With these tips, your iPhone battery will last longer

There are tricks to extend the lifespan of smartphones. Apple recently published a list of tips to help your iPhone battery last longer.

Sooner or later the day comes in the life of every iPhone user: the battery runs out. Because: the older a device is, the shorter the battery life is. That's why Apple recently published a list of tips to help your iPhone's battery last longer.

iPhone battery: extend battery life

Battery life is made up of various factors. This includes, for example, how often you use your device and which apps you use. The good news: Your iPhone gives you tips on how to extend battery life.

To access them, click under “Settings” on “Battery“. To adjust a specific function, simply tap on the respective suggestion and you will then be redirected to the corresponding setting. These may include the following tips:

• Enable auto brightness
• Activate automatic lock
• Reduce high brightness
• Disable background location

You can also find out about this Activity diagram Get an overview of your battery usage. Under “Display activeFor example, you can see how long one or more apps used the battery while the iPhone display was on. At the same time, you can check how long the apps used the battery even though the display was inactive – for example while playing music.

„Battery consumption by app” displays a list of apps that have consumed energy. There you can also see the percentage of battery consumption per application. If you use the app with the highest battery consumption less often, your battery life will improve accordingly.

This is how the cellular signal affects your battery

Signal strength can also affect your iPhone battery. If you are in an area with weak signal or no cellular coverage, your device will search for a connection. This has a negative effect on battery performance. That's why you should only use your iPhone in places with a strong signal. If you know you'll be in an area with no reception for a while, it may be worth turning on airplane mode.

Basically, a WiFi connection uses less battery than mobile internet. When using apps with Internet access, you should activate Wi-Fi. Starting with the iPhone 12 and the third generation iPhone SE, 5G Auto is also available. With this function you can activate Smart Data mode.

If 5G speeds don't result in noticeably better performance, iPhone will automatically switch to LTE, extending battery life.

The power saving mode can also help to extend the battery life. It reduces power consumption by limiting and disabling some features, such as checking email, “Hey Siri,” background app refresh, or some visual effects.

iPhone battery: Check battery status

Is your battery life short even though you've followed all the tips? Then it may be that your battery simply can't handle it anymore. Like all rechargeable batteries, iPhone batteries have a limited lifespan and may need to be replaced at some point. To be sure, you can check the condition of the battery:

• iPhone 15: Tap “Settings“, then click “Battery“ and then click “Battery condition“.
• iPhone 14 and older: Tap “Settings“, then click “Battery“ and then click “Battery status & charging process“.

If you see the Service indicator, Apple recommends considering replacing the battery to restore full performance and capacity.

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