Hey Wollongong! Is your iPhone battery suddenly dying faster than you can say ‘surf check’? Don’t stress, you’re not alone! Here are a few quick and easy fixes you can try before you think about a costly upgrade (or a trip to a *phone repair* shop!).
First, **check your battery health.** Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health. If your Maximum Capacity is significantly lower than 100% (say, below 80%), it’s a sign your battery is aging and might be due for a replacement. We can help with that at Mobile Hero here in Wollongong!
Next, **background app refresh** can be a killer. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Seriously consider turning this OFF entirely, or limiting it to only the apps you *really* need refreshing in the background. Apps constantly updating in the background use a LOT of power.
Also, **location services** are sneaky energy vampires. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Set apps to ‘While Using the App’ or ‘Never’ unless they absolutely need your location constantly. Navigation apps are fine while you’re navigating, but does Facebook *really* need to know where you are all the time?
**Screen brightness** is another big one. Turn on Auto-Brightness (Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Auto-Brightness). Your iPhone will adjust the brightness automatically based on your environment. Also, try lowering the overall brightness yourself if you’re indoors.
Finally, **check for software updates.** Apple often releases updates that improve battery performance. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
If you’ve tried all these tips and your battery is still draining quickly, it might be time for a new battery. Mobile Hero in Wollongong offers fast and reliable iPhone battery replacement services. Give us a call or pop in for a chat! We’re your local *phone repair* experts and can get your iPhone back to full power in no time. We service all iPhone models, and you’ll be back on the beach in no time!