10 bad iPhone default settings you should change today

Your devices come preloaded with settings and apps that can slow things down. This is especially true with new PCs, which have many programs that start automatically as soon as you boot it up.

Tech companies embed default settings into our devices that supposedly make our lives easier, but they often cause more problems than they are worth. Here are 10 default iPhone settings you should switch off.

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Your iPhone has many configurable settings, some of which make life easier. Others control apps or features you never use. And others still are not worth the battery drain.

Apple technically asks you to opt-in to some settings when you set up a new iPhone, but you might miss these steps in your excitement to get your phone up and running.

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We can usually opt out or disable these settings, but it’s not always easy. Well, we’re here to change that. Here are 10 settings to adjust ASAP.

1. System Services

Many apps or services use your location when they don’t need to. While some need this data to work to their full potential, others can be turned off without any noticeable effect on your experience.

If you don’t use HomeKit or Apple Pay, for example, you can turn off System Services for these features.

Here’s how to switch off System Services:

  • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Locations Services and scroll down to System Services. Tap it and go through the list.
  • Settings like Cell Network Search, Networking & Wireless and Setting Time Zone don’t need to be on unless you’re traveling to a different country.
  • If you’re not using Homekit, turn that off too.

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