What is motion metering calibration? Location services on iPhone

1. Turn off access to your geolocation

Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services

And here we turn off access to geolocation for those programs that you think do not need to know your location, or set when using the program so that the program has access to your GPS only when you launch this program yourself. For example, I think there is no need for the Kinopoisk application to constantly know my location.

And Yandex Market generally knows my location, since I do not look for stores near me through this application.

Also standard application Weather doesn't have to constantly consult my GPS to show me the weather exactly where I am.

I’ll indicate my city once and that’s it.

And even more so, the VKontakte application does not need to constantly know where I am.

2. Disable content updates

Go to Settings > General > Content update and turn off the content update slider to automatically background programs did not update their content.

That is, so that these applications do not automatically download them new version when it comes out in the appstore.

3. Disable equalizer

Go to Settings > Music > Equalizer.

And set it to Off so as not to apply sound filters when listening to music.

4. Disable 3G

Go to Settings> cellular and disable the option to enable 3G to use only Edge and Wi-Fi Internet.

By turning off 3G, the Internet will become much slower, but the battery life will increase significantly. Since Edge or Wi-Fi consumes much less battery power.

Using cellular networks with more high speeds Data loads faster, but battery life may be reduced.

5. Put static wallpapers instead of moving (animated) ones

Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Select new wallpaper.

Here you can set dynamic wallpaper, or you can select pictures from your camera roll. Static wallpapers do not require energy consumption for display, but animation constantly consumes the resource of the video processor during display and, accordingly, the battery.

6. Disable notifications from unnecessary applications

Go to Settings > Notifications.

Here we disable notifications for those applications from which you do not need to receive Push notifications. For example, I don’t need notifications from the game Angry Birds, YouTube, KinoPoisk, Plants Vs. Zombies, Instagram, Maps, Tips, Podcasts and more.

Keep notifications only from the apps you need. For example messages, phone, mail, reminders. To see notifications about missed SMS, calls, mail, and so on.

By the way, you can choose the type of notification and the sound of this notification.

7. Disable cellular data for software

Settings > Cellular. Here we disable cellular data for those applications that you do not want to use 3G, Edge, LTE Internet.

For example, I don't need to Mobile Internet downloaded new data for the application stocks, maps, podcasts, FaceTime, Game Center, iTunes Store.

8. Disable automatic downloads

Go to Settings > iTunes Store, App Store.

Here we disable automatic downloads for music, programs, updates, so as not to automatically download new purchases (including free ones) made on other devices. That is, if you use one Apple ID on an iPhone and iPad (or use 1 Apple ID with your wife, for example), then downloading something on the iPad (or wife’s iPhone) with auto-downloads disabled, this application will not start downloading to your iPhone.

9. Enable do not disturb mode

Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.

We turn on the scheduled slider and indicate the time when we sleep, so that the do not disturb mode starts at this time and lasts until a certain specified time.

This way there will be no vibration or sound and the screen will not turn on and show you that a notification has arrived from VKontakte or an SMS or call. Also turn on the repeat calls slider so that the person who calls you a second time appears and there is a ringing sound, because it could be some important call if a person calls you for the second time in a row.

You can also set call tolerance and specify those whose calls or messages will not be muted while do not disturb mode is on and will be shown to you and there will be a sound or vibration from them. So that you can hear when you receive a call or SMS.

Also at the very bottom you can set when incoming calls and notifications will be muted when the iPhone screen is locked.

When do not disturb mode is turned on, a crescent moon will appear on the top of the iPhone screen.

10. Enable motion reduction

Go to Settings > General > Universal access> Reduced movement.

Turn on the Reduce Motion item to disable the zoom animation when exiting the application and opening it.

This way you will also turn off the parallax effect, that is, there will be no movement background image on the iPhone screen.

11. Enable reduced transparency

Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Increase Contrast.

Here we turn on lower transparency to turn off the window transparency effect. This effect is similar to the Aero effect on Windows and can consume CPU resources to create the transparency effect.

It will also increase contrast on some backgrounds to improve text readability.

12. Disable auto-update time

Go to Settings > General > Date and time.

Here we turn off the slider automatically so that the time does not automatically adjust to the time of the time zone in which we are now. That is, if you flew from one city to another with a different time zone, then the iPhone did not set the time of the city you are in now, but left the old time from the previous time zone. Change the time manually, or turn it on for a couple of minutes so that the iPhone scans the place you are in and sets the time, and then turn it off.

