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iPhone Battery Saving Tips WIKI - since the parks will be jammed packed this week, this post will come in handy. Please put all of your best battery saving iPhone tips on this single post. I am going to make these Wiki posts easy to access, so you are helping me build resources that will benefit everyone! Thanks!
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Turn off Wifi while in the parks, this will save a lot of power because when wifi is on, your iPhone is constantly searching for available networks - Admin Like(8)  Reply
Turn off 3G. - GoofyJoe  1864.2 #41 12-27-10 3:36PM Like(3)  Reply
This was supposed to be a comment not a reply lol oops. - Jackie211  472.2 #255 12-28-11 9:10PM
but that would mean turning off my Nexus entirely, or going to Airplane mode! - shadowgamer  1954.3 #37 8-16-12 6:28PM
This tip works for when there are too many people using their phones & are jamming the cell towers: remove 3G & restart your phone. All phones are programmed to find the "best" signal, so then 3G get backed up & you can't make phone calls or use data. Instead, try to make your phone access 2G or edge, the "slower" signal, which is less accessed. Works every time... even when I was in SF for the Giants parade at City Hall. - PrincessSarah  157.3 #2189 12-27-10 3:47PM Like(1)  Reply
Hate to be a "Debbie downer" but with all these tips to turn everything off, to save battery life. Might as well just turn off the phone. I actually think the solar powered battery charger is the best solution that way you can keep the phone and everything else on :) - anthony91765  20.8 #4981 12-27-10 4:12PM Like(1)  Reply
I carry a callpod and dont shut anything off. Everytime i eat or sit down i recharge my phone with the pod. - GoofyJoe  1864.2 #41 12-27-10 4:14PM Like(1)  Reply
Airplane mode, brightness at middle setting, wifi off, bluetooth off. With Sbsettings this is done in seconds. I also have remove bg which kills all my unused processes. Whenever I need to make an call, upload a pic or update I just switch the airplane toggle and I'm back on 3G. I mostly use my phone for pics and videos. How is it a Debbie downer. I don't need a million apps running and push notifications just so I can know you just had a coke zero and a churro. I don't need Bluetooth because I not in my car and need my phone synced with my stereo. Plus I not a doctor so I do not need to receive phone calls while I am at DL. - Leatherneck  7.6 #7808 12-27-10 4:23PM Like(1)  Reply
I second Airplane Mode! Just toggle back to normal mode when you need to use your phone, then back, etc...super easy :o) - HadMatter  351.2 #409 12-28-11 9:18PM
Lower screen brightness. - Calypso  813.0 #113 12-27-10 3:37PM Like  Reply
Carry a battery back up. - GoofyJoe  1864.2 #41 12-27-10 3:37PM Like  Reply
Turn vibrate off - go to Settings-Sounds - Admin Like  Reply
I agree goofeyJoe!! I got two just to b safe!!! - eeyoreNfam  58.5 #3603 12-27-10 3:39PM Like  Reply
Turn off Bluetooth - go to Settings-General-Bluetooth - Admin Like  Reply
Strapya world sells a solar charger too yay Eco friendly wear it on your hip or backpack collect energy and charge it when u need it :) - FigmentPigment  16.5 #5458 12-27-10 3:42PM Like  Reply
Change email setting to Manual and turn push off. - NikkiMickey  1587.8 #49 12-27-10 3:56PM Like  Reply
carry your plug and cord and look up where the outlets are and sit and people watch for a few. - Plumiegirl  3350.3 #10 12-27-10 4:17PM Like  Reply
@GJ i just looked at the callpod and it is cool, thanks for the info. - Plumiegirl  3350.3 #10 12-27-10 4:35PM Like  Reply
I charge it to 100% in the car on the way up and also turn of wifi since there isn't any anyway. And we have backup power packs we got at Target for $30. Sometimes I don't even need to use it. It depends on how long we're there and how much I use the phone. But I do spend a lot of time on MW and FB and using my phone as a camera. - TickledTink  352.8 #408 12-27-10 4:35PM Like  Reply
Turn off all your push notifications and turn off email notifications and do them manually - Authayma  86.7 #3193 12-27-10 4:36PM Like  Reply
Buy a mophie juice pack and you will have no worries! - Elfie  104.4 #2985 12-27-10 4:43PM Like  Reply
Double click the Home button to get the multi-tasking bar up, then press and hold one of the icons, and delete all of them from the multi tasking bar - Admin Like  Reply
I was recently told about this and it sure does help!! - Jaytasmic  373.3 #368 12-27-11 11:14PM
When you're done entering wait times click the button on the top right of your phone to turn your screen off instead of waiting for it to timeout! - Dreamseeker  526.9 #219 12-28-10 8:35PM Like  Reply
Bump - GodOfWine  465.5 #262 12-28-10 9:38PM Like  Reply
