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@ -526,12 +526,14 @@ First of all, update to [the latest version](https://github.com/M66B/open-source
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It is inevitable that synchronizing messages will use battery power because it requires network access and accessing the messages database.
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Reconnecting to an email server will use extra battery power, so an unstable internet connection will result in extra battery usage.
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Recent Android versions by default report *app usage* as a percentage in the Android battery settings screen.
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Confusingly, *app usage* is not the same as *battery usage*.
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The app usage will be very high because FairEmail is using a foreground service which is considered as constant app usage by Android.
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However, this doesn't mean that FairEmail is constantly using battery power.
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The real battery usage can be seen by using the three dot overflow menu *Show full device usage*.
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As a rule of thumb the battery usage should be below or in any case not be much higher than 'Network standby'.
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As a rule of thumb the battery usage should be below or in any case not be much higher than *Mobile network standby*.
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If this isn't the case, please let me know.
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Most of the battery usage, not considering viewing messages, is due to synchronization (receiving and sending) of messages.
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@ -552,7 +554,7 @@ If you got the message *This provider does not support push messages* while conf
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consider switching to a modern provider which supports push messages (IMAP IDLE) to reduce battery usage.
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If your device has an [AMOLED](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOLED) screen,
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you can save battery usage while viewing messages by switching to the black theme (this is a pro features).
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you can save battery usage while viewing messages by switching to the black theme (this is a pro feature).
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