Battery life is a common concern for smartphone users, especially with larger screens and power-hungry apps. Google Pixel phones offer a powerful feature called Extreme Battery Saver, which significantly extends your phone’s battery life by limiting background activity and allowing only essential apps to run.

This guide will show you how to enable Extreme Battery Saver on Pixel phones, customize it, and get the most out of your battery.

1. What Is Extreme Battery Saver?

Extreme Battery Saver is a mode designed to maximize battery life when your phone is critically low or you need it to last longer. It works by:

  • Pausing most background apps

  • Limiting notifications

  • Reducing visual effects and performance

  • Allowing only essential apps (Phone, Messages, Maps, etc.) to function

✅ Tip: Use Extreme Battery Saver when traveling, during emergencies, or when you expect extended usage without charging.

2. Check Your Pixel Version

Extreme Battery Saver is available on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and newer models running Android 13 or later.

To check your version:

  1. Open Settings → About phone → Android version.

  2. Ensure your device is updated.

  3. If needed, go to Settings → System → System update → Check for updates.

3. Enable Extreme Battery Saver via Settings

Steps:

  1. Open Settings → Battery → Extreme Battery Saver.

  2. Toggle ON to activate the mode.

  3. Confirm that you want to enable Extreme Battery Saver.

💡 Your Pixel will instantly reduce background activity and allow only essential apps to function.

4. Customize Apps Allowed in Extreme Battery Saver

You can choose which apps remain active while Extreme Battery Saver is on:

Steps:

  1. Open Settings → Battery → Extreme Battery Saver → Apps allowed.

  2. Toggle ON the apps you need:

    • Phone (essential for calls)

    • Messages

    • Maps

    • Optional: Email, Calendar, or other productivity apps

✅ Only selected apps will function; all others are paused to save battery.

5. Enable Extreme Battery Saver via Quick Settings

You can also activate it quickly without going into Settings:

  1. Swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings.

  2. Tap Battery → Extreme Battery Saver.

  3. Confirm to turn it ON.

💡 Tip: The Quick Settings toggle is useful when your battery drops below 15% and you need immediate conservation.

6. Schedule Extreme Battery Saver Automatically

Pixel allows you to schedule Extreme Battery Saver based on battery level:

  1. Open Settings → Battery → Extreme Battery Saver → Schedule.

  2. Select Turn on at X% battery (e.g., 10% or 15%).

✅ This ensures your Pixel automatically preserves battery during critical times.

7. Combine With Battery Saver and Adaptive Features

For maximum efficiency:

  • Enable standard Battery Saver: Settings → Battery → Battery Saver → ON

  • Enable Adaptive Battery: Settings → Battery → Adaptive preferences → Adaptive Battery → ON

  • Use Dark Theme: Settings → Display → Dark Theme → ON

💡 These features reduce battery usage further while Extreme Battery Saver handles critical background tasks.

8. Monitor Battery Usage in Extreme Battery Saver

Even in Extreme Battery Saver, you can track usage:

  1. Open Settings → Battery → Battery Usage.

  2. Check which apps consume the most battery.

  3. Adjust allowed apps or usage patterns accordingly.

✅ Monitoring ensures that essential apps continue functioning efficiently while conserving power.

9. Exit Extreme Battery Saver

You can exit Extreme Battery Saver anytime:

  • Manually: Swipe down → Quick Settings → Battery → Toggle OFF

  • Automatically: Charging your phone above a certain percentage will disable Extreme Battery Saver

💡 Tip: Some Pixel devices return to standard Battery Saver mode when charging, then back to normal once fully charged.

10. Troubleshooting Extreme Battery Saver Issues

Problem: Apps not working after enabling Extreme Battery Saver.

  • Solution: Ensure they are added to Allowed Apps in Settings.

Problem: Battery not lasting as expected.

  • Solution: Disable non-essential background apps before enabling Extreme Battery Saver.

Problem: Cannot find the feature.

  • Solution: Make sure your Pixel is Pixel 6 or newer and updated to Android 13+.

11. Tips for Maximizing Pixel Battery Life

  • Reduce screen brightness or enable Adaptive brightness.

  • Turn off Location, Bluetooth, NFC, or Wi-Fi scanning when idle.

  • Avoid heavy widgets or live wallpapers.

  • Close unnecessary background apps before enabling Extreme Battery Saver.

✅ These combined measures ensure your Pixel lasts longer without sacrificing essential functionality.

Final Thoughts

Extreme Battery Saver on Google Pixel phones is a powerful tool for extending battery life during critical moments. By enabling it via Settings or Quick Settings, customizing allowed apps, and combining it with Battery Saver, Adaptive Battery, and Dark Theme, you can dramatically reduce power consumption.

Regular use and monitoring of Extreme Battery Saver, along with healthy charging habits, ensures your Pixel stays powered throughout the day — even during long trips or emergency situations.

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