Last night I discovered that the maximum charge I am now getting with my iPhone is 79%. From what I understand whenever you have a maximum charge rate of 79% or lower then it's time to get the battery replaced/serviced. It looks like Apple will probably charge me $70 for this. Have you ever done this before? How long does the new battery typically last? I'm wondering if that would be worth doing or if I should just invest in a new phone. I may take some time next week to visit an Apple store to learn more. In the mean time, I was just curious if anyone else has experienced this before and what did you end up doing?
Mobile Phone Battery Replacement
- Thread starter Sharon
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DO you drain your battery to 1% then do a full recharge and also do you have or use supercharging ports or normal. PLus how old is your phone and what iPhone series do you use 🙂
Most say that they can go about 4 years before you really need to have them replaced, depending on how demanding you are on using it. I hear people had there lasted for two years.
Most say that they can go about 4 years before you really need to have them replaced, depending on how demanding you are on using it. I hear people had there lasted for two years.
StarbucksCoffee
Familiar Face
Which iPhone are you using? I got the iPhone 12 Pro Max which is now at 88% (bought it when it got launched).
I have never replaced the battery since I always buy the latest iPhone, so my battery percentages are usually at 85%.
However, my friend recently replaced her iPhone 8 battery and she said that the iPhone works pretty smooth again and that the battery behaves like a new iPhone again. So if you're not into buying a new iPhone, go ahead! Replace the battery!
If you prefer to buy a new iPhone, you can sell your iPhone to someone else, or a third party provider (not Apple because they don't give you as much as other providers do) and use that cash to get a brand new iPhone!
I have never replaced the battery since I always buy the latest iPhone, so my battery percentages are usually at 85%.
However, my friend recently replaced her iPhone 8 battery and she said that the iPhone works pretty smooth again and that the battery behaves like a new iPhone again. So if you're not into buying a new iPhone, go ahead! Replace the battery!
If you prefer to buy a new iPhone, you can sell your iPhone to someone else, or a third party provider (not Apple because they don't give you as much as other providers do) and use that cash to get a brand new iPhone!
Got right now a 82% battery rate, with my iPhone XS. In May it'll be 3 years old.
If I see it goes down 80% and having issues with the battery (this means that my iPhone doesn't hold 1 day), I'll simply change it.
Never done it before but should be as simple as going to an official shop and they'll change it within the day (if you've set a schedule with them)
If I see it goes down 80% and having issues with the battery (this means that my iPhone doesn't hold 1 day), I'll simply change it.
Never done it before but should be as simple as going to an official shop and they'll change it within the day (if you've set a schedule with them)
Yeah, if you purchase a replacement from the official device (Apple), the phone should last at least the same time as the original battery. So if this lasted you 3 years, you can go for another 3 if you treat the phone properly.
I have the iPhone 11 Pro and got it when it first released so... about 2 or 3 years, does that sound normal? I dare not venture into any malls at this time but as soon as the Christmas crowd lightens I will see what the Apple folks have to say.
I did say they tend to last 4 years so it is about right 🙂
THought about getting a new phone? just as cheap to replace the battery
DudeThatsErin
Paragon
I have the iPhone 11, purchased December 2019, and mine is at 81%. I charge overnight on a wireless charger which is harder on the battery due to the heat. I really only charge on it because it is useful as it is a 3-in-1 charger so I can charge my AirPods, Watch, and iPhone on it all at once without a lot of cables being everywhere by my end table.
I may switch it out for cables though because I am keeping this until the 14 and I want to make sure the battery holds up (for the most part) until then.
I may switch it out for cables though because I am keeping this until the 14 and I want to make sure the battery holds up (for the most part) until then.
cable be far better then wireless
Uncrowned Guard
Resident
$70 for an official Apple battery with replacement isn't a bad deal. It will last as long as your current battery did, give or take a bit. $70 is a bit much for a battery swap, but sometimes it is worth the extra money to ensure a third party doesn't drop a cheapo battery in or simply murder your phone.
As for my personal experiences, I don't buy flagship phones as I don't need to do CAD modeling on my phone or any of the crazy specs while checking my emails and buying stuff I don't need on Amazon. So most of my phones are sub $500 and after 3-4 years of use, it is just easier to replace the whole thing than baby it back to health.
As for my personal experiences, I don't buy flagship phones as I don't need to do CAD modeling on my phone or any of the crazy specs while checking my emails and buying stuff I don't need on Amazon. So most of my phones are sub $500 and after 3-4 years of use, it is just easier to replace the whole thing than baby it back to health.
I agree $70 is a better price than paying $1000 for a brand new device (assuming I'd want the latest model). I've been dragging my feet on getting this done though because I don't want to be without a phone for 3-5 days! I use my phone for work too so it's hard to coordinate.
Rusty Snippets
New Arrival
Ikr?! My old iPhone 6+ was almost 7 years old when I replaced it with a 12. the battery was so bad, I had to pretty much leave it plugged in all the time!
A 6+ to a iphone 12?! That must have felt like an amazing upgrade! I want to see how far I can go with my iphone 11 Pro before it becomes obsolete.
That's what I currently have however i'm currently due for an upgrade as I went on a 2 year bring it back program, Not sure I will yet.
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I have been into an Apple Store to have my battery replaced before but it was a pain. I much prefer the express replacement service instead. It means I can always have a phone at all times and can swap the phone over in my own time.
I still have my original battery. I figured out that there's an option to turn off Background App Refresh in the settings and that has preserved my battery life considerably. It's not much of an issue anymore and am able to use my phone on a single charge for most of the day even with heavy call/video usage. I can procrastinate on getting the battery replacement a little bit longer. lol
I actually have a different experience with Android-devices, particularly with Samsung's Galaxy line. I found myself relying on extra batteries and power packs to keep those phones charged. I haven't owned a Galaxy since the S10 though so perhaps they're a lot better now.
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