It is recommended to enter information about your age and weight into the device, as well as indicate your gender (read how to do this below). This is necessary in order to software was able to better record indicators and process information received from the user. In addition, there is a procedure for more accurate calibration of Apple smartwatches, and we will tell you how to do it further.

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Why do you need to calibrate your Apple Watch?

This device setting will allow the system to more correctly record indicators received from the user during sports (speed, calorie consumption, step length, etc.). By calibrating the watch just once, the user will be able to obtain more accurate data in several applications at once, even in the absence of access to GPS.

Setting up on iPhone

Before you start setting up apple watch Watch, you need to make sure that everything on the iPhone synced with it is activated necessary functions. To do this we perform the following steps:

• Let's go to " Settings", select the item " Confidentiality" and go to the tab " Location services", where we check whether the parameter is enabled Location Services;

• Then we go again along the path “ Settings» -> « Confidentiality", go to " Geolocation services", there we open " System Services" and check whether the option " Motion Accounting Calibration».

Setup on Apple Watch

After we are convinced that the settings are correct, we proceed directly to calibrating the watch:

1 . We put it on Apple Watch and go outside, choosing for a walk or run an area where there are no failures in GPS signal reception;

2 . Bring your iPhone that's paired with your Apple Watch. The smartphone can be held in your hand or secured in a body case. If you have an Apple Watch Series 2, then you do not need to take a smartphone;

4 . Set the target or leave the parameter “ Without a goal", then click " Begin»;

5 . We walk or jog for at least 20 minutes at a normal pace.

If you are not satisfied with the duration of the workout, it can be divided into several parts. After all the steps have been completed, the program will launch automatic calibration. It can be repeated, which will increase the accuracy of data recording.

Calibration data can be reset. To do this, go to the application Watch on iPhone, go to page " My watch", then to the item " Confidentiality", and from there to " Movement and fitness", where the button " Reset calibration data", which should be pressed to reset the information.

Also, to accurately calculate calories burned and other parameters, it is advisable to update data on your weight and age. This is done in Watch app on iPhone, in the "" tab My watch", in point " Health" There will be a button " Edit", with which you can specify or change previously specified personal information.

Some simple steps– and now the phone works much longer.

While we look forward to revolution in the world batteries, we have to take care of our smartphone’s appetite on our own. We wrote about how to optimize iPhone battery consumption exactly two years ago – at the time of the release of iOS 7. Updated iOS 9 introduced not only a number of changes in terms of interface and functionality, but also received several additional settings, allowing you to extend the life of the device.

In today's list of instructions for curbing your appetite for iOS 9, you may encounter both familiar items and those that were not available in previous versions of the mobile operating system.

We deliberately omitted a list of effective, but relatively banal methods for extending autonomy, such as:

• turning on airplane mode;
• turning off Wi-Fi;
• disabling 3G;
• turning off Bluetooth;
• minimum volume level;
• minimum screen brightness;

and the like.

1. Identify “problem” applications

Despite the strict censorship of applications in App store Store, some instances are unstable in terms of battery consumption. iOS 9 provides a statistical summary for this purpose, which can be found in the menu: Settings – Battery:

If you are “at the top” in terms of consumption third party application, think about alternative replacement. iOS 9 also included minute-by-minute tracking of the activity of each application. Check out the statistics for the last 7 days. An application that mercilessly devours battery resources does not deserve to be on the screen of your Springboard.

2. Disable background application updates

If you haven’t asked yourself the question of optimizing energy consumption before, welcome to Settings – General – Content updates. Get ready to see an impressive list of applications that update data in the background without your knowledge.

A radical solution is to completely disable Content Updates. A more loyal option is to go through the list of displayed applications and leave only those that you still use when working with them. full screen mode(meaning applications that are not used as widgets in the Notification Center). It is advisable to leave content updates to instant messengers.

3. Charge percentage

There are several views regarding displaying the battery status as a percentage: a number of users believe that the percentage charge only provokes you to turn on the smartphone screen again to make sure that the battery is “more alive than dead,” thereby wasting precious capacity at a critical level charge. Others, on the contrary, prefer a visual demonstration of the charge as a percentage.

You can enable percentage display from the same menu: Settings – Battery and by clicking on the corresponding slider, activate the statistical mode.

