4 Best Tricks to Save Battery on Your iPhone

Q: What should I turn off to save battery on my iPhone?

Background App Refresh: Some apps run in the background even when you're not aware. Disabling them can save significant battery life. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Location Services: Many apps overuse your location, like social media or even your browser. We recommend disabling location for apps and services you don't use. You'll find this in Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Unimportant Notifications: Have you ever thought about how many notifications your iPhone receives? Many of them are not essential. We suggest disabling notifications on the lock screen for secondary apps so you can focus on what's truly important. You can manage notifications in Settings > Notifications. This way, your screen will only light up when a critical notification arrives. 5G Connection: Do you have one of the latest iPhone models with 5G? While it's faster, you may not need that much download speed for daily tasks. A useful way to save battery is by disabling 5G. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data.

Have you noticed that your iPhone's battery doesn't last as long as it used to? Do you have to charge it in the middle of the day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right blog. We're going to give you the best tips and secrets to save battery life on your iPhone. Ready? Grab your iPhone to start saving!

How to increase Battery Life on iPhone?

Regardless of the iPhone model you have, these tips will help you gain those extra hours of battery life you need. Many factors affect your iPhone’s battery life, but it’s essential to understand how it works.

The iPhone’s battery is based on lithium-ion technology. These types of batteries don’t have a “memory,” meaning that charging it for short periods or removing it from the charger and plugging it back in later won’t negatively impact the battery’s health. So, no need to worry about that!

If you've noticed that your iPhone’s battery life has decreased, it's likely reflected in the reduced charging cycles and, therefore, the lower battery health percentage. Before we dive into the best tricks for saving battery, we recommend reading our article about iPhone battery health.

What should I turn off to save battery on my iPhone?

Now, let’s go over some tips that will surely help your iPhone’s battery last longer:

Background App Refresh: Some apps run in the background even when you're not aware. Disabling them can save significant battery life. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
Location Services: Many apps overuse your location, like social media or even your browser. We recommend disabling location for apps and services you don't use. You'll find this in Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
Unimportant Notifications: Have you ever thought about how many notifications your iPhone receives? Many of them are not essential. We suggest disabling notifications on the lock screen for secondary apps so you can focus on what's truly important. You can manage notifications in Settings > Notifications. This way, your screen will only light up when a critical notification arrives.
5G Connection: Do you have one of the latest iPhone models with 5G? While it's faster, you may not need that much download speed for daily tasks. A useful way to save battery is by disabling 5G. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data.

4 Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your iPhone Battery Life

Activate Low Power Mode: This mode limits your processor to reduce battery consumption, dims the screen, and minimizes animations. To activate it, go to Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode or swipe to your control center and enable it from there.
Use Dark Mode: By illuminating less of the screen, dark mode is a great ally in saving battery life. You can enable dark mode in Settings > Display & Brightness. You might find it helpful to schedule times for it to activate, such as at night or when indoors, where you may not need a bright screen.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular Data: In certain situations, it’s beneficial to turn these services off. For example, if you’re on a subway with no signal for a while, turn off cellular data. If you’re traveling for a week, disable Wi-Fi since there won’t be any known networks. It's important to do this from settings or by asking Siri. If done through the control center, the services won’t be completely turned off.
Update the Software: You've probably heard people say, “I updated my iPhone, and now the battery lasts less.” In reality, this is highly unlikely. Software updates typically fix bugs and improve the performance of your current version. Don’t hesitate to update!

Thanks to these tips, you now know how to save battery on your iPhone! If you have any concerns about your battery’s condition, feel free to visit your nearest iSTYLE store and have your iPhone’s battery checked.