How do I configure battery settings with Android™ 12-16 on an Android™?

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This article is for Android™ devices running Android™ 12-16. If you need to, you can check your Android operating system version on your device. 

We made the images in this article with the Covenant Eyes app. The app's name changed to "Victory Shield™" in August 2025, but the directions below still work.

The Covenant Eyes app runs 24/7 to monitor your device, so your device’s built-in battery optimizer may flag it and try to shut it down to preserve battery life. This article will help you exclude Covenant Eyes from your Android™ phone or tablet's battery optimizer.

Samsung

  1. Open the Settings app.
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  2. Tap "Apps."
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  3. Find and tap "Covenant Eyes."
    Android___Settings__Apps___CE.png

  4. Tap "Battery."

    Some devices may say "App battery usage" instead of "Battery."

    Android___Settings___Apps___CE___Battery.png

  5. Tap "Unrestricted."
    Android___Settings___Apps___CE___Battery___Unrestricted.png

Huawei, Xiaomi, & Samsung Devices

Huawei, Xiaomi, and some Samsung devices have unchangeable battery-saver processes that “turn off” Covenant Eyes without the user’s knowledge or consent. Therefore, Covenant Eyes does not work well on these devices, and there is no way to keep the device from “turning off” Covenant Eyes. To learn more, check out the website don’t kill my app.

 

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