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How to turn on your iPhone’s Low Power Mode
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iPhone running out of battery when you need it most? Here is how you can make use of the Low Power Mode on the iPhone.
Trying to keep your phone’s battery charged can be an uphill battle, especially if you’re undertaking long journeys where you don’t have the chance to charge your device.
And since we can now access so much on our iPhones, likeApple Pay,Covid Passesand platforms likeSpotify, it’s even more important to make sure that you can access your phone’s information when you’re on the go.
Thankfully, there is a way to help mitigate this issue, as Apple has included a Low Power Mode feature that reduces background activity to help your phone from draining.
Keep reading to find out how you can take advantage of the Low Power Mode on iPhone.
What we used
The Short Version
Step1
Open your iPhone
Turn on and unlock your iPhone to start the process.
Step2
Click on the Settings app
Find the Settings app and click on it. It is grey and has cogs on the logo.
Step3
Scroll down to battery
Once in Settings, scroll down until you find the Battery sub-setting. The logo is a bright green colour with a white battery in the middle.
Step4
Click on Battery
When you have the Battery sub-setting, click on it.
Step5
Switch on the Low Power Mode Button
The Low Power Mode button is the first button available on the Battery page. Click the button on the right-hand side to activate this feature.
Step6
Use your device as normal
Continue to use your device as normal while Low Power Mode is on. You may notice that your phone goes on standby quicker than usual or that your phone is not engaging in background tasks like downloading as much. This is to preserve your battery power. You can switch off Low Power Mode whenever you want, though it will automatically turn off once your iPhone is charging to 80%.
FAQs
The iPhone will present you with the option to turn on Low Power Mode once you hit 20% battery, and it will offer you the chance to turn off Low Battery Mode (provided it’s turned on) once your device is charged to 80%.
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