4. Disable “unnecessary” notifications

“Your lives have been restored”, “the level of the elixir has reached its maximum”, “Warrior, the army is waiting for you”... Tell me, are these notifications coming from a dozen or two games important to you? I guess not.

Opening Settings - Notifications and prohibit notifications in all that crazy assortment installed applications, leaving the really necessary ones.

5. Disable Push in Mail

Push notifications are necessary for automatic download content that came to your connected email account without manual update Mail applications. When you are at your workplace and you can check your email using your computer, or you simply don’t expect urgent emails, you can disable Push downloading.

You can find the Push Notifications control item by opening the menu Settings - Mail disable Push and select the most comfortable time for email delivery (the less often, the less battery power is consumed).

6. Disable Handoff

Not all iPhone users are fans of Mac computers, just as not everyone prefers Apple’s proprietary functionality: “a computer and a smartphone are one.” It's about about Handoff, presented by the company a little over a year ago. If forwarding phone calls to your Mac and all the features of Continuity don't interest you, it's time to save your battery.

You can disable Handoff in Settings – Handoff and suggested software. Disable items Handoff And Installed programs.

7. Physical activity

Even if you have a simple fitness tracker on your arm, its functionality is enough to outshine the capabilities of the M8 coprocessor offered today (depending on the smartphone model). If you don’t need to count the number of steps taken and flights of stairs climbed, feel free to turn off tracking.

Open Settings – Privacy – Movement and Fitness. Turn off the item Fitness Tracking.

8. Disable Apple reports

Apple tries to fulfill the requirements stated by the user and promptly respond to emerging bugs, system errors and shortcomings of the “perfect” iOS. This does not always work out, but for more close connection with the user in iOS devices there is an item Diagnostics and use. It is needed to send errors in the operation of the device to Apple servers.

Of course, we all want the company’s products to work flawlessly and better, but such notifications, although slightly, still affect the time battery life devices. Let's go to the address: Settings – Privacy – Diagnostics and Usage and feel free to check the box next to the item Do not send.

9. Startup and update applications

There are several iOS devices in your home running on one account App Store? Both devices will graciously download the app, even if you only downloaded it on your iPhone or iPad (if you have one). required version). On the one hand, it's convenient. On the other hand, a couple of gigabytes of downloads wireless network and the battery of the tablet peacefully resting on the table will show a critical charge.

You can disable cross-platform downloading in the following menu: Settings – App Store– remove the switch next to all items: Music, Programs, Books, Updates, Cellular data. Thus, we also disabled automatic software updates.

10. Minimum auto-lock time

Do not forget to lock the device with the Power key after you have sent a message, completed phone call or posted a photo on Instagram. The screen is the main thief of battery power. iOS 9 has a new minimum value for the minimum auto-lock time and now it is only 30 seconds.

Open Settings – General – Auto-lock and select a value of 30 seconds.

11. iAd ad tracking

Advertising is a clear engine of progress and it is thanks to it that most modern websites are pleasing to the eye. IN iOS environment A number of shareware applications and games provide the display of an advertising strip of annoying advertisements. How does the application know that you are from Moscow? Helps him with this advertising tracking, which also slightly loads the device’s battery due to constant requests every time such a banner changes.

12. Disable geolocation for applications

In second place in terms of battery waste (after the screen) is GPS and everything related to determining the current location of the smartphone. A number of applications you install use GPS either constantly or while you are using them.

Which application is supposed to know your location is up to you. Open menu: and disable applications permission to use GPS work for which you consider it inappropriate.

13. Motion visual effect and dynamic wallpaper

Two years later, nothing has changed. Still, the “parallax” effect and animated wallpaper are not the best companions to autonomy. By installing static images as a screensaver and abandoning the beautiful, but essentially useless visual effect, you will add a little more life to your smartphone.

Open Settings – General – Accessibility – Reduce Motion and enable the item of the same name.

14. Enabling Wi-Fi Assistant

One of the innovations regarding reasonable consumption iPhone battery in iOS 9 there was an appearance Wi-Fi assistant. The principle of its operation is to stop deliberate connection to a weak Wi-Fi networks and switching to mobile Internet to reduce energy consumption. Leave it on.

You can enable Wi-Fi assistant in the following menu: Settings - Cellular, scroll to the bottom of the list of applications and turn on the item Help with Wi-Fi.

