Battery consumption is a constant concern for users, who try to save constantly to avoid problems during the day. But few people know that cell phones have functions that silently consume this resource without the necessary tools.
Juan Rios
There is a feature in Android that users should disable because there is no major benefit from enabling it, rather, it creates a drain on the battery that could be better used.
This is Google's “Usage and Discover” functionality, a feature built into Android devices. This option is intended to collect information about device usage to improve user experience and operating system performance.
However, running it in the background can significantly drain the phone's power, resulting in a shorter expected battery life.
How to disable this function to not use so much battery
According to Google, the 'usage and detection' functionality collects data on various aspects of the device, such as battery level, frequency of use of apps and quality of network connections. While this information is useful for the company to improve its services, for many users, the cost in terms of battery life is too high.
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