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When you’re looking for ways to get your iPhone battery to last longer, you don’t always have to think too hard or spend money. Some of the simplest solutions can yield big battery-boosting results. And knowing which settings can actually increase battery power will put you in a better position to keep your iPhone working well for longer. But which setting deserves most of your attention? Tech Expert Burton Kelso at Integral On-Site Computer Service weighed in on why iPhones with this setting enabled hold charge so much longer.
Brightness Setting
Your iPhone comes equipped with certain default settings that you can certainly change to your liking. But the brightness setting is one that Kelso recommends keeping exactly as it is. “Do you have the brightness set too high?” Kelso asks. “The brightness control on your iPhone is the biggest culprit for batteries not lasting long on these devices. The default setting for iPhone brightness should be sufficient for most people when using their phone. iPhones also have an auto brightness feature to help compensate. However sometimes people will adjust the brightness too high and this will suck the life out of your battery.”
And while you’re making adjustments for the sake of a longer-lasting iPhone battery, Kelso has two more suggestions that can make a difference.
Using The Wrong Chargers
“Using aftermarket cords and chargers to charge your phone,” Kelso says. “If you don’t purchase the official iPhone charger cords and plug-ins, you could risk running the battery on your iPhone which will shorten its life. Make sure when you charge your iPhone and use a cord, use one that is from Apple as opposed to just something you picked up at the gas station or on Amazon. When it comes to wireless charging, any brand of charger will work, you just need to be where when you’re using plug-in chargers for your iPhone.”
Changing Your Battery When The Time Comes
If all else fails and you’ve owned your iPhone for a few years now, the culprit may just be the battery itself. And it may be time to change that battery.
“Your iPhone battery only has a two to three-year life,” Kelso says. “Most people don’t understand that the ion lithium battery that is in your iPhone only will last from a period of two to four years. Doesn’t matter what you do as far as your charging cycle, the battery only has a limited lifespan. So if your battery isn’t charging like it used to, then it’s probably time to replace the battery in your phone.”
