How to Turn On Background App Refresh on iOS and Android Devices
Learn how to enable background app refresh on iOS and Android to keep your apps updated automatically in the background.
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To turn on app refresh, go to your device settings and locate the 'General' section. Find the 'Background App Refresh' option and enable it. This will allow apps to refresh content in the background when on Wi-Fi or cellular in iOS. For Android devices, navigate to 'Settings', tap on 'Apps', select the app you want, go to 'Battery', and then enable 'Background activity'. This ensures your apps are always up-to-date.
FAQs & Answers
- What is background app refresh? Background app refresh allows apps to update their content in the background when connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, ensuring you have the latest information without manually opening the app.
- Does enabling background app refresh drain battery? Enabling background app refresh can use more battery since apps are updating content in the background; however, it can be managed by selectively enabling the feature for specific apps.
- How can I turn off background app refresh on my device? On iOS, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and toggle it off. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > select the app > Battery > disable Background activity.