Flipper Zero is powered by an integrated lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery. With a battery capacity of 2100 mA, the device can operate for up to one month without recharging. The battery can be recharged using the provided USB Type-C cable.

Powering on

Power on your Flipper Zero by pressing and holding the %back%BACK button for three seconds.

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Power your Flipper Zero with a press of a button
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    <div class="callout-header">If your Flipper Zero doesn't power on</div>
    Your Flipper Zero may have a fully drained battery. To power it on, simply plug in the USB charging cable, and the device will turn on automatically.
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    In case your Flipper Zero fails to turn on even after charging, try pressing and holding the %left%LEFT and %back%BACK buttons.
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    If your Flipper Zero is still not turning on, follow the steps described in <a href="https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/firmware-update/firmware-recovery" onclick="next.router.push('https://docs.flipperzero.one/basics/firmware-update/firmware-recovery')"><u>Firmware recovery</u></a>.
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Charging

To charge your Flipper Zero, plug the provided USB Type-C cable into the charging port and connect it to a power source. It takes around two hours to charge the device completely.

Charge your Flipper Zero with the included USB Type-C cable



To view information about the battery, go to Main Menu -> Settings -> Power -> Battery Info.



Powering off

To power off your Flipper Zero, go to Main Menu -> Settings -> Power -> Power OFF and confirm the action by pressing the %right%RIGHT button.

Don't leave the device discharged for long



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    <div class="callout-header">Avoid leaving your Flipper Zero discharged for long periods</div>
If you plan to keep your Flipper Zero turned off for an extended period of time, we recommend charging the device to around 50% before turning it off. Leaving your device discharged for an extended period can degrade the battery's health.
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Power modes

Flipper Zero has two operating modes: Active and Sleep. Each mode consumes power differently.

Active mode

When Flipper Zero runs an application or connection established, the device enters Active mode, which consumes power up to 30 mA with a backlight. With an active transceiver, power consumption can reach 400 mA, and even 2 A with an active transceiver and connected external module.

View real-time power consumption



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    <div class="callout-header">Use a high-quality microSD card for longer battery life</div>
    When the display backlight is on, Flipper Zero's current consumption with a genuine branded microSD card is up to 30 mA. With a non-genuine microSD card, the overall current consumption may reach up to 50 mA leading to a shorter battery life of your device.
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    If the battery of your Flipper Zero is draining fast, check the current consumption: Main Menu -> Settings -> Power -> Battery Info.
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Sleep mode

When there are no running applications or connections established on your Flipper Zero, the device enters Sleep mode, which has a power consumption around 1.5 mA.

In Sleep mode, the device consumes around 1.5 mA



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    <div class="callout-header">For Sleep mode to function properly, Debug mode must be disabled</div>
    You can disable Debug mode by going to Main Menu -> Settings -> System, selecting Debug, and setting it to OFF.</div>

Tips for maximizing battery performance

Battery life is the amount of time your Flipper Zero runs before it needs to be recharged. Battery lifespan is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced.

Long battery life

• Update to the latest firmware version. -> Update your Flipper Zero regularly since we constantly optimize the firmware and add new power-saving features.
• Optimize your settings. -> You can adjust parameters in the Settings application, such as Bluetooth, display, and system settings.

Long battery lifespan

• Avoid extreme ambient temperatures. -> Flipper Zero is designed to operate within the temperature range of 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F). Avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures outside this specified range.
• Store the device half-charged when turned off for extended periods. -> Charge your Flipper Zero to around 50% before turning it off for a long period of time.

Power system characteristics