How to Make Your iPhone Feel Brand New Without Upgrading

We all love the look and feel of a new iPhone. Opening the box, gently removing the protector, and feeling a clean, brand-new smartphone for the first time. It’s a really great feeling that, unfortunately, goes by pretty fast.

After a few days, your brand-new iPhone turns into just your iPhone. The more you use it, the more it starts to wear and slow down. Sure, you could buy a new one, but there are other ways to make it feel brand new again.

A fresh iPhone feeling does not have to come from a new box. Small changes to the way your Home Screen looks, the tools you see first, and the features you use every day can add up fast.

With this year’s iPhone 17 lineup just around the corner, many of us will undoubtedly be tempted to upgrade to the latest model. However, before you start shopping for a new iPhone, we’ve rounded up some of the quickest and easiest ways to breathe some new life into the iPhone you already have. It’ll only take you a few seconds, but it can make a world of difference.

Read on for 7 ways to make your current iPhone feel brand new again.