Although iOS 14 should basically not consume too much power (especially the latest version of iOS 14.4), for people who are more sensitive or who take an old iPhone, they may still feel that the battery will run out soon. If this is what you are doing, this article will help you sort out a few tips that can make iPhone more power-saving, which should bring some help.
8 tips to improve the power saving of iOS 14
1. Make sure your iOS version is up to date
There are many reasons why iOS consumes more power. Sometimes it may be caused by some system bugs. If this is the reason, Apple will usually release a new version of iOS soon, so please make sure that your iPhone has been updated to the latest version. .
If possible, it is recommended to turn on the automatic update function, so it doesn’t matter if you forget, the system will automatically remind you.
Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, you can find the automatic update option:
In addition, it is also recommended not to install the iOS beta version (Beta). Most of the beta versions have poor stability and large and small errors. It is easy to increase power consumption. If you are not a developer, you don’t need to install it deliberately. Beta.
2. Check the battery usage of frequently used apps
The battery option in the iOS settings will help you count the battery usage you have used in each Apps in the past, so you can easily grasp the power consumption of each Apps. If there is one that you haven’t used for a long time, but consumes a lot of battery usage, then you may need to consider deleting or finding other alternative apps.
Go to Settings -> Battery -> Click Show activity at the top right of the App category, and then the battery usage will be displayed:
3. Please enable Dark Mode
In addition to the dark mode that is less irritating to the eyes, the black area of the screen using the OLED screen iPhone will directly not emit light, thereby achieving the power saving effect.
Go to Settings -> Screen Display and Brightness, you can switch to dark mode:
4. Make sure that the automatic brightness adjustment is on
Some people turn off the automatic brightness adjustment function to make it easy to see clearly outdoors at any time, but this will cause a lot of power consumption. Simply put, if you do not manually adjust the brightness, the brightness is the same as when you use it outdoors. It is recommended to turn on this function to let the system automatically change according to the environment.
Go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Display and text size, slide down and you will see the automatic brightness adjustment function:
5. Turn off voice recognition
The new voice recognition in iOS 14 can bring better security, but listening at any time will consume more power, so remember to turn it off when not in use.
Go to Settings -> Auxiliary Use -> Voice Recognition, turn off the switch:
The picture below shows the four major types “alarm, animal, home, and person” supported by the voice recognition function:
6. Turn on reduce dynamic effects
The dynamic effect of iOS can make the screen switching more natural. This function is really good. I recommend turning it on in most cases, but if you already feel that the power consumption is a bit fierce, you can try to reduce the dynamic effect. Compared with other methods, the feeling of power saving in this method is more obvious.
Go to Settings -> Auxiliary Use -> Dynamic Effect, and turn on Reduce Dynamic Effect:
7. Turn off the wake up function
When the iPhone is picked up from the desk or pocket, the wake-up function will detect and light up the screen, but not everyone needs this function. If you don’t think it is necessary, you can turn it off to reduce Power consumption.
Go to Settings -> Screen Display and Brightness, turn off the wake up function:
8. Turn off fitness tracking
If you are basically not using the iPhone’s physical fitness tracking functions, such as the number of steps you walk, the number of stairs climbed, and other fitness information, then you can consider turning it off, which can save a lot of power.
Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Action and Fitness, and turn off fitness tracking:
to sum up
There are many ways to save power in iOS. These 8 are not all, but they can bring some help. The above is provided for your reference.
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