Why Your iPhone Battery Drains Fast—And How to Fix It

May 30, 2025
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Why Your iPhone Battery Drains Fast—And How to Fix It

Let’s be real—nothing kills the vibe like seeing that red battery bar before noon. If your iPhone battery feels like it’s giving up on life way too fast, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are some easy fixes that can make a huge difference. Whether you’re team iPhone 14 or still rocking an older model, these tips will help stretch that charge and keep you going longer.

1. Turn On Low Power Mode

Swipe into Settings > Battery and flip on Low Power Mode. This magical switch limits background activity like downloads, mail fetch, and animations. It’s your best friend when your phone’s at 20% and you still have errands to run.

2. Adjust Your Screen Brightness & Auto-Lock

Your screen is basically a power hog. Turn down brightness and go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and set it to 30 seconds or 1 minute. Your battery will thank you.

3. Manage Location Services

Some apps track your location constantly (even when they don’t need to). Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and switch unnecessary apps to “While Using the App” or just turn them off.

4. Disable Background App Refresh

Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle it off for apps you don’t need updating constantly. It’s like telling your phone, “chill, you don’t need to refresh Instagram while I’m asleep.”

5. Keep iOS and Apps Updated

Updates aren’t just about new emojis. Apple and developers roll out battery-optimization fixes all the time. Go to Settings > General > Software Update, and keep those apps fresh in the App Store.

6. Check Your Battery Health

Head to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. If it says “Service,” your battery’s probably worn out. iPhone batteries age like milk, not wine. A battery replacement might be worth it.

7. Turn Off Push Mail

If you don’t need emails in real-time, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data, and set it to Fetch or even Manual. Constantly pinging the server eats up juice.

8. Stop Siri & Search From Hogging Power

Siri suggestions and Spotlight searches scan everything. Go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off what you don’t need. It’s less work for your iPhone and more juice for you.

9. Avoid Extreme Temperatures

Your iPhone is picky about the weather. Try to keep it between 32°F and 95°F. Anything too hot or cold will tank your battery performance.

10. Restart Your iPhone Weekly

A simple restart clears memory hogs and buggy background processes. Just power it off and back on once a week—it’s like a spa day for your phone.

Final Thoughts

If your iPhone battery still drains like a leaky faucet after all this, it might be time for a pro to check it out. At Cell Phone & PC Repair, we offer free diagnostics, certified technicians, and battery replacements that won’t break the bank. Stop by our stores in San Angelo, Abilene, or Wylie—and while you’re at it, join our Loyalty Program and score $5 free.

Stay charged, friends!

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23:24 16 Mar 25

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Gabie Dominguez

00:20 07 Feb 25

Terrible. I took my iPad in after it was shattered and upon picking it up the replacement was cracked. I told them before even leaving the store that the repair was damaged. They then “fixed” it again with what only seems to be a plastic screen, it has multiple things stuck in between the screen and the plastic repair. Here it is overly scratched, and in comparison with the same iPad generation you can tell it is subpar. Don’t waste your money here.

amber moore

16:51 03 Feb 25

I would leave no stars for this place if I could. Go here if you want to be robbed, and be treated with poor customer service.I cracked my iPhone screen and had it repaired here. To the tune of almost $300. they guaranteed their work for 30 days.. or so they say and put on their receipts. I had to take my phone back the day after they repaired it due to the screen not working and the phone was over heating. They fixed it no issue. After that the screen was very touchy and worked but not properly. Still overheating and a black spot showed up at the top, with a green streak. I do not live in San Angelo. I did call the shop no answer. When I was back in town, 10 days from the original fix. The shop would not fix it. The man there said I dropped it. I told him I did not. Clearly there are no cracks on the screen, just the mark.As you can see in the photo there are no cracks or breaks in the screen as if it had been dropped. Which I pointed out.He was very rude and stated he "found it hard to believe that I was the only one of their customers with an issue".. so I guess I am a liar. I asked to speak to his manager. He stated he was the manager, and he would fix it for another $150 dollars. I reminded him of their 30 day guarantee, written on the receipt. He refused to honor it. He was very rude and condescending.I do not normally leave bad reviews, but as said I do not live in San Angelo and rely on reviews when looking for services. I would like to save some other person from wasting their money. I have since taken my phone into my cellphone carriers to order a new one. They told me the mark on my screen is a burn from improper placement of the new screen.Very disappointed and upset at throwing $300 dollars away at this business. Not only that but disappointed in the lack of customer service and the way I was treated.