Make iOS 7 faster - the 5 best tips
With iOS 7, many new functions land on Apple's mobile devices, but they don't exactly make them faster. The following tips can help you limit some features so that the performance of your iPhone or iPad is improved.
Tip 1: Disable background updates on iOS 7
- The background updates allow apps to load data even when they are closed. This is how numerous applications slow down your system, even though they are not being used at all.
- You can deactivate the function under "Settings" -> "General" -> "Background update".
Tip 2: turn off the parallax effect of iOS 7
- If you move your iPhone under iOS 7, your background image and the app icons will also move. This can not only be tiring for the eyes, but also cost a lot of performance.
- You will find the option under "Settings" -> "General" -> "Accessibility" -> "Reduce movement".
Tip 3: Disable iOS 7 location services
- Location services are a major burden, especially on somewhat older Apple devices. With the iPhone 5s, the iPad Air and the iPad mini, the location services are outsourced to the second processor so that the process does not matter.
- You should only activate the location services for apps for which you really need the function. You will find the setting under "Settings" -> "Data protection" -> "Location services".
Tip 4: Limit Spotlight search
- You can search your entire device using Spotlight Search. Every change is recorded directly in the system when the search is activated. The performance killer is used by very few users, which is why you can confidently deactivate the function.
- You can find the Spotlight search under "Settings" -> "General" -> "Spotlight search". Deactivate all categories here.
Tip 5: Turn off automatic updates
- If the automatic update function is activated, it is checked in the background again and again whether updates are available. They will also be downloaded automatically.
- You can switch off the updates under "Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store".
Another practical tip will tell you how to deactivate screen rotation under iOS 7.