15. “Face on the floor”

After updating to iOS 9, get into the habit of placing your smartphone face down. During active calls coming from annoying callers, this will help to significantly extend the battery life of the iPhone.

When the iPhone is facing down, the device screen does not light up when notifications or incoming calls arrive.

16. Sending your location to friends

Starting with iOS 8, Apple enabled the ability to share your location with friends and iPhone owners by sending GPS data in a message. Battery consumption and location services are discussed above and most the best option for the battery of your iOS device – complete shutdown sharing geodata.

17. Frequently visited places and system geoservices

iOS 9 does everything possible to ensure that the user receives maximum comfort when using a smartphone anywhere, at any time. And for this purpose he collects necessary information by location.

Opening Settings – Privacy – Location Services, scroll the list of applications to the very bottom and open the item System Services. First of all, turn off Frequently visited places.

In the expanded list of services, you can disable a number of items:

It is recommended to turn off the functions Geo-alert, compass calibration, motion tracking calibration, find iPhone too.

18. Auto brightness

Installed under protective glass Screen light sensors provide automatic adjustment of display brightness depending on the “light” surrounding situation. Their effectiveness is still questionable and it is often better to set the default display brightness level to one position, turning off auto-brightness.

This will have a positive effect on battery life. Open Settings – Screen and brightness and disable the item Auto brightness. Experiment with screen brightness (set to minimum) and fast switching modes using Home keys you can in these instructions.

19. Turn off Air Drop

How often do you share files between Mac, iPad or iPhone using the Air Drop? If there is no need to “always be visible”, it is better to disable this function, adding a few minutes of battery life.

Swipe from bottom to top to call up the panel quick access. Click on Air Drop and tap on the item Switch off.

20. iOS 9 Power Saving Mode

One of the key innovations of iOS 9 was the appearance of the Low Power Consumption mode. By default, the prompt to switch the device to low battery consumption mode occurs when the charge drops below 20%.

However, if you don’t play games and the performance (see mode performance comparison) of the smartphone is not the main criterion during long trips and location “far from an outlet,” the Power Saving Mode will come in handy. To enable it, open Settings – Battery and turn on the corresponding switch.

Many iPhone owners and iPad, which may have noticed the dismal battery life of some devices. In this regard, we have prepared eight ways to extend the “life” of your gadget’s battery.

Disable location system services

Don't share your location

Disable Handoff and suggested programs

Since Handoff still works very poorly, you will not lose anything if you disable this feature for a while. We go to the main settings and switch all the toggle switches in the “Handoff and suggested software” section to the “Off” position.

Turn on motion reduction

If you refuse animation effects user interface, including parallax, you'll be doing your iPhone or iPad battery a big favor. Go to the main settings - “Universal access” - “Reduce motion”.

Disable automatic app updates

This can be done in the main settings, in the “Content Update” section.

Let's figure out how to enable a standard pedometer from the Health app on the iPhone, calibrate it, and see what available pedometer apps are in the App Store.

This article is suitable for everyone iPhone models Xs/Xr/X/8/7/6/5 and Plus on iOS 12. Older versions may have different or missing menu items and hardware support listed in this article.

Turn on the pedometer on iPhone

First you need to enable the tracking option, which is enabled by default. Many users turn it off to save battery power.

We follow the instructions:

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Using a pedometer in the Health app on iPhone

Launch the “Health” application. In the “Meddata” menu, click on the “Activity” card. This section contains all user activity for the month, week and day. If you scroll down a little, you can see the Walking and Running Distance menu.

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It displays detailed statistics on the steps taken. To get a detailed report by day, click on a special calendar chart, which is orange.

In order not to search for this or that value every time in the entire tree, you need to display it in the “Favorites” menu in the form of a gadget. You can use the “Add to Favorites” switch for this.

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In the “Sources” item, you can manage all connected devices.

Calibrating the iPhone pedometer

The built-in pedometer on your iPhone may require calibration. To do this, you need to use any free sports program.

Let's look at the iPhone calibration process using the Runtastic application as an example:

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After calibrating the data, the gadget demonstrates more accurate activity indicators.

Best Third-Party Pedometer Apps for iPhone

Many users rely on pedometers during their daily walks. How accurate is step counting? Let's look at the 6 best pedometers.

