Harry Potter: Wizards Unite for Android using too much battery? Here’s the fix

The long-awaited Hogwarts lover’s alternative to Pokémon Go is finally here, but if you’re like me and you carry a smaller phone like the Pixel 3 … well, that battery isn’t going to cut it for long Wizards Unite sessions without making some changes. Here are some simple ways to alleviate battery drain so you can get the most out of your Harry Potter-filled weekend.

Enable Battery Saver

This one seems obvious — turn on Battery Saver mode within the game to, well, save battery! The toggle for Battery Saver is easy to find within the settings menu.

1. From the map view, tap the suitcase icon in the center at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the settings icon in the upper left corner.
3. Scroll down in the settings list and find the Advanced section.
4. Tap the toggle next to Battery Saver.

Unfortunately, Wizards Unite doesn’t give much insight as to what exactly Battery Saver does, but if it’s anything like similar low-power settings in other games, it likely reduces graphics a bit and eliminates some of the transitions, sparkles, and pizzazz to give you a lighter, more straightforward experience.

It’s important that you don’t turn on your phone’s systemwide power saver, though,…