iPhone Essentials: Battery Health, iCloud Backup, AppleCare+ and Switching from Android
Battery health and battery drain
- Check Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging for maximum capacity and whether the battery needs service.
- Look at Settings > Battery for the apps using the most power.
- Reduce drain with auto-brightness, Low Power Mode, and limiting background app refresh and location for apps that do not need it.
- A sudden drop right after an iOS update often settles within a few days as the phone re-indexes.
iCloud backup and storage
- Turn on Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
- The free 5GB fills quickly with photos; upgrade to an iCloud+ plan, or back up to a Mac or PC instead.
- Plan prices in India are shown in the iCloud storage upgrade screen on your iPhone.
AppleCare+ and Apple Watch
- AppleCare+ covers hardware repairs and accidental damage with a service fee; check apple.com/in for current plans and terms.
- An Apple Watch needs an iPhone to set up and does not pair with Android phones; each watchOS version supports specific iPhone models listed on Apple's site.
Camera settings worth changing
- Turn on the grid (Settings > Camera > Grid) for straighter photos.
- Choose High Efficiency to save storage or Most Compatible for easier sharing (Settings > Camera > Formats).
- Set video resolution and frame rate in Settings > Camera > Record Video.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my iPhone battery health?
Open Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. It shows the battery's maximum capacity compared with when it was new and tells you if service is recommended.
How do I move data from Android to iPhone?
Install Apple's Move to iOS app from Google Play on the Android phone. During iPhone setup, choose 'Move Data from Android', enter the code shown on the iPhone, and pick what to transfer.