{"id":2970,"date":"2014-07-22T10:14:35","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T17:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:27:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:27:12","slug":"tips-tricks-better-battery-life-for-your-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/tips-tricks-better-battery-life-for-your-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips & Tricks- Better Battery Life for your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With all the fun, useful features and functions available on your iPhone, did you know they can zap battery life even if you\u2019re not using them?<\/p>\n

When turned on, but not in use, some functions\u2014like Wi-Fi and Location Services\u2014will continue to look for wireless networks or satellites, which can quickly drain your battery.<\/p>\n

Here are four commonly used features to turn off whenever they\u2019re not needed;  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Location Services and the Vibrate function. Turning these off is simple:<\/p>\n

Here’s How:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. From the Home screen, touch the Settings icon.<\/p>\n

2. Make sure that the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth master controls are turned off.<\/p>\n

3. Select Privacy, then Location Services. Turn the master control off.<\/p>\n

4. To disable vibration, select Sounds, then make sure “Vibrate on Silent” is turned off as well.<\/p>\n

Enjoy more time talking and texting and less time recharging your phone!<\/p>\n

Check back next week for tips on saving battery life on Android smartphones!<\/p>\n

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