I will be honest – each of the new iOS update often leaves my iPhone a little slow. Of course, I could run out and go to the last iPhone. But why do this when I can breathe new life into my old iPhone by enjoying a few easy tips?
One of the best things I have done to breathe new life into my old iPhone has been to unclutter it – starting with unused applications. Like most people, I sometimes download applications for a unique or curiosity need, to forget them later. These applications occupy storage, perform background processes and slow down overall performance.
To clean things, I regularly review the applications I have installed and delete those I no longer need. To do this, you can head to Settings> General> iPhone storage And go through all applications one by one.
Of course, it is a time well in a process, but it helps to unclutter my digital life and recover the performance of my phone on the right track.
In addition, while widgets offer quick access to information, having too much can drain the battery life and slow down your phone. I find that it is better to remove unnecessary widgets and organize those remaining. This not only maintains my home screen without size, but also reduces the unnecessary pressure on the resources of my phone.
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Erase the storage space by moving the data to iCloud
Having free storage is crucial for any smartphone to work well. Since my iPhone has only 128 GB of internal storage, I went to iCloud + and I opted for a 200 GB storage plan. This gives me a lot of space to unload my data without worrying about lack room.
With large iCloud storage, I can download all my photos and videos on iCloud, allowing me to delete them from my device without losing them. To make this process without seam, I allowed the Optimizing iPhone storage functionality. This allows my iPhone to keep smaller and economical versions of photo space on the device while storing full resolution files safely in iCloud.
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Erase Safari data
I spend a lot of time surfing the Internet on my iPhone, and over time, browsers like Safari can become slow due to covers, cookies and navigation stories accumulated. With so many websites forcing us to accept cookies these days, this data can quickly accumulate.
When this happens, Safari takes more time to load and does not feel as reactive as before. I noticed that compensation for the history and data from the safari navigation helps to solve this problem.
All you have to do is head to Settings> Safari> Clear data from history and website To erase browser data. This will accelerate not only Safari, but will also release additional storage on the iPhone.
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Activate the reduction in movement and transparency
Even with all the optimization, the fact that my iPhone 12 is over three years old and does not have the fastest processor does not change. To lighten the load on the phone processor and ensure that it works well with the latest iOS version, I found that the animations and the visual effects disabled.
You can do so by heading to Settings> Accessibility> Movement and switch to Reduce movement. This reduces fantasy animations, such as the parallax effect on the home screen and applications, which makes my iPhone plus snapp. Instead of zooming and smooth sliding effects, applications simply discolour, which might not look flashy but definitively accelerates things.
Likewise, I activated Reduce transparency while heading towards Settings> Accessibility> Text display and size. This minimizes transparent effects in places like the control center and the menus, which makes you easier to read and less trying on the processor of my iPhone.
The difference is subtle but notable – the menus seems more solid, and the interface is generally more reactive.
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Disable Automatic Applications Downloads
Although it is practical to update applications in the background, it can also drain the battery life and increase the number of fundamental activities, which I cannot afford on an aging device .
So, I disabled automatic downloads by heading to Settings> Applications> App Storeand deactivate the tilting under Automatic downloads. In this way, I have total control over the moment and applications that applications update, ensuring that my iPhone is not bogged down with unnecessary processes in the background.
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Deactivate the updating of the background apps for unnecessary applications
Aside from application downloads, I also decided to deactivate the updating of applications for unnecessary applications. Although this feature allows applications to recover new data in the background and display notifications in a timely manner, it can also be a pork of resources. All my applications – and certainly not games – are not allowed.
So, I rock the background application to update the applications that do not need it by heading to Settings> General> Refreshment of the background application. This helps to release system resources and make my iPhone smoother despite its age. If I notice that an application did not update when I open it, I can always turn it back on, but in most cases, I do not miss it at all.
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Replace the battery
Over time, smartphones batteries wear out and, when they do, their performance takes a hit. After using my iPhone for three years, I noticed that the battery had trouble lasting a full day. The Apple battery health tool has confirmed my suspicions: it was time to replace the battery.
Since I plan to keep this iPhone for a few more years, replacement of the battery was worth the cost – and the difference was immediately noticeable. My iPhone has stopped closing unexpectedly, and I could spend a full day without rushing for a charger.
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Disable low power mode
Although low -power mode is ideal for containing the additional battery life out of the iPhone, it can slow things considerably. Before replacing the battery, I relied on it daily just to spend the afternoon, but it came at a cost of performance.
With a fresh battery, I no longer have to keep the low power mode all the time. The result? My applications run freely in the background, scrolling feels more fluid and my phone simply feels more snapp.
He recalled that low -power mode is ideal for emergencies, but keeping it all the time held my phone.
It is easy to assume that an iPhone is condemned after a few years of updates, but with good adjustments, it can always work surprisingly well. With a fresh battery, storage cleaning and some smart adjustments, my iPhone is now faster, more reliable and ready to last a few more years.
