Turn off Battery Saver Mode in Settings
The fastest way to turn off Battery Saver Mode is through the Settings app. Open Settings, tap Battery, then tap Battery Saver Mode. The toggle switch next to it will be green and turned on. Tap the toggle to turn it off — it will turn gray, and Battery Saver Mode is now disabled.
Your iPhone will return to normal performance when ready. Apps will run at full speed, background activity will resume, and your screen brightness will no longer be limited by the battery-saving restrictions. Mail will fetch messages on its regular schedule, and location services will work at full accuracy instead of being throttled to save power.
Turn off Battery Saver Mode from Control Center
You can also disable Battery Saver Mode directly from Control Center without opening Settings. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen (or up from the bottom on older iPhones with a home button) to open Control Center. Look for the Battery Saver Mode button — it usually appears as a yellow battery icon with a minus sign.
Tap the Battery Saver Mode button once to turn it off. The button will no longer be highlighted in yellow, confirming that Battery Saver Mode is disabled. This method is the quickest if you need to turn it off without navigating through multiple menus. The change takes effect when ready.
Key Takeaways
- Battery Saver Mode can be turned off in Settings under Battery by toggling the Battery Saver Mode switch to the off position.
- Control Center offers the fastest method — swipe down from the top-right corner and tap the Battery Saver Mode button to disable it when ready.
- When Battery Saver Mode is off, your iPhone returns to full performance, background app refresh resumes, and screen brightness is no longer capped.
- Your iPhone automatically turns Battery Saver Mode back on when your battery drops to 10 percent, but you can turn it off again at any time.
- Turning off Battery Saver Mode does not damage your battery or affect its long-term health.
What happens when you turn off Battery Saver Mode
Once Battery Saver Mode is off, your iPhone stops limiting performance across multiple systems. Background app refresh returns to normal, meaning apps can update their content even when you are not actively using them. Mail will fetch new messages on its regular schedule instead of less frequently. Photos and other apps will sync and refresh in the background without delay.
Your screen brightness will no longer be capped at a lower level, so you will see the full range of brightness your display is capable of. Visual effects and animations will run smoothly without the reduced-motion restrictions Battery Saver Mode applies. Location services will work at full accuracy instead of being limited to reduce power draw. Your iPhone's processor will also run at full speed instead of being throttled, so apps will launch and respond faster.
When Battery Saver Mode turns on automatically
Your iPhone automatically turns on Battery Saver Mode when your battery level drops to 20 percent. You will see a notification asking if you want to enable it. If you tap Enable, Battery Saver Mode turns on when ready. If you tap Don't Enable, it stays off until your battery drops to 10 percent, at which point it turns on automatically without asking for permission.
You can disable Battery Saver Mode even when your battery is low — turning it off does not prevent your iPhone from working, but your battery will drain faster because the phone is no longer limiting power use. If your battery is critically low (below 5 percent), your iPhone may shut down on its own to protect the battery, regardless of whether Battery Saver Mode is on or off.
Turning off Battery Saver Mode does not affect your battery health
Disabling Battery Saver Mode will not damage your battery or reduce its lifespan. Battery Saver Mode is a temporary performance restriction, not a charging or health feature. Your battery health is determined by charge cycles and temperature exposure over time, not by whether Battery Saver Mode is on or off. Using your phone normally with Battery Saver Mode off will not wear out the battery faster in any permanent way.
If you regularly turn off Battery Saver Mode when your battery is low, your phone will straightforward drain faster and may shut down sooner. This does not harm the battery itself — it just means you will need to charge more frequently. The battery's actual lifespan depends on how many full charge cycles it goes through over months and years, not on whether you use Battery Saver Mode.
Why you might want to keep Battery Saver Mode on
Battery Saver Mode is useful when you know you will not have access to a charger for several hours. Keeping it on extends your iPhone's runtime by limiting background activity and reducing screen brightness, which are the biggest power drains. If you are traveling, at work, or away from home for a long stretch, Battery Saver Mode can give you several extra hours of usable battery life.
However, Battery Saver Mode also limits some features you might want to use — apps will not refresh in the background, visual effects will be reduced, and location services will be less accurate. If you need full performance for navigation, real-time notifications, or video playback, turning it off is the right choice, even if it means charging sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my iPhone shut down if I turn off Battery Saver Mode with low battery?
No, your iPhone will not shut down just because Battery Saver Mode is off. However, your battery will drain faster without the power-saving restrictions. If your battery is very low (under 5 percent), your phone may shut down on its own to protect the battery, but this happens regardless of whether Battery Saver Mode is on or off.
Can I turn off Battery Saver Mode permanently?
Yes. Once you turn it off, it stays off until your battery drops to 10 percent, at which point it turns on automatically. You can turn it off again when ready after it turns on. There is no setting to disable the automatic set up at 10 percent, but you can manually turn it off each time it activates if you prefer full performance.
Why is Battery Saver Mode still on after I turned it off?
If Battery Saver Mode is still on after you disabled it, your battery may have dropped below 10 percent, which triggers automatic set up. Check your battery percentage in Settings under Battery. If it is below 10 percent, charge your phone and then turn off Battery Saver Mode again.
Does turning off Battery Saver Mode use more data?
Battery Saver Mode does not restrict data use — it limits performance and background activity. Turning it off will not increase your cellular or Wi-Fi data consumption. However, with Battery Saver Mode off, background app refresh will resume, which means some apps may read updates or content in the background more frequently than they would with Battery Saver Mode on.
Can I customize which features Battery Saver Mode limits?
No. Battery Saver Mode is an all-or-nothing feature — you cannot pick which restrictions explore. When it is on, it limits all performance features together. If you want to use only some of the restrictions (for example, lower brightness but full background refresh), you will need to turn Battery Saver Mode off and adjust individual settings like screen brightness manually.