Are you facing issues with your iPhone running slow, freezing, or hanging after upgrading to iOS 14? What are some ways to fix this issue?
iOS 14 Running Slow: Effective Solutions
Method 1: Restart Your iPhone
If you begin to feel that your iPhone is gradually slowing down, experiencing lag, freezes, not as smooth as before, try turning off the device, wait a few minutes, then turn it back on and check if the iPhone running iOS 14 has improved.
Method 2: Update to the Latest iOS Version
Typically, after major releases, Apple will issue minor updates to fix reported issues and improve device performance following updates or upgrades to iOS 14.
Try updating to the latest iOS version (if available) to speed up and improve iPhone performance.
Method 3: Update to the Latest App Versions
Moreover, if you are facing issues with slow-running apps on iOS 14, try checking and updating to the latest app version to see if the issue persists.
Method 4: Reset Settings
Another way to fix slow iOS 14 performance is to reset the device settings. Follow the steps below:
Open the Settings app =>General =>Reset .
- Proceed with Reset All Settings (reset all settings) =>enter passcode if prompted and select reset all settings.
These actions will erase all settings on your iPhone to the original default state.
The automatic app download feature on iOS can be handy in certain situations, but its biggest drawback is running continuously in the background, which may slow down your iPhone.
The solution is to disable this feature by accessing Settings => iTunes & App Store => find and turn off the Updates option in the Automatic Downloads section.
Method 7: Disable Widgets
On the iOS 14 home screen, swipe right. Here:
- Tap on each widget.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen, select Edit. Then tap the (+) icon in the top corner to remove the widget.
Alternatively, long-press the widget, and a menu will appear on the screen, choose Remove Widget.
Method 8: Clear Browser Data and Cookies
- On Safari browser:
Open the Settings app => Safari => scroll down to find and tap on Clear History and Website Data.
You can also choose to clear cookies and other browsing data from the browser here.
- On Chrome browser:
Open the Chrome browser on your device, find and tap on the 3-dot icon located at the top right corner, select Settings => Privacy => Clear Browsing Data, and choose the data you want to clear.
Method 9: Disable Background App Refresh
Follow the steps below to turn off Background App Refresh on iOS 14:
Open the Settings app => General => Background App Refresh => switch off the option.
Here are some ways to fix iOS 14 slowdowns. Additionally, you can check out articles on Mytour.vn to learn how to troubleshoot iOS 14 camera issues.
