Care for battery, storage and device

Observe the battery before drawing conclusions

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Battery.
3. Review the daily usage and the apps that used the most.
4. Tap Battery Health to see its condition. On an iPhone 14 or earlier it is called Battery Health & Charging.

Syncing, navigation or the camera can use more power than usual. Compare several moments before concluding that the battery is faulty.

You do not need to run the battery down every day. Use compatible cables and chargers in good condition, and avoid excessive heat. Optimized charging and limit options depend on the model.

Review storage with a plan

When the iPhone fills up, the temptation is to delete photos in a hurry. First see what is taking the space.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap iPhone Storage and wait for the calculation to finish.
4. Identify the large categories: videos, downloads and apps can take more than small photos.
5. Read the storage recommendations.

The iPhone can remove apps you do not use on its own, while keeping their data. To turn this on, open Settings, tap Apps, then App Store, and turn on Offload Unused Apps.

Review the downloads you recognize inside their own app. Removing an offline download can be different from deleting an item from a synced library.

Clean and update without risk

• Disconnect accessories before cleaning.
• Use a soft, lint-free cloth, following the instructions for your model.
• Do not spray liquids directly or insert objects into the ports.

If a liquid warning appears, follow the device's instructions and avoid wired charging until it is resolved. Do not apply heat or use rice as a repair.

Software Update is in Settings, inside General. Before updating, have a backup, which is a copy of your information, plus enough space and charge. This is how you check the iCloud backup:

1. Open Settings and tap your name.
2. Tap iCloud.
3. Tap iCloud Backup.
4. Check that Back Up This iPhone is turned on.

Before a major version, confirm your essential apps and give the process time. iOS 27 may pause charging or some tasks because of temperature; let the iPhone cool naturally in a ventilated place.

Recognize when to stop