10 Easy Tips to Extend Your iPhone’s Battery Life This Summer

Reported by Bodheet Bhardwaj

 

As the summer heat kicks in, keeping your iPhone’s battery healthy becomes even more crucial. High temperatures can speed up battery degradation, but with a few simple tricks, you can ensure your device stays powered up longer. Here are ten easy tips to help you get the most out of your iPhone’s battery:

 

1. Fully Charge Your Phone

Try to keep your iPhone fully charged and avoid letting the battery dip below 20%. This reduces the number of charge cycles and helps maintain battery health.

 

2. Enable ‘Optimized Battery Charging

Apple’s ‘Optimized Battery Charging’ feature is designed to extend your battery life. You can turn it on by going to Settings > Battery. This feature helps your phone learn your charging routine and waits to finish charging past 80% until you need to use it.

 

3. Turn Off Background App Refresh

Apps constantly refreshing in the background can drain your battery. Head to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and turn it off for apps you don’t need updating all the time.

 

4. Use Wired Charging Instead of MagSafe

Wired charging is faster and more efficient than wireless charging, and it generates less heat. Whenever possible, use a charging cable instead of MagSafe.

 

5. Avoid Playing Games While Charging

Playing games while your phone is charging can cause it to heat up quickly, which can degrade the battery. Use your phone for lighter tasks while it’s charging.

 

6. Avoid Charging in Extreme Temperatures

Extreme temperatures can damage your battery. Avoid charging your iPhone if you’re in a very hot or very cold environment. Let your phone cool down or warm up before plugging it in.

 

7. Store Your iPhone with a 50% Charge

If you’re not going to use your iPhone for a while, charge it to around 50% before storing it. This helps prevent the battery from entering a deep discharge state, which can make it unable to hold a charge.

 

8. Remove the Case When Charging

If your phone gets hot while charging, try taking off the case. Extra heat can accelerate battery degradation, so keeping your phone cool is important.

 

9. Update to the Latest iOS Version

Apple frequently updates iOS to improve performance and extend battery life. Make sure you have the latest version by going to Settings > General > Software Update.

 

10. Disable Notifications for Unused Apps

Turn off notifications for apps you rarely use. Background activity for these apps can drain your battery. Go to Settings > Notifications and disable alerts for these apps.

 

By following these tips, you can keep your iPhone battery running longer and ensure it stays healthy throughout the summer and beyond. Happy summer, and enjoy your extended battery life!