Find out how to get more performance from your cell phone battery and get more out of your device.
Anyone who owns an iPhone has access to many features. Created by one of the world’s most popular brands in this field, it is known for its excellent camera and lightweight processes. This last point is what keeps the device from “crashing” easily.
However, one of the negative points that affects the iPhone's good reputation is, without a doubt, the battery. It doesn't last very long, and over time it requires spending most of the day plugged in. However, a trick to extend the life of the device's battery has recently become known, in just a few steps. See below.
Preserving the battery
Some simple and little-known iPhone tips can help you extend the life of your device. In addition to improving the health of your battery in a few steps. To use them, simply create an automation in your shortcuts program to prevent your device from being charged at more than 80%.
It may sound strange, but experts recommend it. The consensus is that charging your phone between 20% and 80% can extend the life of your device.
Apple Guru
This tip went viral after the user TikTok Neil (@appledsign), who describes himself as an “Apple guru,” shared the trick on social media. In a video posted in late 2022, Neil shows how to create a setup that can alert users when their phone reaches a certain charge level. That way, you can unplug it before the device reaches 100%.
According to him, the ideal load level is between 20% and 90%, which is confirmed by experts. To create an automation like Nile's, just follow the steps:
- First thing, open the “Shortcuts” tab on your iPhone (iOS).
- Then, click on the Automation tab in the bottom menu.
- Then, click on the “Create personal automation” button and drag the screen down until you find the “Battery level” option.
- Then move the slider until it reaches the 80% mark and click “Next”.
- Then, tap “Add Action” and select the “Speak Text” option.
- Then, click on the “Text” field and write something in the notification like “iPhone is already charged”.
- Now, click “Next” to continue and disable the option next to “Ask during runtime” on the next screen.
- Finally, select “OK” to finish.
It is worth noting that you can do the same step by step to alert you when the battery is low. The difference is that instead of sliding the bar that shows the battery level, it should slide down until it reaches 20%.
Useful tips
In another video posted on social media, the Apple product expert shared more tips for saving battery life on your iPhone. Referring to Apple's own website, Neal said that it is known that charging a phone through a protective case can cause the smartphone to overheat. In addition to also damaging the battery life.
Therefore, we recommend that you remove the cover before connecting your iPhone to a power source. Additionally, Neil further advises users not to use their phones while charging. This is because it can negatively affect the maximum battery capacity of your device.
