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Our phones help us stay connected, surf the web, and take amazing photos. That is, when we're not looking for a charging cable. Look how to make your iPhone battery last longer, in this article we prepared for you.
Is your iPhone® not holding a charge? Don't worry, there are some things you can do to increase battery life and performance.
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Why is my iPhone battery draining so fast?
Before learning how to save battery life on your iPhone, it's important to know why it no longer holds a charge.
There are several reasons why this could be happening, from background apps to poor connections. These are the problems Asurion experts encounter most:
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BAD BATTERY HEALTH
Whether you've had your iPhone for a few years or a few months, its battery health may have started to decline. Want to see how yours is? Open Settings > Battery > Battery Health.
APPS
Your iPhone is full of cool apps — from games to streaming services — but they can weaken your battery with prolonged use.
To find out which ones are consuming the most energy, open Settings > Battery. You'll also be able to see how much time you spend using each app (if you want to adjust screen time).
THE CHARGING PORT OR CABLE
If the cable is loose, disconnected, or damaged, or if the port is clogged with dirt and debris, it could be the reason your device isn't turning on.
If the door is dusty, use our cleaning the charging port to clean it in a few easy steps.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
iOS updates can affect your phone's speed, performance, and battery life. If you've recently installed new software and noticed that your iPhone's battery is draining quickly, be patient.
Your phone may need some time to adapt, especially if it is experiencing little storage space (which can also drain the battery).
SETTINGS
If your iPhone no longer has a charge, some settings could be to blame. Screen brightness, Bluetooth®, GPS, or even your Wi-Fi connection settings can drain your battery when these features are enabled.
5 ways to save battery on your iPhone
Once you've determined what's draining your iPhone's battery, there are several ways to give it a boost. Here's how to make an iPhone battery last longer, according to our experts:
1. ACTIVATE LOW CONSUMPTION MODE
When the battery reaches 20% or less, the phone may prompt you to save power. Low Power Mode reduces some of your phone's functions until you can exercise.
But you can also activate this feature at any time: just open Settings > Battery and activate Low Power Mode.
2. REDUCE PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
Constant app notifications can keep you connected to the world – at the expense of battery life.
Do a quick audit and see which updates you can live without. Here's how: Open Settings > Notifications and choose an app from the list to adjust its notification settings.
3. ADJUST AUTO-LOCK SETTINGS
Auto-lock controls the amount of time before the screen turns off. To save battery life, choose a shorter auto-lock setting. It's simple:
- Open it settings > Screen and brightness.
- Touch in Auto-lock and choose a time period. Our experts recommend 30 seconds.
4. CHECK LOCATION SERVICES
Location Services is a useful feature that uses cell towers, Wi-Fi hotspots, GPS, and Bluetooth to pinpoint your approximate location, but these services can also drain your battery.
When enabled, your apps can access your location. Turn it off for those who don't need to know:
- Open it settings > Privacy > Location Services.
- You can turn off Location Services at the top of the screen or change the settings for each app by tapping Never, Ask next time, While using the application or Ever, when the option is available.
Keep in mind that some apps, like Maps and Weather, won't work properly without Location Services.
But to save battery, Asurion experts recommend setting location features to While using the app.
5. DISABLE BACKGROUND APP UPDATE
When Background App Refresh is turned on, apps and services constantly run in the background on your iPhone, draining the battery.
Here's how to disable it and maximize your battery life.
- Open it settings > General > Background app update.
- Select Off or choose to update apps while using WiFi or Wi-Fi and Cellular Data.
If you've already tried these steps and still need a little help, we're here. Schedule an in-store repair Smartech SJC nearest location and our certified experts can get your device up and running again the same day.
