Samsung phones have their own battery saver mode. This could cause the dēzl™ app, Garmin Drive™ app, and Tread® app to be put to sleep and not automatically reconnect to an automotive device. The best way to prevent this is to adjust the battery settings for these apps on your phone.

NOTE: Steps may vary depending on the phone model. Check the owner's manual for the phone if the steps below don't apply.

To Change the Battery Setting on a Phone Running Android 13:

Touch Settings
Touch Apps
Touch the dēzl app, Garmin Drive app, or Tread app
Touch Battery
Touch the circle next to Unrestricted

Following these steps should prevent these apps from being put to sleep.

To Change the Battery Setting on a Phone Running Android 12:

Touch Settings
Touch Apps
Touch the dēzl app, Garmin Drive app, or Tread app
Touch Advanced
- Some phones skip this step.
Touch Battery
Touch the circle next to Unrestricted

Following these steps should prevent these apps from being put to sleep.

To Change the Battery Setting on a Phone Running Android 10:

Touch Settings
Touch Apps or Apps and notifications
Touch the dēzl app, Garmin Drive app, or Tread app
Touch Advanced
- Some phones skip this step.
Touch Battery
Touch the switch next to Allow background activity
- On some phones touch Background restriction and then touch Remove.

Following these steps should prevent these apps from being put to sleep.

To Change the Battery Setting on a Phone Running Android 9:

Touch Settings
Touch Apps
Touch the dēzl app, Garmin Drive app, or Tread app
Touch Battery
Touch Allow background activity
Touch Remove

To Change the Battery Setting on a Phone Running Android 8:

Touch Settings
Touch Device Management
Touch Battery
Touch Unmonitored Apps
- You may have to scroll down to find this.
Select the dēzl app, Garmin Drive app, or Tread app