The Apple iPhone range comprises some of the most advanced mobile handsets on the planet. The iPhone 4S introduced a dual-core processor and eight megapixel camera and its predecessor brought the high-resolution Retina Display to the table. However, all of this technology requires quite a bit of energy to keep it going for hours on end, so you may need a few tips and tricks to help improve the battery life on your iPhone.
The simplest thing you can do to save the battery is to turn off the vibrate function unless it is entirely necessary. Vibrate means that the phone will not ring out loud, but this feature will eat into your battery if you get lots of calls and texts. You should also turn off the vibrate function in any games or apps you are playing, as this also contributes to the problem.
Another good way to improve the iPhone’s battery life is to disable 3G networking. This will mean that any voice calls or text messages you send will make use of older 2G networks. This is not ideal, but if you are far away from a charging point and you want to keep your iPhone on with enough battery left to make emergency calls, then turning off 3G is a suitable solution.
Many people use their iPhone to download games, apps and email attachments while they are on the move. You can also set your phone to receive push emails or check for new messages over particular time periods. Those who want to squeeze every little bit out of their iPhone’s battery should avoid downloading and installing apps when out and about. If you also turn off push email and other updates, then you can get that little bit more mileage from a single charge. This will also help with your mobile broadband plans as it will prevent you from exceeding your data usage allowance in a given month.
While vibration may tax your iPhone’s battery, if you have the keyboard clicks activated you may also end up with an out-of-juice handset earlier than anticipated. The clicks can help you to learn how to type on the iPhone’s onscreen keypad, but after you have got the hang of it you can improve the battery’s life by disabling this feature. This is something that people who text, browse the web and use instant-messaging services should do if they want to use their handset for a noticeably longer period.
If you want to tinker with the settings of your iPhone to extend the battery, then the display brightness is the first one to deal with. There is an option to set the screen’s brightness to automatically adjust based on the levels of ambient lighting. During daylight hours, this can be a problem because the brightness will be turned up high to make the display more legible, which in turn will sap your battery. Turning the brightness to the lowest usable setting and leaving it there will help overcome such issues.
One of the most unusual facts about the iPhone’s battery is that it is actually more efficient if you use it on a regular basis. Leaving your phone switched off for extended periods is not the best way to sustain the battery life, because a well-used iPhone will actually keep its charge for longer than a neglected one.
The final piece of battery-life-enhancing advice for the Apple iPhone is to disable the EQ settings when you are listening to audio on iTunes. This can have a small but significant impact on how long the phone will last before you have to start looking for the charger.
This information will help you use your iPhone for longer, with fewer trips to a power outlet necessary to see you through the day. Self-explanatory advice like staying off mobile broadband plans when out and about may not be for everyone, but ideally each user will find their own way of improving the battery’s longevity.
Guest Post by Erika Jonathon, a freelance content writer by profession. She fined immense pleasure in writing technology related article including Satellite TV.
Great one Prasanth! Will definitely these tips. Thanks a lot!