Iphone 11 battery performance when using apps

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Iphone 11 battery performance when using apps

Hi All, I signed up for a three year cointract with my Service Provider in July 2022. I was very happy and as i am now retired figured it would be my last phone. All was good and I could use the phone with ease as it gave me the option to zoom text (Ionly have 40% vison left) and use Siri to read my messages coming in and I could answer them witrh ease. Suddenly one day the phone issued an 'overheating' warning while I was watching short videos. , I put the phone down and left if for the night., The next morning it was ok but every time used an app the bateery drained at an alarmign rate, I could not lisaten to anythign unless the volume was at 100%.

If I leave the phone and ont uuse it then the battery lasts a long time so I dont think it is a battery problem per se. As the phone is still under warranty I called my service provder and they said to bring it in and confirmed it was still uder warrantly... As luck wouldahave it , as I was removing the sim card so my son could take it in for me I dropped the phone and it made a small chip on the screen so when my sone got the phone to the repair center thewy wouldd not even loook at it as they said I had "abused" the phone.. So here I sit with just ovr two years lleft on my contract on a phone whose battery will not last past an hour or two... Can an yone advise me as to what could be the problem? The battery drains witban any app I use so I cannmot pinpoint a specific app.. has anyone else hafdd this issue at all with a possible remedy? As I say, it only statered after the phone overheated

Would appreciate any assistance or advice....

Kind regards

Gary

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 18, 2023 5:10 AM

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SravanKrA

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Jun 18, 2023 6:14 AM in response to garwil

Depends on the usage.

Protect & Prolong the life of your iPhone's Battery:

Try some of these options too.

To prolong the life of your iPhone battery, you can follow these tips and best practices:

Optimize Battery Charging: Enable the "Optimized Battery Charging" feature on your iPhone. It helps reduce the wear on the battery by slowing down the battery aging process. You can find this option in Settings > Battery > Battery Health. About Optimized Battery Charging on your iPhone - Apple Support (IN)
Avoid Extreme Temperatures: Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can negatively impact your battery life. Avoid exposing your iPhone to excessive heat or cold, such as leaving it in direct sunlight or in a freezing car.If your iPhone or iPad gets too hot or too cold – Apple Support (UK)
Use Original Chargers and Cables: Always use Apple's original chargers and cables or certified third-party accessories. Low-quality chargers or cables can damage the battery and reduce its lifespan. Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories - Apple Support (IN)
Avoid Draining the Battery to Zero: Charge it whenever the charge becomes lower than 20%. The rest is up to you when to charge. how long to charge, how often to charge, which adapter to use starting from 5W to 140W USB-C Power Adapter etc.
Optimize Display Settings: Adjust your display settings to optimize battery life. Lower the screen brightness, enable auto-brightness, and use shorter screen timeout durations. Adjust the display and text size on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)
Minimize Background App Refresh: Limit the number of apps allowed to refresh in the background. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and disable it for apps that don't require real-time updates. Switch apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
Disable Push Email: Push email notifications can drain your battery quickly. Instead, set your email accounts to fetch data manually or at longer intervals. You can change this setting in Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data.
Disable Unnecessary Notifications: Reduce the number of unnecessary notifications you receive. Go to Settings > Notifications and customize which apps can send you notifications.
Limit Location Services: Some apps use GPS and location services in the background, which can drain your battery. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and disable location access for apps that don't require it.
Update iOS: Keep your iPhone's operating system up to date. Apple regularly releases updates that can include optimizations and improvements for battery life.
1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
Enable Low Power Mode: When your battery is running low, enable Low Power Mode in Settings > Battery. It reduces power consumption by disabling non-essential features.
Avoid Battery Drain during Storage: If you need to store your iPhone for an extended period, make sure to charge it to around 50% first. This helps prevent the battery from draining completely, which can be harmful.
Disable Dynamic Backgrounds and Motion Effects: Dynamic backgrounds and motion effects use additional processing power and can impact battery life. Use a static wallpaper and disable parallax motion effects in Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion.
Limit Widgets: Widgets on the Today View can consume battery life. Remove or limit the number of widgets displayed by swiping right on the home screen, scrolling to the bottom, and tapping Edit.
Adjust Auto-Lock Time: Shorten the auto-lock time on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, and select a shorter time interval to turn off the screen more quickly when not in use.
Use Wi-Fi Instead of Cellular Data: When possible, connect to Wi-Fi networks instead of relying on cellular data. Using Wi-Fi consumes less power than using cellular data.
Enable Airplane Mode in Low or No Coverage Areas: When you're in an area with low or no cellular coverage, enabling Airplane Mode can prevent your iPhone from constantly searching for a signal and draining the battery.

By following these tips, you can help prolong the battery life of your iPhone and maintain its overall performance over time.

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H1290

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Jun 18, 2023 9:01 AM in response to garwil

Thanks for following up!

Your battery is doing well, in terms of its capacity relative to when it was brand new. Apple suggests you have it replaced when the Max. Capacity reaches 80%.

At this point, I would suggest you Contact Apple Support for further assistance. I wish you a timely solution!

See the link to contact Apple Support here: Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

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garwil Author

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Jun 18, 2023 7:05 AM in response to SravanKrA

Hi SravanKrA ,

Many thanbks for your reply.

I have most , if not all these settings disabled. i.e notifications etc. As I have bad Eyesight I cannot use anything that is dynamic such as backrounds and have a plain blue backround,

Battery chargiung tips are all followed as i need this phone to last so dont use many of the functions etc... Only puch notifcatiopn is mail, whatsapp and I am oin wifi- 99 % of teh time. Locations settings also switched off for all but Find My..

My text zoom is now also not working, either for a per-app or sandalone app..

Best regards

Gary

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