Pixel 10 User Extends 4,970mAh Battery by Disabling Google App Features
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Updated · Pocket-lint · Jul 20
Pixel 10 User Extends 4,970mAh Battery by Disabling Google App Features
3 articles · Updated · Pocket-lint · Jul 20
Summary
A Pixel 10 owner traced unusual battery drain to the pre-installed Google app and said battery life improved after turning off or limiting its features.
The biggest drain came from Discover, which preloads in the background for faster access; disabling it in the Google app — and optionally in Chrome new tabs — cuts that overhead.
A less drastic fix is blocking the Google app's background activity in Android battery settings, which reduces power use but also limits live updates such as news, weather and sports alerts.
The strongest battery-saving step is disabling the Google app entirely, though that can affect compatibility with apps that depend on Google services.
Because the Google app ships on most Android devices, the same settings changes could help phones beyond the Pixel lineup.