What is Pause USB Power Delivery on Samsung Galaxy devices?

Learn how Samsung's Pause USB Power Delivery feature optimizes gaming performance by directly supplying power to the system while minimizing battery usage.

The Pause USB Power Delivery feature allows Samsung Galaxy devices to receive direct power from a compatible charger, bypassing the battery during gaming sessions. This helps maintain peak performance while reducing physical battery charging, especially when using high-power PPS chargers (25W or higher).

1. What does Pause USB Power Delivery do?

The Pause USB Power Delivery feature is designed to enhance gaming experiences on Samsung Galaxy devices. When enabled, it routes power directly from a compatible charger to the device's system instead of charging the battery. This minimizes battery usage during intensive tasks like gaming, helping maintain consistent performance.

- Direct power supply: Power is delivered directly to the system, bypassing the battery.

- Minimized battery charging: Physical battery charging is reduced during gaming sessions.

- Performance optimization: Helps maintain stable performance during resource-intensive tasks.

2. How to enable Pause USB Power Delivery

To activate the Pause USB Power Delivery feature, follow these steps:

1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy device to a compatible PPS charger (25W or higher).
2. Open the Settings app on your device.
3. Navigate to Advanced Features > Battery > Pause USB Power Delivery.
4. Toggle the switch to enable the feature.

3. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices

The Pause USB Power Delivery feature is available on the following Samsung Galaxy devices:

- Galaxy S23 series, S22 series, and Tab S8 series

- Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4

- Galaxy A23, A33, A53, A73, and M33

4. When is Pause USB Power Delivery activated?

The feature automatically activates under specific conditions:

- The battery charge level is at least 20%.

- The device is connected to a compatible PPS charger (25W or higher).

- The device is actively running a game or resource-intensive app.

5. Additional things to check

Ensure the following conditions are met for optimal functionality:

- Use a certified PPS charger with a minimum output of 25W.

- Keep your device updated to the latest software version.

- Verify that the battery charge level is above 20% before enabling the feature.

6. Why does the feature disable during non-gaming tasks?

The Pause USB Power Delivery feature is specifically designed for gaming and resource-intensive tasks. It automatically disables when the device switches to other activities, such as browsing or messaging, and reverts to normal battery charging.

7. Related Samsung support topics

- How to optimize battery performance on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to use PPS chargers with Samsung Galaxy phones

- How to manage battery settings on Samsung Galaxy devices