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Derrek Lee

How to use Samsung's bypass charging feature while gaming on a Galaxy phone

Genshin Impact on the Galaxy S23

There's a lot to like about Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, thanks in particular to its great software. One UI 5 has a ton of goodies users can take advantage of to improve their experience, even when it comes to gaming and battery life.

One feature that was spotted following the launch of the Galaxy S23 series is a battery bypass toggle. This lets users keep their phones plugged in while gaming, taking power straight from the USB cable while mostly ignoring the battery. It's a feature found on many Android gaming phones and even Sony Xperia smartphones. The benefit of this is that it helps keep your phone from overheating while preserving your battery's health.

Activating the feature on Samsung phones isn't exactly straightforward, so we'll show you have you can find this cool battery bypass.

How to enable bypass charging on your Galaxy smartphone

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