How to Maximize Battery Life on iPhone with Latest iOS?

Optimizing battery life on an iPhone running the latest iOS involves a combination of adjusting settings, monitoring usage, and changing habits. While some tips are widely known, others might be less obvious but still very effective. Here are some of the most effective ways to extend battery life:

1. Enable Low Power Mode

• Low Power Mode reduces background activity such as mail fetch, background app refresh, automatic downloads, and some visual effects. You can enable it via Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode or from the Control Center.

2. Limit Background App Refresh

• Background App Refresh allows apps to update content in the background, which can drain battery. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and either turn it off entirely or limit it to specific apps that you need to refresh in the background.

3. Optimize Location Services

• Location services can drain battery when used excessively. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services, and choose “While Using the App” for apps that don’t need to track your location continuously. You can also turn off location services entirely for apps that don’t need it.

4. Adjust Screen Brightness and Auto-Lock

• Brightness: Lowering screen brightness or enabling Auto-Brightness (Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Auto-Brightness) can significantly save battery.

• Auto-Lock: Shorten the auto-lock time so your screen turns off faster. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and choose a shorter duration (e.g., 30 seconds or 1 minute).

5. Use Dark Mode (if you have an OLED display)

• If you have an iPhone with an OLED display (iPhone X and newer), using Dark Mode can save battery life since OLED screens use less power to display black pixels. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select Dark.

6. Manage Push Notifications

• Constant push notifications can wake up your screen and consume power. Go to Settings > Notifications, and customize or disable notifications for apps that aren’t essential.

7. Turn Off Unnecessary System Services

• In Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services, you’ll find several system services that use your location in the background. You can turn off non-essential ones like Location-Based Apple Ads, Setting Time Zone, and Share My Location to save battery.

8. Reduce Motion and Animations

• The iOS interface uses animations that can drain the battery. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion and enable Reduce Motion to minimize these effects.

9. Disable Raise to Wake

• If your phone frequently wakes up when you don’t intend to, it could be due to the Raise to Wake feature. Disable it by going to Settings > Display & Brightness and turning off Raise to Wake.

10. Limit Widget Usage

• Widgets update frequently and consume battery. Limit the number of widgets you use, especially those that require constant updates like weather or news.

11. Monitor Battery Usage and Identify Draining Apps

• In Settings > Battery, you can see which apps are consuming the most battery. If an app is draining more battery than expected, consider reducing its usage, limiting background activity, or uninstalling it.

12. Disable 5G or Use 5G Auto

• 5G can drain battery faster than LTE. If you don’t need the extra speed, you can switch to LTE by going to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data, and selecting LTE. Alternatively, use 5G Auto to only enable 5G when it won’t significantly impact battery life.

13. Turn Off Automatic Downloads and App Updates

• Go to Settings > App Store, and disable App Updates and Automatic Downloads. This prevents your phone from using battery power to download and update apps in the background.

14. Optimize Battery Charging

• The Optimized Battery Charging feature reduces battery aging by learning your charging routine and slowing the charge past 80% when it knows you won’t need full battery soon. Enable it in Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging.

15. Turn Off Unnecessary Connectivity Features

• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and AirDrop: Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or AirDrop when you’re not using them.

• Wi-Fi Assist: In Settings > Cellular, scroll to the bottom and disable Wi-Fi Assist, which automatically uses cellular data when Wi-Fi connectivity is poor.

16. Disable Unnecessary Visual Effects in Settings

• Disabling additional effects like Perspective Zoom on wallpapers can help. Go to Settings > Wallpaper, tap on your current wallpaper, and turn off Perspective Zoom.

By combining these tips, you can significantly extend your iPhone’s battery life. It’s all about finding the right balance between functionality and battery conservation. You don’t need to apply all of these tips, but even a few adjustments can make a noticeable difference.

Axel F.