iPhone battery drains too much when you're not using it
Overnight drain means an app is running in the background and using power. Turn on Low Power Mode, check which apps are using the most battery, and turn off background refresh for the heavy ones. If your battery health is below 80%, it can just need replacing.
It's normal to lose 5-10% battery overnight. If you're losing 20%+ per hour while unused, something is running in the background and draining power. This is apps refreshing content, location services running constantly, or a battery that's aged and can't hold as much charge. Finding and disabling the culprit fixes most cases without losing any features.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking a low battery health (80-85%) means replacement is urgent — it's still acceptable; drain is settings-related
- Turning off background refresh for everything instead of just problem apps — this breaks email and messaging
- Covering your iPhone with thick cases overnight thinking it helps — it can actually trap heat and degrade battery
Signs you need professional help
- Battery health is below 70% — schedule replacement soon
- Overnight drain continues even after turning off all background features
- Phone is overheating at the same time as draining — can be a hardware issue
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