How to: Tips to improve short iPhone battery life

Channel: CNET
Uploaded by CNET on 20111031
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Tags: how to, video, tutorial, Sharon Vaknin, iPhone, iOS, iOS 5, battery, charge, drain, Siri, location, gps, settings, How-to, Mobile Device, Cell

Watch this video on CNET TV: http://cnettv.cnet.com/tips-improve-short-iphone-battery-life/9742-1_53-50114148.html If iOS 5 is killing your battery, tweak these settings to get more juice out of your iPhone 4S.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the tips shared in the video to help improve short iPhone battery life on iOS 5 (particularly on the iPhone 4S): Reset Network Settings: Go to General > Reset > Select Reset Network Settings and enter your passcode [00:30]. This causes the phone to restart without erasing personal data, though you will need to re-enter Wi-Fi passwords afterwards [00:35]. Manage Location Services: Navigate to location services and turn off unnecessary features that constantly track your location and drain the battery [00:46]. Reminders are noted as a major culprit due to location-based tracking [00:55]. Additionally, scroll down to System Services and disable location-based iAds and setting time zone updates unless traveling [01:15]. Disable Diagnostic Reports: Stop your phone from periodically sending diagnostic data to Apple by going to General > About > Diagnostics and Usage and selecting Don't Send [01:26]. Turn Off Siri's "Raise to Speak" (iPhone 4S only): Go to General > Siri and turn off the "Raise to Speak" feature [01:43]. This prevents the phone from continuously monitoring the light sensor to activate Siri [01:49]. Condition Your Battery: If battery life remains poor after adjusting settings, let the battery drain completely and then recharge it fully using an AC adapter [02:08]. Performing this conditioning process at least once a month is recommended [02:15]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exlJFv-ns-E How to: Tips to improve short iPhone battery life CNET · 145K views

Viewer Discussion & Comments

@BernieB561

This HELP out a lot. Thanks

@TheArtHippy

This helped out a lot, thanks!

@mikejunior1641

the best video ever thanx hotty

@Fellj1801

Sharon, Molly and Brian are the best!!!

@alqumaro

Thanks for the tip CNET. I am using the 2000 mAh battery (mophie juice) from Best Buy for a $100 and works very well; There's also the 1500 for about $80.

@midwaypitt

Thanks for the tips.

@Sharapova86

ok iv done all those, hopefully they will improve my terrible battery life some bit

@blonde198821

Great video Shannon thanks! :)

@Empre55

Thanks that's a great video hope apple sort it out!!!

@TheYeska34

Great info .

@ALTN8NRG

Always have a backup without. Brookstone makes a laptop battery that recharges usb devices. I used it on a 13 hour flight with no issues. Also sun tactics makes a nice solar charger for usb devices. The iPhone does need a bigger battery, esp with the power apps. I use my phone like a laptop.

@derekmification

Thanks! I needed that! :)...

@cooperlowery7220

thanks, helped allot:)

@abitabh_jk

Thank you

@Candyscull101

I'll try this :)