iPhone / iPad Turns Off but Battery Enough? How to Extend iPhone Battery Life
13 January 2021Amanda J. Brook Senior Product Manager
Summary Some users report that their iPad or iPhone with the remaining battery turns off by itself when it's cold. Do you also have this kind of problem? Do not worry. In this article, you can find effective solutions.
Part 1: Why does iPad or iPhone Turn Off by Itself When It's Cold?
In winter, iPad or iPhone turns off by itself, which is mainly caused by the temperature being too low. Current smartphones use the lithium-ion battery. A too low temperature may affects the speed of chemical reaction. So the battery provides less energy to meet the needs of the iPhone. Sometimes it is believed that the lithium-ion battery discharges more quickly in winter. But in fact, the capacity of lithium-ion battery decreases due to the temperature.
Part 2: What to do When the iOS Device Suddenly Turns Off?
The low temperature is one of the causes for the device turning off. There are other causes. You can try the methods mentioned below to fix this problem.
1. Check the Device Battery after Connecting to Power Adapter
In an environment with a low temperature, the battery displayed on the device is not the actual. Therefore, you can connect your device to the power supply to check the battery.
2. Force Restart iPhone or iPad
When encountering errors on the iPhone or iPad, you can always restart the device. For various iPhone models, the restart steps are different.
· For iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X and later models:
Press the Volume Up button and quickly release it. And then press the Volume Down button and quickly release it. Then hold the side button until the device starts and the Apple logo is displayed.
· For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
Keep holding the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time until the device starts and the Apple logo is displayed.
· For iPhone 6s, 6s Plus and SE:
Hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time until the Apple logo appears.
In addition, for iPad with the Home button , hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time for at least 10 seconds.
For iPad Pro without the Home button, press the Volume Up button and quickly release it. And then press the Volume Down button and quickly release it. Then hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears.
3. Repair iOS Device with Renee iPassFix
In the event of the black screen or freezing on the screen, you can repair them with the repair tool designed for iOS devices.
What is Renee iPassFix?
Collecting many useful and overall recovery functions, Renee iPassFix can help you initialize the iPhone when you forgot the password. No need of any professional technology, users can fix iOS devices from errors or remove forgotten iPhone password with Renee iPassFix which is fully compatible with the latest iOS devices and iOS system.
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Renee iPassFix can help you fix your device with 3 simple steps.
1. Download and install Renee iPassFix and then open it. Connect your iPhone to computer with cable. Click [Fix Device]
2. Click [FIX ME] to download the firmware or select the option [Import Firmware Manually]. Besides, if you check [Full Restoration], all data in the device will be cleared.
3. Wait for fixing the device. After finished, please disconnect the device from computer.
4. Use iPhone or iPad in Ambient Temperature
The ideal temperature for using iOS devices is between 0 and 35 ° C. If it is cold in winter, the device may switch off suddenly due to the too low temperature. So, it is recommended to use the device in room with a suitable temperature. And then you can restart the device.
5. Upgrade iPhone or iPad to the Latest iOS Version
The software update helps to avoid severe bugs and shutting down due to unknown issues.
Steps to update the iOS version on iPhone and iPad.
Tap [Settings], [General], [Software Update] and [Download and Install].
6. Reset iPhone or iPad
If the above methods don’t work, you can reset your device. But above all, it is better to backup the data on your device. Steps are as follow:
Open [Settings], [General], [Reset] and [Erase All Content and Settings]. And then follow the instructions to check if you want to restore the device. Finally click on [OK] to complete the reset.
7. Contact Apple Customer Service
The last solution is to go to the Apple store to repair the device.
Part 3: Notes for Maintaining iPhone and iPad Battery
It is essential to maintain the battery properly to extend the battery life of iPhone and iPad.
1. Keep Away from Extreme Temperatures
In the daily maintenance of the battery, it is recommended to keep the device in an environment with the temperature between 16 and 22 ° C and to avoid the temperature higher than 35 ° C. When you charge the battery in an environment that exceeds the ideal temperature, the battery can only be charged up to 80%. In an extremely cold environment, you find that the battery discharges too quickly. In fact, this phenomenon is temporary. When the battery temperature returns to the normal temperature range, its performance returns to normal. In addition, if you charge the battery with a protective case, it may cause excessive heat which will affect battery usage. It is therefore recommended to charge the device without the protective case.
2. Keep 50% Battery During Prolonged Storage
If you do not use the device for a long period, the ambient temperature and the percentage of battery charge will influence the performance of the battery. So, you are advised to:
① Do not fully charge or discharge the device. It is better to keep 50% battery on the device. If you store the device with the battery completely discharged, the battery may fall into a state of deep discharge or even it is no longer possible to charge the battery. On the other hand, if you store a iPhone or iPad with the fully charged battery for a long time, the battery capacity and its life will be partially reduced, which will shorten the battery life of iPhone or iPad.
② Switch off the device to avoid battery to drain.
③ Keep the device in a cool, dry environment with the temperature below 32 ° C.
④ Charge the battery at 50% every 6 months if you plan to keep the device for more than 6 months.
The battery is probably weak after a long storage period. To use the device again, you can charge it with the original adapter for 20 minutes.
3. Empty the Battery to 0% Regularly
You can discharge the iPhone or iPad up to 0% battery. The device then switches off. And after, you can charge the device completely to 100% battery.
