How to Fix OnePlus 13 Power Saving Mode Not Working

Power Saving Mode is meant to extend your OnePlus 13 battery life by reducing background activity and limiting power-hungry features. If it stops working or fails to activate, you may notice faster battery drain, apps running longer than they should, or your phone behaving as if Power Saving Mode is off.

This issue is often caused by incorrect settings, missing permissions, or conflicting battery features. Here is how you can restore Power Saving Mode on your OnePlus 13.

Why Power Saving Mode Might Not Be Working

• Battery Saver is turned off or set to trigger at the wrong percentage.
• Adaptive Battery or special battery optimization settings are interfering.
• A recent update caused a temporary software glitch.
• Apps with unrestricted access are bypassing Power Saving Mode.
• Ultra Power Saving Mode is not configured correctly.

Enable Battery Saver Properly.

Power Saving Mode may simply be disabled or set to turn on later than expected. Enabling it manually helps you confirm the feature is functioning.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
2. Tap Battery Saver, and then toggle the switch to turn it on.

If you want it to activate automatically, set a trigger percentage within the same menu.

Check Battery Optimization Settings.

Some apps may be set to unrestricted access. These apps can continue running heavily in the background and prevent Battery Saver from behaving correctly.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
2. Tap Battery optimization, and then choose apps that should be optimized or restricted.

Apps using too much power should be set to Optimized or Restricted for better battery behavior.

Disable High Performance Mode.

High Performance Mode increases processor speed and background activity. If it is enabled, Power Saving Mode may not function as intended.

1. Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
2. Tap More battery settings, and then disable High performance mode.

Once it is off, activate Battery Saver again to see if it starts working.

Restart the OnePlus 13.

A simple restart can fix temporary software problems that prevent Power Saving Mode from activating. It refreshes system processes and restores normal behavior.

1. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
2. Wait for the device to reboot completely.

After restarting, try toggling Battery Saver again.

Update the Software.

Software bugs can sometimes break battery management features. Updating to the latest version ensures better stability and compatibility with Power Saving Mode.

1. Open Settings, and then tap System.
2. Tap System updates, and then install any available update.

Restart your phone after updating to apply the fixes.

Reset All Settings.

If the issue persists, resetting system settings can help. This restores default battery, network, and system preferences without touching your personal files.

1. Open Settings, and then tap System.
2. Tap Reset options, and then tap Reset all settings.

Once the reset is done, enable Battery Saver again to test its behavior.

Power Saving Mode is essential for keeping your OnePlus 13 efficient, especially when you need your battery to last longer. Getting it working again ensures your phone manages power correctly throughout the day.

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FAQs

Does Power Saving Mode affect performance on the OnePlus 13?
Yes. It limits background processes and reduces CPU activity, which helps extend battery life but may slightly reduce performance.

Why does my battery drain fast even when Battery Saver is on?
Apps set to unrestricted access, outdated software, or high screen brightness can still drain power. Optimizing apps usually fixes this.

Will resetting all settings delete my data?
No. Resetting all settings only restores default system configurations. Your photos, apps, and files will remain intact.