Whether using an iPhone® to watch a lecture, write an email, or browse social media, you want the device to last for a while. Like any technology, however, its battery will degrade over time. This issue could lead to problems that cause you to seek iPhone repairs. Fortunately, the following measures will help keep the cell in good condition for as long as possible.

How to Preserve the Battery Life of an iPhone

1. Enable Low-Power Mode

This mode prevents the phone from unnecessarily using extra power; it does so by only performing necessary duties. Background tasks like fetching emails every thirty minutes are disabled. Over time, this ultimately preserves the battery.

An iPhone automatically switches to this setting when it dips below a 20% charge. However, you don't have to wait for this to happen; you can manually activate it by selecting Battery in the Settings menu and clicking on Low-Power Mode.

2. Turn Down the Brightness

An excessively illuminated screen is a large hindrance to a phone battery. In many indoor situations, turning on the automatic brightness will help avoid making the screen too bright, especially near a direct light source. To find this setting, select Display & Brightness in the Settings menu. 

Keep in mind that, when outdoors, the phone can overcompensate and get too bright once you're in a shaded area. Therefore, consider turning off the automatic brightness while outside to keep the screen darker. If the device stays dark, however, there could be another problem that doesn't have to do with the battery. In this case, have an iPhone repair expert take a look to find a solution.

3. Reduce Animation 

An enjoyable and subtle delight of an iPhone's user interface is its animations. Sometimes it's a little swooshing when clicking on an app or a tilting of the wallpaper—known as the parallax effect—when moving the device around. However, these effects take energy. You can easily turn it off by going to Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion. 

If your phone's battery has been diminishing, head to Experimax Middleton in Massachusetts to determine the cause of the problem. Serving clients throughout Peabody, Danvers, and Lynnfield, their expert staff will let you know whether you're overdue for a replacement or require iPhone repairs. They also offer high-quality refurbished devices for sale. Learn more about their expertise on their website, and call (978) 304-0134 to schedule a visit.