Discovered 3 iPhone settings hacks that can seriously increase battery life

No one wants to be stuck with a dead phone on the ride home.

Fortunately, Apple has shared some simple settings tweaks that can significantly extend battery life, allowing users to get more out of every charge.

The three main settings – auto-brightness, auto-lock and location services – are particularly effective in conserving battery power.

Auto-Brightness automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on the surrounding light conditions.

The feature uses built-in light sensors to detect ambient light levels, reducing screen brightness in darker environments and increasing it when needed. The feature not only makes the screen more comfortable for the eyes, but also contributes to a more durable battery.

To enable auto-brightness, go to Settings > Accessibility > Screen and text size. Scroll down to find the auto-brightness switch and turn it on.

Additionally, enabling the “night shift” feature from this menu can further help conserve battery life. This reduces the blue light emitted by your screen, adjusting the color temperature to warmer tones based on the time of day and location, which can also help reduce battery usage during the evening hours.

Auto-lock is a feature that automatically locks your phone after a certain period of inactivity, helping to save power. If your iPhone screen stays on longer than it should, it can drain your battery quickly.

This is why Apple recommends setting Auto-Lock to a shorter duration to save power.

To adjust the automatic lock, open it Settings > Display and brightnessthen scroll down to the auto lock option. Users can set it to 30 seconds, which will ensure that your phone turns off quickly when not in use.

Another helpful tip is to turn off the always-on display feature if you’re using an iPhone 14 Pro or newer. It keeps the screen dimly lit, displaying information like the time and notifications even when the device is locked.

Although designed to have minimal impact on battery life, turning off the always-on display can still contribute to better overall battery performance.

This setting can be found in the same Display and Brightness menu.

Location services are a useful tool that tracks your location for apps that request it, but it’s also a huge battery drain. When using GPS, your phone consumes a significant amount of power.

To maximize battery life, consider turning off location services for apps that don’t require it.

To manage location services, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. There, users will see a list of apps with access to your location. You can disable it completely or disable it for individual apps.

By making these simple tweaks, iPhone users can double their battery life — and avoid the dreaded “low battery” notification.