It is believed that as the use time increases, most users' iPhone battery will need to be charged 2 or 3 times a day, and there is a particularly fast decline in battery health.
Don't worry, in addition to changing the iPhone battery and buying a new iPhone, this OTOFLY's guide will provide a series of solutions to help you extend the life of the iPhone battery and reduce power consumption.
1. Turn on Low Power Mode
Apple officially provides a simple and effective solution - use Low Power Mode. You can enable this mode to reduce the power usage of your iPhone when the battery is low. Low Power Mode reduces or affects some features, such as 5G, auto-lock, display brightness, etc., thereby extending battery life.
- To turn Low Power Mode on or off, go to Settings > Battery.
- You can also turn Low Power Mode on and off from Control Center. Go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls, then select Low Power Mode to add it to Control Center.
2. Check iOS Update
System updates often include optimizations for battery management. If the iOS system is unstable, it may cause the phone to lose power quickly. Make sure your iPhone is running the latest iOS version, which may help improve battery efficiency.
- Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
3. Manage Background App Refresh
Apps running in the background can consume a lot of power. When we open multiple apps on iPhone, the apps we use are displayed on the screen, while the apps we don't use are continuing to update data in the background and can also receive notifications. Check and manage these applications, and close or uninstall those that are not frequently used or power-hungry.
- Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
- Turn Background App Refresh on or off, or adjust the options for individual apps.
4. Optimize Screen Display
The brightness of iPhone is also one of the important factors that affect battery consumption. For example, when we pick up the phone, the screen will automatically light up, which is convenient for us to quickly see the notifications of the phone, but frequent lighting up of the screen will speed up the battery drain of the phone. There are several ways about the screen setting:
- Set Dark Mode
- Dim Your Screen
- Turn Off Raise to Wake
- Turn On Auto-Brightness
- Turn Off the Always-On Display
5. Avoid Extreme Temperatures
Extreme high or low temperatures can negatively affect battery performance. Try to avoid using your iPhone in extreme temperatures and keep your phone as warm as possible in cold weather.
6. Check Your iPhone Battery Health
The health of the battery decreases as it is used for longer periods of time. If the cycle count close to 400-500, the battery life will decrease. Check the maximum capacity and performance status of the battery in Battery Health, if the battery health is below 80%, you may need to consider replacing the battery.
- Go to Settings > Battery, then tap Battery Health & Charging.
- iPhone displays information about your battery’s capacity, peak performance, and whether your battery needs to be serviced.
7. Avoid Frequent Charging
Try to avoid charging your battery only when it is extremely low, as well as avoid charging for long periods of time. Lithium-ion batteries, which iPhones use, degrade the least when kept between a 20% and 80% state of charge. In general, it is recommended not to charge your phone frequently, as this will help prolong the life of the battery.
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8. Disable Unnecessary Features
Does your phone always automatically turn on some infrequently used features, such as Bluetooth, location services, push notifications, etc.? Turning them off can prevent your phone from draining battery quickly. In addition, if you have set up a lot of app widgets on your iPhone home screen or Today View, this may also cause your battery to drain. Remove unwanted iPhone widgets to reduce power consumption.
9. Restart Your iPhone
If your iPhone experiences abnormal power loss, try restarting the device or resetting all settings. This may help resolve power loss issues caused by system glitches.
- Hold the Side button and either the up or down volume button until you see the shut down screen.
- Swipe to turn the iPhone off.
- Wait for a minute before holding the Side button down to restart.
10. Professional Maintenance
If the above methods cannot solve the problem, it may be a hardware failure, such as a motherboard leakage. This may be caused by long-term use of the car charger and requires professional repair. You need to contact Apple's official customer service or go to an Apple authorized service provider for professional inspection and repair.
The problem of iPhone battery draining quickly may be caused by many factors. Through the above methods, you can solve this problem from both software and hardware aspects.
Maintaining good usage habits and regular inspection and maintenance can effectively extend the life of iPhone battery. If the problem persists, do not hesitate to seek professional help and repair services in time.
