Need a list for better battery saving social apps for my 4,000 mAH battery

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Need a list for better battery saving social apps for my 4,000 mAH battery

kchallenger

So, yeah, my phone has a low capacity battery, which means I keep a boosty pack on hand. I want ideas for social messenger apps that tax the battery less, because FB and Messenger are seriously draining the battery bad. It's only 4,000 mAH, which is low compared to the big rear-enders I see these days. Can anyone toss some ideas my way or what?

Andrei

As far as Facebook goes, I think you're better off using the mobile version of the site - I've been doing that for years, and it's like my battery is twice as large now.

As for Messenger, I've given up on it almost completely on my phone, but I hear great things about this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hoahong.facebook.messenger

kchallenger

Ooh... I see, very useful. I honestly think it's nice having the Facebook type apps, but they are so high in space, use too many resources, etc. I will attempt to use that and hopefully report back soon on the progress. Thanks for your time!

allurbase

If your device supports it, you can use Facebook Lite.

Otherwise, the Fast - Social App would be quite useful, or even Metal (Fb & Twitter).

kchallenger

Okay guys, thanks for all that... I'll look and see what I can do.

nougatmagnet

How did this work out for you? Did you actually get something that works? I been using the browser for most web apps instead of downloaded app.

Benzo

+1 on using browser version of FB to save energy use; also has beneficial side effect of making you want to spend less time in FB

slehan

I didn't realize that FB was such a battery hog.

allurbase

slehan It's crazy... You can tell how much it drains by installing a battery monitoring app. You won't believe your eyes!!!

kchallenger

It's not just the FB app, the Messenger one does it too.

nougatmagnet

kchallenger +1

Yep... Heavy apps cause heavy usage. Capable alternatives are better!

kchallenger

nougatmagnet Thank you... I will consider this and try to fix some things.

nougatmagnet

kchallenger You're welcome, so let me know how it goes friend

kchallenger

nougatmagnet well I fixed a few things and some things were better than others. But thanks though.

nougatmagnet

kchallenger You're most welcome

warrior_7

do u need anymore recommendations?