How to Allow Apps to Automatically Refresh on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap General., Scroll down and tap Background App Refresh., Slide the Background App Refresh button to the "on" position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
The icon looks like a set of grey cogs on the home screen.
If you can't find it on the home screen, Settings may be located in the Utilities folder on the home screen. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap General.
It is located in the third group of menu options. , It is located in the sixth group of menu options. , This will allow apps to continuously refresh their content when the app is not in view or being used.For example, the Mail app will download new emails in the background, which will then automatically appear the next time you view the app.
Use the toggle button next to each app to enable or disable background refresh for individual apps.
A green switch means the feature is enabled, while a white switch means it’s disabled. -
Step 3: Scroll down and tap Background App Refresh.
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Step 4: Slide the Background App Refresh button to the "on" position.
Detailed Guide
The icon looks like a set of grey cogs on the home screen.
If you can't find it on the home screen, Settings may be located in the Utilities folder on the home screen.
It is located in the third group of menu options. , It is located in the sixth group of menu options. , This will allow apps to continuously refresh their content when the app is not in view or being used.For example, the Mail app will download new emails in the background, which will then automatically appear the next time you view the app.
Use the toggle button next to each app to enable or disable background refresh for individual apps.
A green switch means the feature is enabled, while a white switch means it’s disabled.
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