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Introduction
An iPhone is only as useful as its battery life. From the very first iPhone, users have been sharing tips on how to optimize iPhone battery life over time to get more performance out of every charge. We've learned a lot about phone batteries working together to make iPhones last longer, but at the end of the day it's important to know when to replace your iPhone's battery. If you want to troubleshoot because youriPhone is charging slowly or not at all, read our article for these solutions first.
That is why Apple introduced the iPhone Battery Health feature, which has become an important part of the iOS device settings. Today we'll discuss the Battery Health feature, how to get the best iPhone battery performance, and when to replace your iPhone battery. If you'd rather not improve your battery health, consider upgrading your device. You can do that toosell your iPhoneto us.
What is iPhone Battery Status?
iPhone Battery Health is a feature added in iOS version 11.3, released in 2018. If your phone is not already at version 11.3 or later, it's time to update your software. The Battery Status feature can be found in the Settings menu and provides you with basic useful information about the overall health and performance of your iPhone's battery.
The iPhone Battery Health dashboard lets you monitor your phone's battery to optimize performance and determine the right time to replace your iPhone's battery.
The three dashboard items in your Battery Health tool are Maximum Capacity, Peak Performance Power, and a switch to optimize battery charging
Maximum capacity
The maximum capacity is the efficiency of your battery since your phone left the factory. Batteries typically lose their efficiency over time, which explains why an old phone's battery holds less and less charge.
Optimal phone performance is between 100% and 80% maximum capacity.
Maximum performance
Usually this will contain a message stating that your iPhone can run at maximum performance. If you have recently experienced a crash, you will sometimes see a message that your battery was unable to provide the peak power it needed. The second message means that your phone has enabled automatic performance management and the battery needs to be replaced soon.
Optimized battery charging
Switching to this option will prevent your phone from charging more than 80% to protect the battery and extend overall battery life. This option is ideal if your phone is on charge most of the time and you want to charge overnight, but you can disable this option if you plan to travel and need to charge 100% while traveling.
How to check your iPhone battery health
- Settings > Battery status.
You can find your iPhone battery status dashboard by navigating to iPhone Settings. Then scroll down until you see Battery Status and select that option. This will show you some basic information and you can tap it to view or change your battery performance settings.
Is 75% generally a good battery status?
- Yes and no
When you look at your battery status page, the most obvious factor is the maximum capacity percentage. 100% factory new and iPhones can run extremely well with batteries that only perform 80% at maximum capacity.
If your iPhone's battery status has dropped to 75% or below, it will still work fine. However, you can expect further deterioration and may see lower numbers and worse performance in the near future.
Battery health percentage to replace iPhone battery, according to Apple
At what battery status percentage should you replace your iPhone's battery? You will notice a significant drop in performance between 75% and 60%.
If your iPhone battery health percentage falls below 80% within the duration of your iPhonewarranty - usually about a year - than Applewill replace the battery.
How long does an iPhone battery last?
A new iPhone battery with 100%-80% capacity can be charged for 8 to 20 hours, depending on how it is used. If you keep it in your pocket, it can last all day. When playing games and movies, it lasts about a third of the day without a power source.
It usually takes about two years before you notice a significant drop in iPhone battery performance. An iPhone with light use and proper battery care can last up to five years on its original battery, and with heavy use or extremely constant charging, the iPhone battery may need to be replaced early. If you think that no battery can prove the health of your device, so can yousell your deviceto us.
Tips to extend iPhone battery life
How do you maximize iPhone battery performance?
- Avoid full charging or full draining
- Do not charge overnight
- Use a dimmer screen
- Turn off location services
- Enable optimized battery charging
- Use an original orapproved Apple charger
- Close apps and unused features
- Avoid extreme temperatures
- Use the right phone case
- Keep your software up to date
- Replace the battery in time
For more information see our other article:Maximize your iPhone's battery settings
Can AppleCare+ cover battery replacement?
If you still have AppleCare+ when your iPhone's battery drops below 80% of its maximum capacity, then yes. Your battery replacement can and probably should be includedAppleCare+ warranty coverage.
If your iPhone is out of warranty, send it to the nearest repair center and/or visit oneApple Store will cost $89 for the repair. You may also be charged for any additional repairs or for the phone to be repaired, other than the battery, before you send it in.
How can I replace my iPhone's battery?
If you are comfortable with phone repairs and have an iPhone repair kit (small screwdrivers, separate frame, etc.), you can replace an iPhone battery yourself. However, this is not recommended for inexperienced technicians. iPhones are fragile and simply opening the case can put your components at risk. Especially if you iThe battery of the phone is high!
You need to carefully remove small screws, pry open the case, gently lift the locking tabs, use tweezers to pull out the pull tabs and finally lift out the battery. Replacing it requires an equally delicate reinstallation.
For more information on how to get the best performance out of your iPhone battery and when to replace it, check out our in-depth article: “When your iPhone just won't cooperate: solutions for frozen or unresponsive screens."
