Dealing with a fast-draining smartphone battery can be frustrating. Before you start thinking about iPhone^® repairs, however, there are a few ways to potentially improve battery life. Here are a few steps to keep your iPhone device’s battery lasting as long as possible.

How to Improve Your iPhone Device’s Battery

1. Reduce the Brightness

One of the quickest ways to resolve battery issues is to lower the brightness. Max brightness uses more battery power, and in most cases, you don’t require these high settings. Swipe up on the home screen to load the functions menu. You’ll see a vertical bar to control the brightness. Lower it with your thumb until you find a brightness setting that works. If you don’t notice a difference in the battery’s life span in the next few days, consider visiting an iPhone repair shop.

2. Close Unused Apps

Even when you aren’t using apps, they’re still running in the background and slowly draining battery power. If you're finished using them, close them out. To do this, double tap the home button. A side-scrolling display of active apps will appear. Scroll through and swipe up on the apps you aren’t using to turn them off.

3. Upgrade Your OS

Battery life improvements are often a focal point in the latest OS releases by Apple^®, and you need to stay as up to date as possible. To update your OS, go to “Settings,” “General,” and “Software Update.” Here, you can easily download and install the latest OS. To ensure you stay up to date, turn on “Automatic Updates” on this page.

If your iPhone device’s battery has a short life span, turn to Experimax Valdosta in Lowndes County, GA. They offer a variety of used Apple products, including iPad^® tablets, MacBook^® laptops, and iPhone devices. They also provide comprehensive computer, tablet, and iPhone repair services and will work with you to find a product that meets your needs. Call (229) 474-3299 to schedule iPhone repairs, and visit us at 3009 N. Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA to browse their inventory of certified pre-owned products.