The recent update enabled players to use the battery saver mode again. By turning on the battery saver, you can enjoy Pokemon Go ans walk around your town longer without worrying about quick decrease of battery.
How battery saver works
The following video explains how the battery saver function works. Additionally, the description of the video is below.
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The battery saver mode is turned on for the phone in the screenshot above. A player can enjoy Pokemon Go as usual even while the function is on.
Once you hold your phone upside down, the display become dark to save battery. However, the app is still on and tells you when a wild Pokemon appears by vibration.
How to turn on the battery saver mode
1. Tap Pokeball-shaped icon
Tap the icon at the bottom of the map view screen to open the main menu.
2. Tap setting icon
Tap the setting icon at the top right corner of the main menu.
3. Turn on battery saver
You can turn on the battery saver mode by tapping the menu.