These applications were studied for several weeks. After the walk, the results were checked and the steps were counted manually. The screenshot below shows a diagram with the obtained data.

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M7 - Steps

This pedometer attracts with its clear and minimalistic interface. The program shows in one of the tabs the number of steps taken per month, week or day.

The user can scroll left or right in the window to view previous days' results. By clicking on this data, you will not receive any other additional data.

You can view your activity for the month in the form of a list with different dates or a graph. The program runs in the background once a day to transfer data about the steps taken. There is almost no damage to the battery.

The experimental data obtained for M7 - Steps are quite accurate, they coincide with other applications that have an M7 coprocessor. After a day of use, the program's pleasant interface seems boring, and the lack additional options may disappoint users. The software is useful for those who do not need anything other than the actual counting of steps.

Stepz

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The program relies on data received from M7. The difference with the previous application is additional features and bright design.

The program has a color scale that shows the number of steps you took per day, the distance traveled in miles, and your average for the week. On the bright green line at the top you can see the maximum number of steps taken.

Green Colored on the scale maximum amount steps, orange - average, and red - minimum. It turns out that the scale is a fairly clear and understandable guide.

If you click on the statistics, the bar graph will change from steps to miles traveled. If you wish, you can also study the number of steps taken per month, week or day.

Stepz pedometer is as accurate as any other pedometer best app. The development has a different design, but remains accessible and understandable for a beginner.

Walker M7

Free program Walker M7 relies on information from the M7 coprocessor. The app shows accurate data and provides more functionality, unlike the previous two pedometers.

Walker M7 not only counts steps, but is also able to distinguish between walking and running, tracks your route, monitors blood pressure, weight and calories burned. The resulting information can be shared on Evernote, Facebook or Twitter.

The application shows the number of steps in a circle on the main screen of the program. On the right, you can indicate whether you are going to run or walk, which will help the software track your steps more accurately. The distance traveled, your speed, calories burned and walking time are also displayed on the screen.

Using the buttons in the upper right corner you can open additional list options. They include the following:

• Ratings.
• Map.
• Statistics.
• Charts.

In the graphs you can switch between distance, steps and calories. If you swipe to the right, you can get information about the user's weight, blood pressure and amount of accumulated fat.

In statistics, user activity is demonstrated in the form of a color chart. If you swipe to the left, you will see data about a walk, and to the right - about running.

Walker M7 has advanced functionality and is capable of accurately displaying information. It is possible to independently enter data about your blood pressure or weight.

Pacer

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In the application you can see recommendations that will help you conduct more active image life, and track some health indicators. The home screen shows your daily steps, calories burned, and activity time. The level of activity and progress during the day are also displayed here.

If you scroll to the right, you can see a graph of activity for the day. Another swipe will give you access to a button you should press when going on a long walk or run.

Pacer has three built-in fitness plans:

• Drawing up your plan (Build Your Own plan).
• Walk 4 Weight Loss.
• Reach 10 thousand steps (Couch To 10K Steps).

In the application you can compete with your friends in the results achieved.

Breeze

On the main screen of the application, the received data is shown in a circle, which is located on a rather pleasant background. A group of 7 small circles (the user's progress over the week) will be filled depending on the approach to the given goal. If you click on one of the circles, it will be shown detailed information for the past day.

Quite often, Breeze does not display the route traveled and geolocation, but only shows a bubble with counted steps. The application also informs you about your progress and sends motivational messages too often. The program is functionally and visually pleasing.

Moves

On our list latest app became Moves, which shows movement graphs, steps, starting point of departure, final destination. The software is incredibly well developed, everything functions perfectly.

The number of steps taken while walking or running is published in colorful circles. The time spent on them is demonstrated. If you scroll down, it will show a graph that you can swipe left and right. This will allow you to view statistics for previous days.

Using the application, your stop locations are determined. This territory can be designated independently, for example, work, gym, home.

You can click on a line or any stop to view it on the map. Routes are indicated different lines:

• The bus or car is gray.
• Bicycle - blue.
• Walks are green.

If the application makes a mistake, each of the lines can be corrected. Of all the apps, only Moves was able to truly distinguish walking from cycling.

All of the programs listed have advantages and disadvantages. Each user chooses the software that is suitable for its functionality and design.

How to enable the built-in pedometer on iPhone X(s/r)/8/7/6

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