Slow iPhone? Don't worry. You can make it run like new again.
By Filipe Espósito Oct. 20, 2026 11:45 am EST Hadrian/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google DiscoverAn iPhone is built to last, and many people keep using the same phone for years before upgrading. Even so, as the years go by, your iPhone may start to feel slower than usual when the hardware can no longer keep up with the latest software features.
But before you give up on your current iPhone, there are a few tweaks you should try that might make it feel faster. From cleaning up storage to changing a few settings, here's what you can do to make your iPhone run smoothly again and get more life out of it.
