iPhones are among the most sold smartphones, with Apple launching a new variant every year. In fact, with roughly 1.5 billion users globally, Apple is one of the leading brands in the technology space. Many users pay attention to the guidelines and recommendations from Apple. But many disregard these suggestions and, in the process, develop habits that affect the phone’s overall performance and health. Here are some bad iPhone usage habits to overcome:

1. Not updating the phone
Software updates are critical to protecting your iPhone from security threats. These updates include essential performance improvements, bug fixes, and security patches that protect the phone and its data. You should never delay or skip downloading timely updates.

2. Not using iCloud backup
iCloud is a useful service for Apple users to upload and create a backup of their phone data. A backup is essential if you lose your contacts, messages, photos, and videos to a software glitch or malware attack that erases the internal memory. You must enable iTunes and iCloud automatic backup features.

3. Ignoring app permissions
Apple iOS has a strict firmware protocol that safeguards app usage and permissions for accessing and modifying files on the phone. You should periodically check the permissions granted to apps, especially ones that request storage and location services to run in the background. Never ignore app permissions.

4. Ignoring Apple’s guidelines
Apple’s phone usage policies highlight certain guidelines for data storage, charging, and daily usage. These protocols are set to protect the phone from damage, improve performance, and ensure longevity for its software and hardware. Always follow the recommended guidelines.

5. Overcharging your iPhone
Smartphones come with an automatic cut-off when the battery is charged. However, that is no excuse to leave your iPhone hooked up to the charging port overnight. This habit will only degrade the battery quickly.

6. Using all of the internal storage
iPhones don’t have external storage capabilities. So, all your contacts, messages, photos, videos, and other media types are saved on the internal chip. Even if you have the 1TB variant with sufficient storage available, using up the entire internal storage is not recommended, as this can affect your phone’s performance.

7. Not checking the battery
iPhones, or any smartphone, should be periodically checked to see the battery’s health. With iPhones, this feature is available in the [Settings – Battery – Battery Health] section to know the exact status of the battery. If it is degraded severely, consider using your Apple Care plan to replace the battery under warranty.