At what percentage should I change my iPhone battery?

When should I replace my iPhone battery? Typically, when your iPhone holds less than 80% of its maximum capacity, it's time to upgrade the battery. You can check your battery's health by going to Settings then Battery Health.
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Is 70 percent battery health good for iPhone?

Apple considers any iPhone with a battery capacity of 80% or above to be in optimal condition. In fact, Apple feels so strongly about battery health that its 1-year warranty covers any battery at 80% capacity or more. It's not unusual to see iPhones that, after one year, still have a battery capacity of 95% or above.
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What percentage is bad for iPhone battery?

At What Battery Health Percentage Should I Replace My iPhone Battery? Your iPhone should retain up to 80 percent of its original battery capacity after 500 complete charge cycles. Once the battery health percentage drops below 80 percent, the amount of charge your battery can hold starts to diminish.
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Should I buy iPhone with a battery health of 80%?

When do I need to change my battery? When the battery health is below 80%, battery replacement is recommended. Generally, this is about two years after you buy your iPhone, but it depends on your usage. There are many cases where 80% is reached after four years.
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How long does 75% battery last on iPhone?

If, for example, your Maximum Capacity is 75%, that indicates that a full charge now will last you as long as a new battery charged to 75% would. So if the new battery would last you for 8 hours, a battery with 75% capacity will last you for around 6 hours.
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Are 75% batteries healthy?

Typically, anything below 80% battery health is weak, anything under 70% is very weak.
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Will Apple replace battery above 80?

Apple will only replace your battery under its AppleCare program when it holds less than 80 percent of its original capacity, and its iPhone batteries are advertised as capable of retaining up to 80 percent of their original capacity after 500 complete charge cycles.
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What kills iPhone battery health?

The two things that cause the most battery drain in your iPhone are its screen and cellular service. Obviously, you know when you're actively using your phone, but your iPhone is often performing tasks in the background and even lighting up your screen without you noticing.
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Can iPhone battery health go back to 100?

There's only one thing that you can do to keep your iPhone's battery health at 100%. Stop using your iPhone. Yup, the only way you're going to keep your iPhone's battery at 100% is to stop using it and charging it.
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How many years does an iPhone battery last?

An iPhone lithium-ion battery typically holds up to 500 charge cycles, or about two years; before you will see a degrading of the battery to 80% of its full capacity. You complete one charge cycle when you have used an amount equals 100% of your battery's capacity.
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What is the lowest battery health in iPhone?

What do those percentages mean?
  • 100 percent: Your battery is currently supporting normal peak performance.
  • 95 percent: This iPhone has experienced an unexpected shutdown because the battery was unable to deliver the necessary peak power. ...
  • 79 percent or less: Your battery's health is significantly degraded.
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How long does 78 battery health last?

So 78 is not exactly great, but it should last about 3–4 months. If you are buying a refurbished device with 78% battery health, you should deduct the battery price from the phone since you will definitely need to change it soon.
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What is an unhealthy battery percentage?

What is an unhealthy battery health? The easiest way to know if it's time for a battery replacement is when its maximum capacity hits 79% or below and you receive the “Your battery's health is significantly degraded” message.
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When should I replace my iPhone battery?

When the capacity of your iPhone battery dips below 80%, you'll see the following message: “Your battery's health is significantly degraded. An Apple Authorized Service Provider can replace the battery to restore full performance and capacity.
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How often should I replace iPhone battery?

As the battery gets older it may start to require charging more frequently, hold charge less well, or even start to shut down your phone unexpectedly. Once your iPhone's battery passes the 500 complete charges point it's probably time for it to be replaced.
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How do I make my battery health 100 again?

  1. Make use of 'Power-saving mode' ...
  2. Restrict app usage on your Android Smartphone. ...
  3. Turn off 'location services' ...
  4. Enable 'optimized battery charging' feature. ...
  5. Use the 'Auto-brightness' feature. ...
  6. Don't use the iPhone in extreme temperatures. ...
  7. Use 'Low-power mode' ...
  8. Reduce 'Auto-lock time' on your iPhone.
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Can iPhone battery health be reset?

Recalibration in iOS 14.5 and later

While the battery health reporting system is recalibrating, you will see a message in Settings > Battery > Battery Health. Recalibration of maximum capacity and peak performance capability happens during regular charge cycles, and this process might take a few weeks.
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How do I restore my battery health?

Stretch a low battery
  1. Turn on battery saver or low power mode. Some Android phones come with a battery saver or low power mode, which helps a charge last longer. ...
  2. Avoid actions that keep the screen on. ...
  3. Avoid constant internet connection. ...
  4. Avoid actions that process too much information. ...
  5. Limit connectivity & location.
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How long does it take for iPhone to reach 80 battery health?

The battery in your iPhone is capable of around 300 to 400 complete battery cycles, or full charges before reaching 80% of its original capacity. This usually takes about two full years of iPhone use, which is why we tend to think of smartphones as having a two-year lifespan.
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Is it OK to leave your iPhone charging all night?

Shomes recommends charging your iPhone as it needs it. If you go to sleep and it has a 40 or 50 percent charge, leave it. Then charge it some time during the next day when it gets into the red. That way, the battery won't be stressed, and its health will last way longer than it will when overnight charging.
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How much does an iPhone battery cost?

Starting March 1, Apple (AAPL) will charge $89 for battery replacements for iPhone X through iPhone 13 models, a $20 increase from the current price of a new battery. Battery replacements for other models, such as the iPhone SE and iPhone 8, will jump from $49 to $69.
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What ruins iPhone battery the most?

It's especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 95° F (35° C), which can permanently damage battery capacity. That is, your battery won't power your device as long on a given charge. Charging the device in high ambient temperatures can damage it further.
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Should I charge my iPhone battery to 80 or 100?

Apple recommends, as do many others, that you try to keep an iPhone battery between 30 and 80 percent charged. Topping up to 100 percent isn't optimal, although it won't necessarily damage your battery, but letting it regularly run down to 0 percent can prematurely lead to a battery's demise.
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Should I replace battery at 82%?

“Maximum Capacity” shows you how well your battery is performing compared to when it was brand new. While a slightly lower percentage is lower as your phone ages, it should still retain about 80% of the capacity at 300-500 charge cycles. If it starts dropping below 80%, it's time for a battery replacement.
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Will Apple replace battery at 89%?

Apple makes no guarantees about the performance other than it will be replaced under warranty or extended warranty if it goes below 80% (before reaching 500 cycles) before the end of the warranty. What you have might be worse than average, but there's really nothing you can do other than pay for a battery replacement.
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