5 iPhone Settings Apple Experts Say They Have Turned Off ‘At All Times’ For Faster Performance And Safety

The quickest way to a faster phone is through your settings — and sometimes that means turning off certain settings to maintain a more efficient device.

Some of the most resource-intensive settings on your phone can push the envelope in terms of battery power — they’re doing too much! If they are hard at work and it’s worth it because you benefit from the outcome, that’s one thing. But in many cases you’re not even sure you need these settings in the first place and may feel convinced that you can live without them, but feel reluctant to make any changes that can impact your phone.

It’s time to turn off or adjust these five settings, which are contributing to a slower phone. You’ll notice a big difference when you make these minor changes.

Is your phone so lit up that it could light a path through the darkest of tunnels? Then it’s probably too bright, and a too-bright screen can lead to battery degradation over time. Try experimenting to see which brightness settings is bright enough for you to live with, without compromising your comfort. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > slide the brightness slider down as much as you can to help ease your battery issues.