{
  "id": 17431659,
  "title": "I turned off one Galaxy Watch feature and gained 6 hours of battery life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/i-turned-off-one-galaxy-watch-feature-and-gained-6-hours-of-battery",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/turned-off-one-galaxy-watch-feature-gained-hours-of-battery-life/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I've been using my Galaxy Watch 9 for a while now, but the battery life has always been a concern. The 40mm Bluetooth variant, while sleek, doesn't hold a charge for very long. I was tired of constantly checking the battery percentage and planning my charging sessions throughout the day. So, I decided to experiment by turning off one feature: Always On Display (AOD). After disabling AOD, I noticed a significant improvement in battery life, gaining around six to eight hours extension. This change didn't compromise any core functionalities of the watch. Instead, I found a convenient alternative with Samsung's \"Raise wrist to wake\" feature. When I lift my wrist, the screen turns on, allowing me to check the time without pressing any buttons. This gesture has worked well for me, eliminating the need for AOD. I also enabled \"Touch screen to wake,\" which pairs nicely with the wrist gesture feature. Now, I can use my Galaxy Watch 9 throughout the day without worrying about the battery running out. The extra battery life is a significant improvement, and I don't feel like I've sacrificed any essential features of the watch.",
  "summary": "Less battery anxiety, more wrist time",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}