How to Stop Chrome From Draining the Battery on iPhone and iPad

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Disable Location Services for Chrome

Location services on the iPhone and iPad are massive battery hogs. The default search engine of Chrome, Google, uses it to provide location-based results. Further, you may have also consented to other sites using your location for their purposes.

To turn off Location Services for Chrome, use the following steps.

Step 1:OpenSettingson your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2:Tap onPrivacy & Security>Location Services>Chrome>Never.

Fix 2: Turn off the Background App Refresh

Background App Refresh allows apps to refresh their content even when you aren’t using them. This may consume a significant amount of battery power. To disable it, follow these steps:

Step 1:OpenSettingson your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2:Tap onGeneral>Background App Refresh.

Step 3:Locate and toggle offChrome.

Fix 3: Clear Browsing Data in Chrome

Another fix for Chrome battery drain issues is to clear your browsing data, which includes cookies, cached images and files, and browsing history.

To clear your browsing data in Chrome:

Step 1:OpenChromeon your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2:Tap on thethree dotsat the bottom right.

Step 3:SelectSettings>Privacy and security>Delete browsing data.

Step 4:Select whatdatato delete and tapDelete browsing data.

Step 5:Tap onDelete browsing dataagain to confirm.

If you’re still having battery drain issues with Chrome, try Microsoft Edge or Safari instead. These browsers are optimized for Apple devices and may provide a better overall experience. Tomaintain optimal performance, regularly update your browser andclear browsing data.

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Last updated on 30 August, 2024

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