10 iOS 9 Settings to Change

Get the most out of your iOS 9 experience by toggling the options that enable new iOS 9 features. Here are the 10 best iOS 9 settings you should change when you’re done installing the new update.

Apple introduces more than a hundred new features, options, and changes in the update, and you can see most of what’s new in iOS 9 for a more in-depth look at the changes.

To take advantage of new features and get the most out of iOS 9, we’ll show you the iOS 9 settings to change on your iPhone and iPad after you upgrade.

This is a free upgrade for all users with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 8. The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will ship with iOS 9 installed.

iOS 9 Settings to Change

You can use this guide to find the new iOS 9 settings you need to change to get the most out of this update. You can save money, make calls in poor coverage areas, and extend the life of your iPhone battery if you follow these guidelines.

Set a Six-Digit Password

With iOS 9, you can set a new six-digit passcode. In iOS 8, the numeric password limit is four digits and easier to guess by brute force.

Adding just two more numbers in iOS 9 significantly improves the security of your iPhone. If you’re using a device with Touch ID, you may not need to enter this long passcode very often.

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If the screen shows a 4-digit password for your new password, tap the password options and select the 6-digit numeric code.

Add Discover Card to Apple Wallet

Apple Pay now supports Discover Card, and there’s a huge reason why you should add Discover to your Apple Pay account on iPhone or iPad now.

for the rest of the year Get 10% extra cash back on Discover Card purchases made through Apple Pay, in addition to current offers. This offer covers $10,000 spent through Apple Pay purchases.

This includes apps like Apple Pay in stores or the Best Buy app and other apps for getting lots of cashback with your iPhone or Apple Watch. Go to and follow the instructions.

Apple Wallet Shortcut

One of the best new Apple Pay and Apple Wallet features in iOS 9 is the option to turn on a shortcut to launch Apple Pay before heading to the checkout.

This allows you to open Apple Wallet, where you can select the card you need by double-clicking your home button when your iPhone is locked.

New Apple Notes Upgrade Verdict

If you update all your devices to iOS 9, you will probably want to update the Apple Notes app. When you first open Notes in iOS 9, you will now see an option to upgrade or wait.

Users who need it to sync notes between iPhone and iPad and an Apple computer will have to wait for the update. The new Apple Notes app cannot sync with Notes on OS X Yosemite or earlier.

Open AT&T WiFi Search

If you’re lucky, you can now turn on and use AT&T WiFi calling in iOS 9. This feature isn’t available on all phones and won’t work everywhere, but it’s worth a try. With AT&T WiFi calling turned on, you can make voice calls over WiFi so you can talk even when you have poor coverage.

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If it’s OK for you, follow the steps outlined and continue with the installation. If it is not available, you should try again later.

Use the new iOS 9 Battery Widget

With iOS 9, there is a new battery widget for Notification Center that shows the battery life of all your connected devices. With this on, you can easily see the battery life of your iPhone, Apple Watch, Bluetooth headset or other Bluetooth accessories.

If you don’t have an Apple Watch, you may not see it. We’re trying to figure out if it’s an option for all users.

Set iOS 9 Camera Defaults

If you prefer to use a particular setting for your iPhone camera in iOS 9, you can now set a default setting for the camera in Settings.

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The secondary screen lets you know how much space each of these will take up on your iPhone.

High Quality Apple Music on Cellular

If you love to use Apple Music and are constantly listening to music on your mobile, you may want to turn on the option to listen to Apple Music in high quality while on mobile.

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This will use your data faster, but if you have a big enough plan, this is something to consider.

Install Apple News

One of the biggest new features in iOS 9 is Apple News. When you first open the app, you will choose the sources you want and the types of news you want to see. You may also see an option for notifications and email alerts.

If you want to change them later, you can adjust your Apple News Notifications, background refresh, and cellular data usage here. This allows you to control what you want after initial setup.

Apple News is an interesting add-on for iPhone and iPad, and you can use it to read about popular topics, trends and your favorite sources, including Gotta Be Mobile.

iOS 9 Low Power Mode

We’ve already reviewed how to fix bad iOS 9 battery life, but this iOS 9 setting is one you’ll want to know how to change regularly.

The new iOS 9 Low Power Mode can extend your iPhone’s battery life by several hours by changing many settings and options with the flip of a button.

You may not always want to use this as it disables and modifies certain features, but it is a basic iOS 9 setting that needs to be changed when you need to further extend iPhone battery life.