How to Manage App Background Refresh to Save Battery Life

• January 27, 2026
• Admin
• Apple
• Android

Step-by-Step Checklist (User-Friendly)

✅ Step 1: Open Device Settings

                  -  Unlock your phone

               - Tap Settings

📌 Purpose: Access system-level battery and app controls.

✅ Step 2: Go to Background App Refresh (iPhone)

                       -  Tap General

              - Select Background App Refresh

📌 Tip: Tis controls which apps are allowed to update in the background.

✅ Step 3: Choose the Best Refresh Option

       Select one of the following:

         - Off → Maximum battery savings

         - Wi-Fi → Best balance (recommended)

         - Wi-Fi & Mobile Data → Highest battery usage

    ✔ Recommended: Choose Wi-Fi or Off

✅ Step 4: Disable Refresh for Non-Essential Apps

   -   Scroll through the app list

   -  Turn OFF background refresh for:

                       - Games

           - Shopping apps

           - Entertainment apps

           - Social media (optional)

✔ Keep ON only:

         - Messaging apps

         - Email

         - Navigation apps (Maps)

🤖 Android Users – Step-by-Step

✅ Step 1: Open Settings

          - Tap Settings

          - Go to Apps or Apps & Notifications

✅ Step 2: Select an App

           - Choose the app you want to manage

            - Tap Battery

✅ Step 3: Restrict Background Usage

        Choose:

         - Optimize → Balanced battery usage

         - Restricted → Maximum battery savings

✔ Repeat for apps you rarely use.

🔋 Extra Battery Optimization Tips

- Enable Low Power Mode / Battery Saver

- Reduce background activity for social apps

- Review these settings every 2–3 months

- Update apps regularly (updates often improve efficiency)