go to your phone’s settings and then the battery section and you should be able to get a sense of what apps are causing you the most issue. Stuff like heavy game usage or media streaming is often a huge culprit, which is to be expected, but occasionally you’ll run into a rogue application that’s draining way more power than it should.

One fix in this category that might not be immediately obvious is disabling permissions for certain apps. If there’s no reason for an application to have access to your camera, you’ll save a lot of battery by not allowing it to access extraneous features of your Nexus 6.

Sometimes the issue can be a bad install, so the first step when you’ve found a culprit is to delete and reinstall the app.

If it’s not immediately apparent what application is draining the most battery, try booting your Nexus 6 into “Safe Mode”. Safe Mode disables all 3rd party apps which will allow you to pinpoint what on the phone is causing you the most issues.

To boot into safe mode, do the following:

  1. Ensure your device’s screen is on, then press & hold the Power button.
  2. Touch & hold the Power off option in the dialog box.
  3. Touch OK in the following dialog to start safe mode.

Just a heads up, GPS apps are incredibly draining. If you have a general sense of where you’re going, try to use programs like Google Maps and Waze sparingly. This will help you get the most life out of your Nexus 6 when battery is a concern.

Restart Your Phone!

This one is so simple but we’re all guilty when it comes to leaving a phone on for far too long. Your phone will often run much more efficiently if you give it a restart every once in a while. I know that my Nexus 6 definitely slows down and dies faster after 4 or 5 days without a restart. It only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference for very little effort.

Disable the Services You Don’t Need

This one’s pretty simple too. Your phone has all sorts of connections it’s capable of, but it’s very unlikely that your Nexus 6 needs all of them enabled at the same time. We highly recommend shutting off Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, and cellular data when you don’t need them turned on. These can be turned off from the phone’s setting menu.

If you don’t have any cellular connection anyway, try turning on airplane mode. This severely limits what you can do with your phone, but if you’re not going to be connected anyway it makes sense to stop your phone from futilely trying.

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Clear cache partition on Nexus 6

Clear Your Cache Partition

This one is a little more complicated and should only be resorted to if the above fixes aren’t having any appreciable effect. The following method is listed courtesy of Gottabemobile.

  • Press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously until you see something other than Google on the screen.
  • You should see a large arrow at the top of the screen.
  • Tap Volume Down repeatedly until you see Recovery in the arrow.  Then tap the Power button.
  • You should see an android on his back, chest open with a red triangle and exclamation mark.
  • While holding Power button tap Volume Up once then release Power.
  • You should now see a list of items at top of screen.
  • Tap Volume Down until the item to erase or wipe the cache partition is highlighted.  Then tap Power button to initiate.
  • Status messages will appear at the bottom of the screen.  Be patient because it can take 10-15 minutes to complete.  When done restart the Nexus.

Factory Reset Your Nexus

This is really a last resort, but if you’re noticing significant issues and none of the above issues are helping, a fresh start might be what you need. A Factory reset will restore your Nexus 6 to its initial settings and make the phone act as it did when you first opened it. Google put together a guide on how to properly reset Nexus devices, so take a look at that here.

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Factory Reset your Nexus 6

We hope these steps helped you out. Feel free to chime in in the comments if you’ve figured out another fix to the Nexus 6 battery problems that we didn’t mention. We’re always looking for more information!

 

As Editor here at GeekReply, I'm a big fan of all things Geeky. Most of my contributions to the site are technology related, but I'm also a big fan of video games. My genres of choice include RPGs, MMOs, Grand Strategy, and Simulation. If I'm not chasing after the latest gear on my MMO of choice, I'm here at GeekReply reporting on the latest in Geek culture.

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3 Video Games About Women’s Health

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Video games have transcended entertainment to become powerful tools for promoting health and wellness. One notable genre in this realm is fitness gaming, exemplified by titles like Hatsune Miku Fit Boxing, which motivates players to engage in physical activity to enhance their fitness levels. Building on this foundation, developers have ventured into women’s health with games designed to raise awareness and empower players to take control of their well-being. Here are 3 video games on women’s health that provide valuable health information and foster a sense of agency to uplift women around the world.

Tampon Run – Menstrual health

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In between tossing tampons, Luna shares empowering messages about how periods are a natural part of women’s lives and should not be a source of shame or embarrassment. The game is available to play on the Tampon Run website and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for iOS users.

PCOS Vitality – PCOS

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The lack of research has extended to a lack of awareness among the general population and is what clinicians from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland are trying to address with the 2023 game PCOS Vitality. Essentially a learning tool, the game takes users through a simple obstacle course. As you click toward the finish line, you are asked simple trivia questions about PCOS. The game is free to play on Focus Games’ website.

Bound by Blood – Period poverty

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Available to play on the itch.io website, Bound by Blood was created by Jessica Gates in 2017 and aims to educate players about the reality of period poverty. Users take the character of Beth, a homeless woman who wakes up in her car and realizes that she’s started her period. Players then make a series of choices to try to stay as hygienic as possible in spite of lacking resources such as menstrual products and clean restrooms. There isn’t really a way to “win” the game, and it is instead a peek into the reality of life where period products are inaccessible and how this affects women’s quality of life.

Through these games, players not only gain valuable insights into various aspects of women’s health but also find themselves actively engaged in their own well-being. As developers continue to explore this emerging field, the potential for video games to serve as educational tools and catalysts for change in healthcare remains promising

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Despite popular belief, PS4 sales in the UK skyrocketed last year

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PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.

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New PS5 firmware is available for download!

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Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:

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That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.

 

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