Apple’s iPhone line is infamous for its performance degrading over time. We have seen users complaining about device lag after installing the latest iOS update. If you are facing the same, here are the best ways to fix iPhone lag.
iPhone lagging out of nowhere leads to an unpleasant experience. Whether you’re taking photos, scrolling through your social media homepage, or typing an email, iPhone lag completely ruins your workflow. Before you head to social media to blame Apple or order a new iPhone from the company’s website, use the tips below to fix iPhone lag issues.
1. Make sure you have enough storage on iPhone
When dealing with low storage on iPhone, you will experience lag in usual activities like recording a video or photo. The first thing to do is to check the remaining storage space and take the necessary steps to free up space on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on iPhone.
2nd step: Scroll down to General.
Step 3: Tap iPhone Storage.
Step 4: Check the detailed storage breakdown on your iPhone.
If you have less space (a few GB or less) on your iPhone, it’s time to remove unnecessary apps. Check the list of installed apps with storage space and remove unnecessary ones.
Step 5: Select an app you want to uninstall.
Step 6: Tap “Delete app” and confirm your decision.
Don’t want to delete apps? Check out our guide to freeing up space on your iPhone without deleting apps.
2. Check battery status
A degrading battery is one of the main reasons for your iPhone lag. All smartphones are equipped with a lithium-ion battery and have fixed charging cycles. For experienced users, the battery capacity of iPhone decreases significantly after a few years of use. Here’s how to check your iPhone’s battery status.
Step 1: Launch iPhone Settings.
2nd step: Scroll down to Battery.
Step 3: Open ‘Battery health and charging’.
Step 4: Check the maximum capacity.
If your iPhone’s maximum battery capacity is less than 70%, you will continue to experience below-average battery life and lag. You need to make an appointment at the nearest Apple service center to replace the phone battery.
You can also enable the “Battery Charging Optimization” toggle in the same menu to reduce battery aging.
3. Let your iPhone cool down
Like most smartphones, iPhone temperatures rise during demanding tasks. When shooting a long 4K video or playing your favorite graphics game for a few hours, the device temperature can reach uncomfortable levels. Let your iPhone cool down for a few minutes; otherwise, you will continue to experience problems.
4. Force Restart iPhone
You can try to force restart your iPhone when it is unresponsive and you cannot turn it off.
Step 1: Press and quickly release the volume up button.
2nd step: Repeat the same with the volume down button.
Step 3: Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
Release the side button and force restart your iPhone. When your iPhone starts up, try using it to check if you are still facing lag here.
5. Update apps
Third-party developers frequently update their apps to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. If you are experiencing lags in specific apps, you should head to the App Store to install the latest versions.
Step 1: Open App Store on iPhone.
2nd step: Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
Step 3: Refresh the menu and tap Update All to install pending app updates.
6. Ditch a third-party keyboard app
It is best to stick with the stock keyboard app on iPhone for better performance. On older iPhone models (especially those with 1GB to 2GB of RAM), the system may quit your favorite keyboard app and replace it with the original one. You will continue to experience lag when opening a keyboard in a chat or while performing a Spotlight search. If you’re experiencing keyboard lag, read our troubleshooting guide to fix the problem.
7. Troubleshoot network connection
Your iPhone is constantly searching for better network connectivity, it only has one or two network bars. The situation leads to high temperatures and lags on your iPhone. You can reset network settings on your iPhone, and if you keep facing the same thing, it’s time to switch to another carrier.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on iPhone.
2nd step: Scroll down to General.
Step 3: Select “Transfer or reset iPhone”.
Step 4: Tap Reset and select Reset Network Settings.
8. Update iOS on iPhone
After a major iOS update, Apple usually releases firmware patches to fix known bugs like device lag. Head to the general menu in iPhone settings (check the steps above) and open “Software Update” to install the latest update.
9. Factory Reset iPhone
If none of the tricks work, it’s time to factory reset iPhone. First, you need to take a backup of the device using iCloud or PC and follow the instructions below to erase all content from the phone.
Step 1: Open the “Transfer or Reset iPhone” option in iPhone Settings.
2nd step: Select “Erase All Content and Settings” and confirm your decision.
When setting up your iPhone from scratch, restore the backup from iCloud or your PC, and you’re good to go.
Enjoy flawless performance on iPhone
You don’t have to buy the latest from Apple every year. Bookmark this post and revisit it whenever you notice lag on your iPhone. What trick worked for you? Share your findings with us in the comments below.
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