How to Choose Which Apps Automatically Refresh on an iPhone
Tap the Settings icon., Tap General., Tap Background App Refresh., Slide the button (next to an app) to the "Off" position.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Tap the Settings icon.
It’s the gray cog usually located on your home screen or in a folder labeled “Utilities”. -
Step 2: Tap General.
This is located at the top of the third section of menu options. , This will be located near the bottom of your screen. , Apps will no longer fetch data when they are not in use on your phone.
For example, if you disable Mail, it will no longer download incoming emails unless you have the app open on your screen. -
Step 3: Tap Background App Refresh.
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Step 4: Slide the button (next to an app) to the "Off" position.
Detailed Guide
It’s the gray cog usually located on your home screen or in a folder labeled “Utilities”.
This is located at the top of the third section of menu options. , This will be located near the bottom of your screen. , Apps will no longer fetch data when they are not in use on your phone.
For example, if you disable Mail, it will no longer download incoming emails unless you have the app open on your screen.
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