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9 Easy Ways to Make Your iPhone and iPad Run Faster By Sergio Velasquez There's no doubt that your iPhone and iPad feel super fast when you first use them. The apps open instantly, and you don't see any lag at all. And it's also impressive that, even after using them for years, they remain pretty fast – which is one of the reasons people use iPhones and iPads to begin with. Still, that doesn't mean they're perfect. Sometimes, your iPhone or iPad might start to have hiccups or slow down a bit. Don't worry; these things happen with technology all the time. However, there are ways to make your iPhone or iPad faster. Whether by deleting unnecessary stuff or tweaking your settings a little bit, you can restore your iPhone or iPad's speed once more. Continue reading to learn how! 9. Turn Automatic Updates OFF Your iPhone and iPad can automatically look for updates and install them without you even knowing it. Although it's helpful, it might be affecting your device's performance, and not to mention, it might also help drain your battery faster. To turn off automatic updates, do this. 1. Open Settings. 2. Go to General. 3. Tap Software Update. 4. Tap Automatic Updates. 5. Disable Download iOS Updates and Install iOS Updates. 8. Disable Automatic Downloads Just like with automatic software updates, your iPhone or iPad will also automatically download and install apps and app updates, which can take a toll on performance. You can disable automatic downloads by doing the following: 1. Open Settings. 2. Scroll down and select App Store. 3. Toggle Apps and App Updates off. 7. Get Rid of Old Text Messages Tons of old text messages might be one reason why your iPhone or iPad is slower than before. Fortunately, there's an easy way to get rid of them. Here's what you need to do: 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Scroll down and select Messages. 3. Scroll down again and tap on Keep Messages. 4. Select how long you want to keep your messages. Older messages will then be permanently deleted.