19 ways to increase the iPhone works

1. Turn off Bluetooth

If you do not wear a watch Apple WatchFor normal operation where Bluetooth is required, turn off the wireless protocol in the first place. This is one of the most voracious iOS functions.

Disconnect from Bluetooth-enabled devices can be directly through the control room, which opens when the swipe from the bottom up. But completely disable the sensor is possible only through system setup.

2. Disconnect LTE

When the cellular provider gives you only 1 or 2 GB of traffic per month, the 4G-communication disable it helps to save money - not to mention the battery. But even if a lot of traffic, it is still in many public areas have Wi-Fi.

To turn off the LTE, go to settings, go to "Cellular" and there click on the appropriate radio button. 4G can also be locked to the most power hungry applications such as "Music" or "Photo". This is done through the settings of each.

3. Turn off any unnecessary notifications

Be alert for only the most critical applications and features, which always require instant verification. The rest of the disconnect to save battery. This can be done through the "alert" in the iOS settings.

4. Turn off the automatic adjustment of brightness and enable the "Grayscale"

Reducing the brightness of the screen - one of the best ways to save battery power. IPhone to not constantly beating down your chosen brightness, turn off its autotuning. To do this, go to System Settings in the "Main» → «Accessibility» → «Display Adaptation» → «Auto Brightness".

In the same section through the item "Filters" can include "Shades of gray" to the screen went black and white. So the eyes are less tired, and the phone will begin to consume less energy.

5. Set the brightness by 10-25%

After a control point to set the desired brightness. In most cases is enough 10-25%. If necessary, such as in the sun, it can be quickly adjusted.

6. Turn on "Reducing traffic"

The "universal access" activate switch "Reducing traffic." This feature simplifies the animation you see when you press the home button and removes the parallax effect, in which the wallpaper, programs and warnings lightly move.

When you turn on "Reducing traffic" switch "Messages Effects (Auto)" is displayed. Also disable it. Effects for pop-ups and full-screen effects will now have to play the hand, but the phone will work longer.

7. Turn off the 3D Touch

In the same "universal access" you will find the function 3D Touch. It may be useful, but the vibration from it every time consumes battery power. After her trip to use certain capabilities of the iPhone will have to hold your finger on the screen and some chips like preview folders disappear.

8. Turn off all the effects of vibration

In "Universal Access" is a mute button all vibration effects - even for calls. Or you can disable vibration in silent mode. To do this, go back to the main screen of the system settings, go to "sounds, tactile signals" and deactivate the vibration in silent mode. Now the vibrations will be switched off only by pressing the switch "Ring / Silent" on the side of the device.

Alternatively you can disable "shake to undo". It can be found under "Accessibility." As you might guess, by using it, you can undo the last action, such as character input. But in practice it is much easier and faster to correct the error manually. But the vibration will not consume power.

9. Turn off "Content Updates" for unwanted applications

Through the "Main» → «Content Updates", you can specify the contents of which programs should be updated, even when they are folded. Leave feature enabled only for applications that are synchronized for a long time (Dropbox, Evernote) or useful while traveling ( «Google Maps").

10. Set auto-lock for one minute

The longer illuminates the phone screen, the more charge is expended in vain. Open the iOS Settings "screen, and the brightness" and set the automatic lock for one minute.

11. Turn off the "Raising to activate"

When the screen of the device is inactive, saving energy. There is no need to spend it every time you take smartphone. Directly beneath the self-locking switch off the function "Lifting for activation." Now the display will light up only when you press the home button or the unlock button side.

12. Turn off Siri

If you do not use Apple voice assistant to perform important tasks, turn it off. Simply remove all the four switches in the menu «Siri and search."

13. Turn off the "Power Saving Mode"

As surprising as it may sound, in this mode, the battery can sit down faster. iPhone automatically sends an alert when the battery charge drops below 20%, and proposes to include the function. It may be noted that it is often in the affirmative battery power decreases rapidly - sometimes to the extent that the smartphone is turned off.

Turn off the "Power Saving Mode" through the "Settings» → «Battery». A worthy alternative - airplane. By the way, while you are still not out of this menu, you can at the same time activate the "Charge Percentage" to always know exactly how much more will run the battery.

14. Turn off the "Location Services" for unwanted applications

By default, many programs track your locationBut most of it is not necessary for normal operation. Through the iOS Settings, open the "Confidentiality» → «Location Services". For applications like App Store, Dropbox and Evernote, select "Never", but for those who need a GPS, select "Use".

15. Turn off sending Apple analytical data

When this feature is enabled, iPhone automatically creates daily files with analytical data. It also affects the battery charge. Open the "Settings» → «Privacy", scroll down and click on "Analysis". Then remove both switches.

16. Turn off the "Automatic Download"

In the settings, open your Apple ID and find the section «iTunes Store and App Store». In it, remove all automatic download. After that, the smartphone will stop downloading purchases that you have made on other Apple devices.

17. Turn the load data for the "Mail" and "Calendar" Only on Wi-Fi

Open the settings "User accounts and passwords" and "Loading Data" switch off Push. Activate the "sampling" for all applications and select "Automatic". Now the iPhone will load the new data for the "Mail" and "Calendar" in the background, only when connected to Wi-Fi and power supply.

18. Turn on the "low-quality mode" in the "Messages"

At the bottom of the settings "Messages" is set to "low-quality mode." If it is activated, the standard messenger will send compressed images. Thus you will save time and battery power.

19. Disconnect the Game Center

Game Center is not only annoying for its notification, but also wasting a charge when I login to the service. If you are not an avid gamer, then disable the function at the bottom of iOS settings.

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