Phone and Android users can reduce battery drain and data usage by restricting Background App Refresh to Wi-Fi connections instead of mobile networks.

Does Turning Off Background App Refresh Improve Battery Life? Turning off Background App Refresh can significantly improve your phone's battery life, especially if you're frequently away from a ...

Closing background apps does not save battery life or make your phone run faster, let iOS manage your apps instead. Turn off Background App Refresh in settings to save battery life, and also consider ...

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