Quick Fixes for iPhone Battery Draining Fast 2025

Is your iPhone battery suddenly ghosting you like your Tinder date? Don't worry, you're not alone! As everyone knows, iPhones don't have the best reputation when it comes to battery life, compared to androids and other mobile devices. But even then, your iPhone battery isn't supposed to drain away so fast.

Luckily, most problems can be fixed with a few smart tweaks. We're going to tell you exactly why your iPhone battery is draining so fast and what to do about it.

Quick Fixes for iPhone Battery Draining Fast

Considering no external damage (like overheating) has been done to your iPhone, here are a few quick tips to restore your iPhone battery to an optimal state:

1 Check Battery Health and Usage

First things first. Go to Settings, click on Battery. Here you can see the Battery Usage by App to find out which one is sneakily wasting your charge.

If apps like social media or video streaming show high usage, consider freezing them, replacing them or limiting their use.

2 Turn Off Background App Refresh

Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.

Turn it off for non-essential apps to prevent constant battery drain in the background.

3 Close Unnecessary Apps

It's almost shocking how many people don't clear their recent apps every hour or so. Apps running in the background (that are not closed) use up so much battery and memory that your iPhone can start to lag.

And when that happens, you might not even know why. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or double-click Home button) and swipe up on apps to close them.

4 Turn Off Location Services

Constant GPS tracking uses a lot of power as well. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and disable or limit access for apps that don't need it.

5 Disable Push Notifications

Push notifications look for data in real-time, draining more battery than quiet notifications. So go to Settings, then Notifications, and turn them off for apps that you don't need notifications for. 

6 Check for iOS Software Updates

This one isn't new. Sometimes it's just the incompatibility that causes your battery life to drain faster than it should. Just go to Settings, click on General, then Software Update and install if you have any new updates available.

7 Turn On Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode reduces background activity and visual effects automatically and increases your battery life by SO much when you need it.

You can enable it via Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode, or add it to the Control Center for easy access.

8 Disable Visual Effects & Auto-Brightness

This one is particularly icky in personal experience. I sincerely hate when my iPhone decides to change the brightness of my screen automatically when I'm just trying to read peacefully. Visual effects can be annoying, too. Especially when they make your phone lag and battery drain. You can:

• Reduce motion and transparency via Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion(toggle it on).



• Disable auto-brightness or manually lower screen brightness from the Control Center… or go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size, and then turn off Auto-Brightness.

9 Reinstall or Update Problematic Apps

Apps that have bugs or constant background processes cause excessive battery use. Update apps via the App Store or uninstall and reinstall them to clear cache or glitches.

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10 Turn Off Automatic Downloads

Go to Settings > App Store and disable auto-downloads for apps, music, and updates. This way you can update only what you need. Save space and your battery at the same time.

11 Manage Your Email Settings

Your phone constantly looking for new emails drains battery more than you think it does—especially if you work in an industry where emails are the main method of communication or you just have a lot of newsletters and spams coming in.

You can turn them off by going to Settings > Apps > Mail > Mail Accounts > Fetch New Data and switch to "Manual" or "Fetch" with longer intervals.

12 Optimize Your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Usage

Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use to prevent your phone from constantly searching for networks. Swipe up the Control Center for quickly toggling it on and off.

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13 Keep Your iPhone in Optimal Temperature Range

After the iPhone 15 overheating disaster, we think you already know this one—Avoid extreme heat or cold.

Batteries work best between 0°C–35°C (32°F–95°F). Also, don't leave your iPhone in direct sunlight or freezing temperature.

14 Avoid Excessive Charging and Discharging

Don't let your battery reach 0% or stay at 100% (plugged-in charging port) for too long. Keep it between 20%–80% for long-lasting health.

15 Use Optimized Battery Charging

Luckily, the iPhone has a nice feature called "Optimized Battery Charging" that slows down charging after 80%!

You can enable it in Settings > Battery > Charging and toggle the "Optimized Battery Charging" option on.

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16 Reset iPhone to Factory Settings (As a Last Resort)

In case nothing else works, we recommend resetting your iOS to factory settings as a last resort. Don't do it without preparation though! Make sure to:

• Backup your iPhone first via iCloud or iTunes.
• Then go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.

17 Visit Apple Support or Get a Battery Replacement

If your battery health is consistently low and easily drains out, then the problem is deeper than a few background processes.

It's time to visit the nearby Apple Service Center to schedule a Genius Bar appointment and find the root cause of the problem. They'll be able to tell what's wrong, and replace your battery if needed.

Conclusion

Fixing your iPhone battery life is clearly no rocket science—but it does require some research to know what works. That's what we did—we did our research and brought the best tips and tricks for you guys, so that you don't have to do the tedious search after search to find a few tips that don't even work well.

By keeping your settings optimized, and using a few features like Low Power Mode and Fast Charging with limits, you can easily extend your battery's performance and lifespan. That's why you need to stay proactive and check your iPhone's battery health frequently regularly to avoid unexpected surprises.

Bonus Tip: Need More Help?

If we missed something in this blog post, you can alway visit Apple's official battery support page for advanced diagnostics and resources. And if you're still missing something, their support team is waiting for you to reach out!

That's all for today, readers. We hope to see you again in the next blog post. Wish you great battery health!

iPhone Battery FAQs: Quick Answers to Common Questions

How Long Should My iPhone Battery Last?

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Assuming your iPhone is in good shape, and is above iPhone X - it should last 8-14 hours on average, depending on your usage and the iPhone model. The latest iPhones are marketed to have better battery capacity than the older models.

Is It Safe to Use My iPhone While Charging?

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Totally—with precautions. Make sure you aren't using it near electricity-conducive devices, and that you aren't doing any heavy tasks on your iPhone; otherwise it can heat up during fast charging and potentially lead to a disaster.

What Is the Ideal Percentage to Charge My iPhone?

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Try to keep it over 20% (before the low battery alert shows up) and under 80% (to avoid overcharging your phone) at all times to keep your iPhone battery at optimum health!

Can I Use My iPhone Battery If It's Swelling?

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Absolutely not! Immediately shut it down and take it to the nearest Apple service center or a certified repair shop. This is a real hazard, and precautions should be taken early on to avoid situations like these.