How to Turn Off Background Data on Your iPhone and Save Battery Life

Hey readers,

Are you tired of your iPhone’s battery draining too quickly? One of the biggest culprits of battery drain is background data usage. Background data is the data that your apps use when they’re not open, such as to check for updates or send notifications. While background data can be useful, it can also be a major drain on your battery.

In this article, we’ll show you how to turn off background data usage for individual apps and for all apps at once. We’ll also provide some tips on how to reduce background data usage without turning it off completely.

How to Turn Off Background Data Usage for Individual Apps

To turn off background data usage for an individual app, follow these steps:

Open the Settings app.
Tap on the app that you want to manage.
Tap on the "Background App Refresh" option.
Select the "Off" option.

How to Turn Off Background Data Usage for All Apps

To turn off background data usage for all apps at once, follow these steps:

Open the Settings app.
Tap on the "General" option.
Tap on the "Background App Refresh" option.
Select the "Off" option.

Tips to Reduce Background Data Usage

If you don’t want to turn off background data usage completely, there are a few things you can do to reduce background data usage:

Only allow background data usage for apps that you need it for. For example, you may want to allow background data usage for your messaging app so that you can receive notifications when you get a new message. However, you may not need to allow background data usage for your weather app.
Turn off background data usage for apps that you’re not using. If you’re not using an app, there’s no need to allow it to use background data.
Use Wi-Fi instead of cellular data. Wi-Fi uses less power than cellular data.
Close apps when you’re not using them. Closing apps will prevent them from using background data.
Enable Low Power Mode. Low Power Mode reduces background data usage and other power-hungry activities.

Table: Background Data Usage Settings

Setting	Description
Off	Background data usage is turned off for all apps.
Wi-Fi Only	Background data usage is only allowed when connected to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi & Cellular	Background data usage is allowed when connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.

Conclusion

Turning off background data usage can help you save battery life on your iPhone. By following the tips in this article, you can reduce background data usage without turning it off completely.

If you’re interested in learning more about iPhone battery life, check out our other articles on the topic:

FAQ about "Turn off Background Refresh iPhone"

What is Background Refresh?

Background Refresh allows your apps to check for new content and updates even when you’re not using them.

Why should I turn off Background Refresh?

Turning off Background Refresh can save battery life and reduce data usage.

How do I turn off Background Refresh for all apps?

Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle it off.

How do I turn off Background Refresh for a specific app?

Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh, tap the app, and toggle it off.

What apps should I turn off Background Refresh for?

Apps that you don’t use frequently or that consume a lot of data, such as social media apps or news apps.

Can I turn off Background Refresh only when I’m on Wi-Fi?

Yes, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and tap Wi-Fi Only.

Will turning off Background Refresh affect my notifications?

No, you will still receive notifications for apps that have Background Refresh turned off.

Does turning off Background Refresh affect app functionality?

Some apps may not work properly if Background Refresh is turned off, but most will continue to function normally.

Can I turn off Background Refresh for a limited time?

No, you can only turn it off completely or on only when you’re connected to Wi-Fi.

How do I turn Background Refresh back on?

Follow the same steps as turning it off and toggle it on.