iPhone Secrets

Disable automatic downloads and app updates

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Downloading apps and updating them in the background uses a lot of power. Turn it off:

  1. Go to Settings > App Store
  2. Turn off Automatic Downloads of Apps
  3. Turn off Automatic Downloads of Apps Updates
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