You have an iPhone, but you use it poorly. Not always and it may not be a drama either, but the truth is that you are not the only one. There is a series of myths and legends around using an iPhone that sometimes we come to believe that they are absolute truths when they are not. We have reviewed some of them to try not to do them, as they waste time and sometimes even endanger the operation of the device.
1- Let the battery discharge completely
The charging cycles of the iPhone, like any other device with lithium batteries, determine its deterioration. The more cycles there are carried out, the more it deteriorates. We won’t be able to stop this, but we can slow it down if we take into account that Each charge from 0 to 100% represents a complete cycle for the battery.
Therefore, letting the iPhone turn off at 0% and recharging it is not recommended. It’s okay to do it eventually, but it’s better not to make it a regular practice. Experts recommend charging it between 20% and 80%, but if you want to balance durability and fun, 30% to 100% is a good option.
2- Never calibrate the iPhone battery
As per the above, sometimes it is advisable to calibrate the iPhone battery. There’s no written rule, but if you’ve never done it, it might be worth doing. recalculate all its parameters and avoid errors such as that the iPhone has 4%, for example, and yet it turns off. When this happens, it is due to improper calibration.
Generally speaking, calibration involves completely draining the battery (here yes), leaving the iPhone off for about 6 hours, then fully charging it while it’s off and leaving it like that for another 6 hours ( even if it has already reached 100%). Then you can use it normally.
3- Don’t turn off the iPhone from time to time
Even the US security agency recommends turning off the iPhone to close the door to certain malware that disappears when restarted. However, and without compromising security, the truth is that Turning off the iPhone also improves performance preventing errors from occurring.
You’ve often heard the phrase “turn iPhone off and on again” when faced with seemingly hardware problems. However, they are often caused by processes running in the background. And this is solved by restarting the iPhone. Therefore, if it fails, restart it, but do not wait for errors and try to do it at least two or three times a month.
4- Change the position of the hands to reach “what is above”
This is something that is particularly visible on large iPhones (the ‘Plus’ and ‘Max’). Even without having a small hand, it is obvious that accessing icons and other elements from above can be complicated with just one hand, leading us to force our posture or use both hands.
Well, there is a setting that is not very well known and which allows easily access the top of the screen. This involves double-tapping the iPhone’s bottom bar. Of course, you need to make sure that the ‘Easy Access’ option is enabled (visible in Settings > Accessibility > Faucet).
5- Let the system occupy iPhone space
There is an exercise that, although it is not necessary to do every day, it is advisable to do it from time to time. Especially when a big update comes out. It is about go Settings > General > iPhone Storage and check “iOS” and “System Data” at the bottom. As a general rule, they should not exceed 10 GB each.
If you find that it weighs significantly more, it’s time to make some changes. This is a space on the iPhone classified as “Other” where operating system-related data accumulates and can sometimes take up more than necessary. In this case, there is no choice but to completely restore iPhone and not load any backup (you can safely keep data like photos, videos and others that you have synced with iCloud).
6- Not updating the iPhone regularly
We will not deny that there are iOS updates that may contain errors or consume iPhone battery, especially in early versions. However, there is a compelling reason to always update to the latest version: security. Although the update does not contain major new functional or visual features, security fixes are still added to protect them from cyberattacks.
7- Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to save battery
One of the classic tips to save iPhone battery is to turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. And the truth is that yes, it saves battery. However, There are too few savings to compensate. Therefore, for practical purposes, it is almost the same as enabling them.
There are tests like the one carried out by the New York Times which demonstrate that there is little difference between having connections activated and deactivated. Therefore, turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to save battery in iOS is more of a myth than a reality.
8- Use any uncertified charger
Unfortunately, we have witnessed close-up cases of cell phone explosions that ended up causing fires. In most cases this is due to a faulty battery and/or the use of chargers that do not have safety and quality certificates. In the case of Apple, the MFi (acronym for Designed for iPhone).
And no, it is not necessary to buy an original or very expensive one. There is certified cables and power adapters at good prices and which can be purchased on portals such as Amazon or in nearby physical stores. Just look for that MFi seal.
9- Do not make system backups
A backup, as the name already suggests, provides security. And a lot. If for any reason you need to get a new iPhone (loss, theft, breakdown, etc.), there is the possibility of load the copy made leaving the iPhone exactly as it was. From your apps, photos, notes and other information to the settings you’ve already configured.
Perhaps the best (and most practical) idea is to make a copy of the iPhone in iCloud, as this can be done from Settings and allow it to be automatic every day. However, Apple only gives away 5GB for these copies for free, and you’ll have to pay iCloud+ fees to scale your data.
Therefore, if you do not want or cannot pay, there is also the possibility of make the copy with any computerwhether it’s a Mac or a Windows PC. By connecting the iPhone to this device, you can open the Apple device management application and make a copy of it which will be saved to the computer disk.
10- Turn it off when we are at a gas station
According to their signage, it is prohibited to use cell phones at a gas station to refuel. In fact, the DGT has confirmed that they can fine us for this, although in practice this is not prosecuted (unless the car is already started and moving). The reason for banning it is none other than the risk of explosion.
However, there are studies which show that the risk of explosion is minimal. This is because the waves emitted by iPhones and other smartphones are extremely ridiculous in producing a physical effect that ultimately causes the fuel to explode. Therefore, avoid using it, but don’t be obsessed either because you won’t cause any fire because of it.
11- Close all applications to save battery
We return to the subject of the battery to clarify that it’s not necessary to close applications when we stop using them. Actually, it’s counterproductive to do so. iOS is a system that tries to manage all the applications in the background and, if it finds that it is consuming too many resources and is not being used, it paralyzes them.
However, if we continually close them, every time we open them they will have to load the content again. And this not only generates a greater delay, but also a maximum consumption which, although not excessive, is higher than that caused by constantly closing applications.
12- Do not carry credit cards nearby in case they become demagnetized
As was the case with the gas station issue, The magnetic field generated by the iPhone is extremely weakenough to interfere with any credit or debit cards we carry nearby. And it doesn’t matter if it’s an iPhone 12 or later, compatible with MagSafe and with more magnets.
The best proof of all this is that Apple itself markets MagSafe wallets with the idea of carrying a card holder on the back of the iPhone. And from experience, we can attest to never having had a problem with demagnetized cards or the like.
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