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Keep Your iPhone Alive Longer: 5 iPhone Battery Secrets You Need to Know

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  • Your iPhone is low-key plotting to sabotage your battery life. But you can stop it with these simple tricks.
  • A few small settings could be the difference between a dead iPhone and hours of extra use.
  • Think your phone case is harmless? It might be roasting your iPhone’s battery.
  • Ignoring these simple tips could mean your iPhone's battery is on borrowed time.

If you want to make your iPhone last as long as possible, you don’t need to spring for a new one just yet. Instead, focus on maintaining your current device’s battery health. Here are five essential tips to extend the lifespan of your iPhone’s battery:


1. Embrace Optimized Battery Charging

Your iPhone comes with a nifty feature called Optimized Battery Charging, which is designed to reduce wear on your battery by learning your charging routine. If you typically charge your phone overnight, this feature will delay charging beyond 80% until just before you need to use it. This smart feature is usually enabled by default, but it's worth double-checking. Simply go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging and ensure it's toggled on.

Here's why you should activate Optimized Battery Charging on your iOS devicePhoto via Daniel About Tech on YouTube // Here's why you should activate Optimized Battery Charging on your iOS device

2. Guard Against Extreme Temperatures

Your iPhone's battery isn’t a fan of extreme heat or cold. Temperatures above 95°F (35°C) can permanently damage your battery’s capacity, while cold conditions can temporarily shorten battery life. Keep your phone out of direct sunlight, especially at the beach or in a hot car, and try to keep it within the ideal temperature range of 62° to 72°F (16° to 22°C).


3. Ditch the Case While Charging

If you’ve noticed your iPhone getting hot while it’s charging, your phone case could be to blame. Some cases trap heat, which isn’t great for your battery’s health. Removing the case while charging allows your device to stay cool, especially when charging overnight or using power-hungry apps.

You don't need to use your case 24/7. Try ditching your iPhone case while it's charging.Photo via Sky News // You don't need to use your case 24/7. Try ditching your iPhone case while it's charging.

4. Prep Your iPhone for Long-Term Storage

If you’re planning to store your iPhone for a while, there are a few steps you should take to protect the battery. First, charge it to around 50% before powering it down. Then, store it in a cool, dry place below 90°F (32°C). To keep the battery in good shape, turn it on every six months and charge it back to 50%.


5. Update Your iPhone Regularly

Staying on top of software updates isn’t just about getting the latest features—it’s also crucial for battery health. Apple often includes fixes and optimizations that can help your battery last longer, so be sure to update your iPhone regularly to take advantage of these improvements.

Don't forget to regularly update your iPhone. Seriously. It's pretty important!Photo via 9to5Mac // Don't forget to regularly update your iPhone. Seriously. It's pretty important!

By following these tips, you can help ensure that your iPhone’s battery stays healthy, so you won’t need to replace it anytime soon. Keep your iPhone cool, avoid unnecessary strain, and give your battery the care it deserves!

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Published to Apple Scoop on 20th August, 2024.
Oliver West

Oliver West

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With 5 years of experience in tech journalism, Oliver West focuses on creating detailed how-to guides, list articles, and practical tips for optimizing the Apple experience. Whether you're troubleshooting a device or exploring hidden features, Oliver’s guides are trusted by Apple users around the world.

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