How Often You Should Shut down Your Iphone
 
 
 
 
 
 

How Often You Should Shut down Your Iphone

02:43 AM March 24, 2019

Should there be any reason iPhone users should shut down their sophisticated phones?

If there is, why? And for how long?

iPhone is said to be the most secure smartphone on earth, but it is not without a few known glitches. There’s been regular complaints from iPhone users regarding their unresponsive iPhones. The cause(s) of this glitch depends on the user. However, the most popular cases were reported to be caused by overloading and software “bugs.”

The massive reports from iPhone consumers have necessitated a reply from Apple company, which addresses the issue in detail. And guess what their final suggestion was: Shut down your iPhone occasionally! Your guess was as good as mine.

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In this article, we’re going to explore the mysteries surrounding this iPhone glitch, the solution, and prevention of the issue. Rest on your pillowcases if you’re on your bed, and let’s get going.

What Next After an iPhone Gets Glitchy?

It’s not required that you shut down your iPhone regularly, but doing so helps your phone life and performance.

The common practice is to restart or reset an iPhone, usually when it has a problem. This involves app freezing, which isn’t the best thing to do in case of malfunction.

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The best step to take when you encounter any problem while using your iPhone is to reboot or switch off your iPhone, or to repair the bugs and issues affecting the softwareShould there be any reason iPhone users should shut down their sophisticated phones?

If there is, why? And for how long?

iPhone is said to be the most secure smartphone on earth, but it is not without a few known glitches. There’s been regular complaints from iPhone users regarding their unresponsive iPhones. The cause(s) of this glitch depends on the user. However, the most popular cases were reported to be caused by overloading and software “bugs.”

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The massive reports from iPhone consumers have necessitated a reply from Apple company, which addresses the issue in detail. And guess what their final suggestion was: Shut down your iPhone occasionally! Your guess was as good as mine.

In this article, we’re going to explore the mysteries surrounding this iPhone glitch, the solution, and prevention of the issue. Rest on your pillowcases if you’re on your bed, and let’s get going.

What Next After an iPhone Gets Glitchy?

It’s not required that you shut down your iPhone regularly, but doing so helps your phone life and performance.

The common practice is to restart or reset an iPhone, usually when it has a problem. This involves app freezing, which isn’t the best thing to do in case of malfunction.

The best step to take when you encounter any problem while using your iPhone is to reboot or switch off your iPhone, or to repair the bugs and issues affecting the software

Why You Should Shut Down Your iPhone?

Aside from shutting down your iPhone anytime it gets glitchy, it’s advisable to shut it down every once in a while. According to reports, iPhones run smoother and faster after a restart. The effect of shutting down your iPhone is not limited to processing speed and performance alone, animation and app loading are also affected.

Benefits of Shutting Down Your iPhone Once in a While

Refreshes its Memory

Contrary to the popular belief that shutting down an iPhone could damage its memory, the reverse is actually true. Restarting your iPhone refreshes the device’s memory, clears its cache, and maintains its longevity.

iOS is known for maintaining its own memory, but a basic restart would provide a rebooted system to work with.

Promotes Virtual Wellbeing

This involves your psychological attachment to your phone. How long can you maintain composure without your phone? 30 minutes? 20 seconds?!

You aren’t alone. Many people in this generation are literarily always absorbed in their devices. The world is quickly becoming a technology-driven world. As tempting as it sounds, the odds are greater than the benefits that these phone-producing companies are selling all of our data and information. In fact, they don’t even consider it our data—it is considered to be their property as a company!

Sometimes, to become aware of your immediate surroundings, the beauty, and social engagements, you need to switch off your iPhone. Only then, can you experience life in its purest form.

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What Rebooting Your iPhone Doesn’t Do?

There’ re a lot of rumours being dispelled on the media, many regarding the benefits of rebooting your iPhone. One of these rumours has claimed that rebooting your phone frequently damages the underlying life of the battery.

Restarting your iPhone really has no effect on the battery life. How long your battery lasts depends on how often you use it, and whether you use it during charging. Using a plugged-in device affects the battery negatively.

How to Restart Your iPhone

  • Go to Settings.
  • Click on General.
  • Locate Shut Down at the lowest point of the menu.
  • Once its off, hold down the sleep/wake button to power on the device

Or

Alternatively, you can force your iPhone on and off by using the sleep/wake button.

Final Verdict

There’s no agreed-on rule guiding how often you should turn off your iPhone, but try doing it from time to time, depending on your schedule. It could be once a week or perhaps a few times a month.

Why You Should Shut Down Your iPhone?

Aside from shutting down your iPhone anytime it gets glitchy, it’s advisable to shut it down every once in a while. According to reports, iPhones run smoother and faster after a restart. The effect of shutting down your iPhone is not limited to processing speed and performance alone, animation and app loading are also affected.

Benefits of Shutting Down Your iPhone Once in a While

Refreshes its Memory

Contrary to the popular belief that shutting down an iPhone could damage its memory, the reverse is actually true. Restarting your iPhone refreshes the device’s memory, clears its cache, and maintains its longevity.

iOS is known for maintaining its own memory, but a basic restart would provide a rebooted system to work with.

Promotes Virtual Wellbeing

This involves your psychological attachment to your phone. How long can you maintain composure without your phone? 30 minutes? 20 seconds?!

You aren’t alone. Many people in this generation are literarily always absorbed in their devices. The world is quickly becoming a technology-driven world. As tempting as it sounds, the odds are greater than the benefits that these phone-producing companies are selling all of our data and information. In fact, they don’t even consider it our data—it is considered to be their property as a company!

Sometimes, to become aware of your immediate surroundings, the beauty, and social engagements, you need to switch off your iPhone. Only then, can you experience life in its purest form.

Related Articles

iPhone Sales Are Falling, and Apple’s App Fees Might Be Next

Apple Sets March 25 Event, Hints at Streaming

Our Top Picks: Watch Faces for Apple Watch

What Rebooting Your iPhone Doesn’t Do?

There’ re a lot of rumours being dispelled on the media, many regarding the benefits of rebooting your iPhone. One of these rumours has claimed that rebooting your phone frequently damages the underlying life of the battery.

Restarting your iPhone really has no effect on the battery life. How long your battery lasts depends on how often you use it, and whether you use it during charging. Using a plugged-in device affects the battery negatively.

How to Restart Your iPhone

  • Go to Settings.
  • Click on General.
  • Locate Shut Down at the lowest point of the menu.
  • Once its off, hold down the sleep/wake button to power on the device

Or

Alternatively, you can force your iPhone on and off by using the sleep/wake button.

Final Verdict

There’s no agreed-on rule guiding how often you should turn off your iPhone, but try doing it from time to time, depending on your schedule. It could be once a week or perhaps a few times a month.

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