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Using our iPhones extensively throughout the day can drain the battery quickly, leaving us struggling to make it through a full day on a single charge. Whether it’s FaceTime calls, texting, or using Maps, our battery can deplete rapidly. The issue of battery drain is common among iPhone users, even with more affordable models like the iPhone SE 4. The multitude of apps, features, and settings on our phones all contribute to the problem, even if we don’t use all of them.
Fortunately, there are ways to optimize your iPhone’s battery life without sacrificing your favorite features. Whether you have the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max or an older version, there are options available. Here are 11 tips to help improve your iPhone’s battery life:
1. Turn off the always-on display: Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Always On Display and switch the toggle to off.
2. Disable haptic feedback when typing: Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback and turn off the “Haptics” toggle.
3. Disable “Hey Siri” detection: Go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off “Listen for” to stop Siri from constantly listening.
4. Reduce the amount of notifications you receive: Disable unnecessary notifications in the Settings app to save battery life.
5. Use Focus Modes: Customize which apps can send you notifications in different scenarios to reduce distractions and battery drain.
6. Turn off nearby AirDrop sharing: Disable the feature in Settings > General > AirDrop to prevent battery drain from constantly searching for nearby devices.
7. Don’t use Live Activities: Disable Live Activities in the Settings app to prevent real-time updates from draining your battery.
8. Check the widgets on your lock screen: Remove widgets that constantly update information to prevent battery drain.
9. Reduce your refresh rate: Lower the display speed to 60Hz in Settings > Accessibility > Motion to conserve battery life.
10. Turn off Background App Refresh: Disable the feature in Settings > General > Background App Refresh to prevent apps from draining battery in the background.
11. Use Optimized Charging: Preserve your iPhone battery’s health over time by utilizing Optimized Charging.
By following these tips, you can maximize your iPhone’s battery life without compromising on functionality.