@ admin jailbreak then download remove bg. All processes are killed with one tap on the screen. - Leatherneck  7.6 #7808 1-4-11 8:23PM Like  Reply
Turning off a lot of those things mentioned in the above posts, worked really well for me on my visit in January. Try it next time. - Song  875.7 #103 1-25-11 9:59AM Like  Reply
A solar charger was great but it only worked when we were stationary for a while (e.g., lunch, etc.). We tried clipping it on the backpack as we strolled through the Parks but the unit would stop charging whenever we walked through shadows. We even had to "chase" the sun on the table when we were charging as we ate. - NermieMouse  89.4 #3156 12-27-11 11:06PM Like  Reply
A case the works really good but is a little pricey is the Mophie Juice pack air or Juice Pack Plus. It can charge your phone since it is a special case with a battery inside of it. - robman97  355.4 #402 12-27-11 11:12PM Like  Reply
Great tips everyone 👍 - Jillian  765.4 #129 12-27-11 11:20PM Like  Reply
Does anyone remember a link from MouseWait for an external battery charger? When I clicked on it, there was a quick message about MouseWait would benefit and it took me to the product's page on Amazon. I can't seem to find it on any of my cached MouseWait pages . . . I do see a link for the ZAGGsparq here today.Does anyone have any comments/feedback on these chargers? Thanks in advance. - NermieMouse  89.4 #3156 12-28-11 8:28PM Like  Reply
Sprint had a charger that charged with out being plugged in and fit any USB. When it was plugged it in charged itself and the phone. I use it and it works great. I have no idea what it's called. - Minnis2Society  360.0 #391 12-31-11 8:17AM
Try something you have never done in your life turn off your phone if you need help hold down the button on top ( thats right there is a button up there) and hold it for 3 seconds and slide to off. Amazing you found a new feature on your i phone yea!!!!  - puddy77  84.2 #3226 12-28-11 8:59PM Like  Reply
I can't turn my phone off.....it won't let me - dug_one  1431.6 #55 12-28-11 9:00PM Like  Reply
sounds like my brother's phone haha. - chris.  2507.3 #24 12-28-11 9:11PM
Turn off all push notifications including emails, turn bright off phone, double tap the home button and and close all app's, turn 3G off, turn wifi off, take pictures only when needed. Fully charge phone before leaving and carry a Trent or any other extra battery for your phone - Jackie211  472.2 #255 12-28-11 9:11PM Like  Reply
Bumping for those in the parks today! :) - MonteKristal  308.7 #568 12-31-11 7:34AM Like  Reply
Very thoughtful of you ^_^ - luvMickey  491.7 #243 12-31-11 7:36AM
 - MarcoInTheAz  598.0 #184 12-31-11 7:45AM Like  Reply
Can we start a similar resource for iPhone (portable battery) chargers? I got a mophie juice pack "boost" last year and it turned out to be junk  :(  so I'm looking for a replacement. So far, I've seen a ZAGG sparq, a callpod, the mophie juice pack "air" and the "plus", as well as a Trent listed on MW. Anyone willing to share their experiences? Any suggestions for other units? - NermieMouse  89.4 #3156 1-9-12 1:52PM Like  Reply
I use my Zagg sparq and it gives 3 full charges to my iPhone. Small and compact. Compatible with any USB device. Quick charge and I can use my phone while it's charging! - adhhsigner  8.3 #7440 4-25-12 12:07PM
Just got one a couple weeks ago at Office Depot called a Snow Leopard, works great, get 5 complete charges , slightly larger than the phone, can charge two phones at once and $39.95. Works for all phone types. - Mikesaxclar  228.6 #1267 8-16-12 5:50PM Like  Reply
Look for somebody's post about a groovy deal from new Trent. You're welcome. - Butterlina  1308.0 #62 8-16-12 5:58PM Like  Reply
I have the New Trent & it's great. When I am uploading pics to post I stop and plug in and check messages. There are tons of great places to sit & charge in both parks. - ShariRenee  1562.4 #50 11-21-12 8:29PM
Turn off GPS. This really drains the battery. Buy a NewTrent! - VeloMouseGirl  549.7 #203 8-16-12 6:10PM Like  Reply
I keep my GPS off but still enter wait times - Jenniferr  428.0 #295 8-16-12 6:30PM
This is a yes and no. If you're constantly using apps that try and access your location whether its hidden or obvious it could drain it. Just really depends on what apps you have installed and what's running in the background. - RickChavez  2197.1 #30 8-16-12 6:32PM
Plug in the outside patio, by the fireplace at the Grand Californian. - DoomBugE  7.7 #7766 11-21-12 8:21PM Like  Reply
I used the MouseWait link and bought a Trent. It arrived today. Yay to those advocating for others turning off their phones at Disneyland but your directing this towards a Live from Disneyland app that relies on users having their phones on to update those wait times and offer live pics. - MrsMears  212.5 #1455 11-21-12 8:54PM Like  Reply

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