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Control iPhone background activity
Background App Refresh, location, and push are three different switches. Turn off the ones you do not need without breaking messages.
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Typical signs: Apps update themselves, Battery drops with the screen off, Location arrow always on.
Step 1 of 4
You will need: Settings.
Set Background App Refresh to Wi-Fi
Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Wi-Fi. Then disable it per app for games and shopping. Leave it on for the mail or transit app you want current.