The iPhone can still so much have to offer, but if you can barely get through the day with your battery, it’s not very helpful. Despite the fact that Apple knows how to respond very well to the battery in terms of software, it is certainly not the case that everything always runs smoothly. What do you have to do then?
In this article, we will try to help you when your iPhone battery is failing you quickly. It is of course always possible that the battery is simply used up, but there can also be something completely different going on. That is why we have a total of 6 useful tips and tricks that you can try to extend the battery life.
iPhone Battery Drains Fast: Things You Should Know!
There are two basic things that come in handy when your iPhone battery is draining faster than you are used to. It is quite possible that much more is happening in the background than you think. Something that is mainly the case when you restore a backup to your smartphone, for example. When a backup has been restored, a lot still happens in the background. For example, all apps still have to be downloaded, your photos are added to the gallery and spotlight (the search function) still has to index everything. Despite the fact that you have the feeling that your backup is completely ready, it may be that your phone is a few days “busier” than usual. In that respect it is good to be patient.
The second tip is one that has been widely known for many people. Yet I still regularly run into iPhone owners who have no idea. The energy saving mode, also known as the Low Power mode, ensures that you can use your iPhone for a lot longer on a full charge. The function tries to keep all background processes to a minimum. For example, the iPhone does not receive e-mails in this mode and no download takes place. It ensures that you just take a little longer with your battery before you really have to put it on the charger.
iPhone battery quickly empty: 4 useful tips & tricks!
Despite the above tips, do you still suffer from an iPhone battery that does not last very long? Then the following tips are useful for you.
Restart iPhone
It may sound very obvious, but it is not for everyone. Despite the developments in recent years, a reboot in 2020 still works wonders. It is and will remain a cliche from here to Tokyo, but it really works. Restart your iPhone in the normal way (turn off and on) to see if this solves the problems. Isn’t that the case? Then a short reset might work wonders. Considering that there are different iPhone models with different layouts, let’s explain just such a reboot.
Here’s what to do to reset your iPhone:
- iPhone models with Face ID / iPhone 8 or SE (2020) | Volume up -> volume down -> press and hold Power button
- iPhone 7 | Press and hold the power button -> Press the volume down button -> Press and hold both until Apple logo reappears
- iPhone 6s or older | Press both the home button and the power button -> hold until the Apple logo appears
Which apps consume the most energy?
The backup has been completely restored, the energy saving mode does not help much and restarting did not fix it either. In that respect, it is good to see which apps consume the most battery on your iPhone. Apple has made it possible to research this properly, so that you can intervene in the right places.
- Go to ‘Settings’ on your iPhone
- Go to the ‘Battery’
- Scroll down
You get an overview of all applications that have had the most impact on the battery in the last 24 hours, or last ten days. Again, it is good to take into account what is happening in the background. For example, if you’ve just purchased your iCloud Drive or increased the storage capacity, things may be loading in the background. But if Facebook is prominently at the top without too much use, then something is not right. For example, it is good to Refresh in background disable for Facebook.
So take a good look at which applications demand the most from your battery and what exactly you can do about it. That way you can influence the battery life of your iPhone.
How good is your iPhone battery?
Besides the fact that you can see which applications demand the most from your battery, it is also possible to see what the health of your battery is. This gives you more insight into the behavior of your iPhone and the capacity of the battery. For example, it is possible to see the maximum capacity of the battery. If it is only 80%, you know that you can use your battery for less time at all, no matter how economical you are. In addition, you can also see if there are problems with the performance of the phone and if your iPhone is being held up in certain areas. If you need service from Apple, this can also be seen here. It is also possible to activate Optimized charging on your iPhone. This allows the smartphone to learn what your routine is in this area and ensures that your phone is only charged after 80% when you are about to use it again. A convenient way to extend battery life.
Curious about the battery condition of your iPhone? This is how you get there:
- Go to Settings’
- Go to ‘Battery’
- Choose ‘Battery condition’
Set it up all over again!
If you’ve really tried everything and are near despair, there is one more big measure you can take. It’s a tough one, but worth a try if you have nothing left to lose. You can reset your iPhone to the factory settings and reset it all over again.
- Go to ‘> Settings’
- Choose ‘General’
- Go to ‘Reset’
- Choose ‘Delete all content and settings’
- Confirm your choice
When your iPhone starts up again, you can choose to reset it completely or restore a backup. Choose the former to see if the problems have now been solved. If that is not the case, then you will really have to visit the Apple Store.
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