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User profile for user: starfireteja
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User level: Level1 5 points
I really like to shut-down my MacBook at night, and I recently got an iPhone, so I've been shutting it down at night also.
I understand that it's okay to leave them on, but I *want* to turn them off.
So my question is, is it okay to shut the phone down every night?
iPhone SE, iOS 15
Posted on Nov 8, 2021 3:37 PM
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User profile for user: Chris0107
Posted on Nov 8, 2021 3:39 PM
you can do whatever you like..
but you should note that if you have your iPhone set up to do automatic updates, or back your iPhone up to iCloud, the best opportunity for your phone to do this is while plugged into power and connected to WiFi overnight.
also if I recall correctly, if you set an alarm for the morning it will not power on the phone to alert you.
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User profile for user: Chris0107
Chris0107
User level: Level9 51,893 points
Nov 8, 2021 3:39 PM in response to starfireteja
you can do whatever you like..
but you should note that if you have your iPhone set up to do automatic updates, or back your iPhone up to iCloud, the best opportunity for your phone to do this is while plugged into power and connected to WiFi overnight.
also if I recall correctly, if you set an alarm for the morning it will not power on the phone to alert you.
User profile for user: lobsterghost1
lobsterghost1
User level: Level10 145,276 points
Nov 8, 2021 3:43 PM in response to starfireteja
It is simply NOT necessary to shut your iPhone down at night. In fact, it is advisable to leave your phone on, plugged in to charge, connected to Wifi, so your phone can backup nightly. Make sure Optimized Battery Charging is turned on and leave it plugged in all night, EVERY night. This will help maintain your battery for optimal performance AND make sure you have a full charge to start your day.
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User profile for user: Chattanoogan
Chattanoogan
User level: Level7 25,586 points
Nov 8, 2021 4:06 PM in response to starfireteja
Don’t underestimate the value of an iPhone’s every-night automated backup to iCloud.
if you loose or damage your phone; the ability to purchase a new device and have it automatically configure itself and replicate your lost/damaged phone … complete w/ apps and data, right down to the arrangement of the screen icons … is HUGE and not something which should be dismissed lightly.
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User profile for user: Johnathan Burger
Johnathan Burger
User level: Level9 67,771 points
Nov 8, 2021 3:46 PM in response to starfireteja
Yes, it's fine
If you have automatic backup turned on, it won't work.
You will have to manually update.
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Is it okay to shut-down (power off) my iPhone every night?
