How do I first charge my iPhone 13?

Charge the battery
  1. Connect iPhone to a power outlet using the charging cable (included) and an Apple USB power adapter (sold separately). ...
  2. Place iPhone 8 and later face up on MagSafe Charger or MagSafe Duo Charger (connected to Apple 20W USB-C power adapter or other compatible power adapter) or on a Qi-certified charger.
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Should I charge my iPhone before first use?

No, there is no need to charge it first. Unless, of course, it doesn't have any charge on it. With lithium ion batteries, there's no need to fully charge them before use, drain them completely or any of the things one needed to do with older types of batteries.
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How should you charge your iPhone for the first time?

The initial charge of a new iPhone is very important. To do it right, charge your new iPhone for at least 3 hours before using it for the first time. Don't forget to use the included wall charger – not your computer's USB port – to charge it this first time.
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At what percentage should I charge my iPhone 13?

For optimized battery life, your phone should never go below 20 percent or never above 80 percent. It may put your mind at ease when your smartphone's battery reads 100 percent charge, but it's actually not ideal for the battery. “A lithium-ion battery doesn't like to be fully charged,” Buchmann says.
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Can I charge iPhone 13 overnight?

With iOS 13 and later iOS devices now have an Optimized Charging option. With this enabled, if you charge overnight the phone will stop charging at 80%, then resume charging in time to reach 100% in time to meet your normal usage pattern.
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The Recommended First Charge for the iPhone Battery



Can I leave iPhone 13 charging overnight?

Well, the rule of the thumb is to avoid charging your iPhone overnight. Naturally, lithium-ion batteries are reactive. As such, they can easily overheat especially when left overnight to charge.
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Should I charge my new iPhone 13 for 8 hours?

In the past, smartphone manufacturers recommended their users to go through one full charge cycle to ensure that their smartphone's battery has reached its maximum capacity. However, there's no need for that anymore.
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How long should I charge my iPhone 13?

The iPhone 13 lineup also offers fast-charge capabilities with a 20W or higher adapter that is sold separately. With the adapter, the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini and the iPhone 13 Pro can get up to 50% charge in 30 minutes. The iPhone 13 Pro Max can get up to 50% charge in 35 minutes.
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When should I charge my iPhone 13 battery?

There is no such thing as an ideal percentage. Charge at any time, for any amount of time. Do not repeatedly deplete the battery to low levels. Charge your iPhone whenever you want to and for however long you want to.
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How do you know if iPhone 13 is fully charged?

Charge the Battery
  1. When your device is charging, the Charging icon will appear on the iPhone battery idicator in the Control Center. When the device is charged to 100% the. ...
  2. When your iPhone is on, you'll see the. Battery indicator in the right corner of the Status bar. ...
  3. If the. ...
  4. From the home screen, select the.
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Do I need to charge 8 hours for new iPhone?

After the battery is fully charged while remaining connected to a power source, charging stops. I do understand that upon purchase of your new iphone, you will need to do an 8 hours charge of the phone.
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How often should I charge my new iPhone 13 Pro Max?

Keep all your batteries charged between 20-80% for best battery life. I charge mine to 80% most of the time except when I know I may need extra charge then to 90%. I try to charge when it gets to around 20%.
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How do I take care of my iPhone 13 battery?

Store it half-charged when you store it long term.
  1. Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device's battery — charge it to around 50%. ...
  2. Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.
  3. Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that's less than 90° F (32° C).
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How do I preserve my iPhone 13 battery?

Use These Nifty Tips to Fix iPhone 13 Pro Max Battery Drain Issues
  1. Disable Background App Refresh. ...
  2. Use WiFi Whenever Possible. ...
  3. Use 5G Auto Instead of 5G On. ...
  4. Turn off Automatic Downloads and App Updates. ...
  5. Turn Off Location Services. ...
  6. Adjust Auto-Lock and Turn Off Raise to Wake. ...
  7. Use Dark Mode. ...
  8. Enable Low Power Mode.
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How long should I charge a new phone before the first use?

Nowadays, smartphones come with lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries with partial charge that can get fully charged within about 2 h. However, manufacturers still insist on charging them for 8 hours before the first use.
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Does iPhone 13 overcharge?

You cannot overcharge an iPhone. This is the recommended way to maintain the health of your battery.
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At what percentage should I charge my iPhone?

Apple recommends, as do many others, that you try to keep an iPhone battery between 40 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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At what percentage should I charge my phone?

Google's recommendation is similarly straightforward: “Charge as much or as little as needed. You don't need to teach your phone how much capacity the battery has by going from full to zero, or zero to full, charge.” Samsung advises charging regularly and keeping the battery above 50 percent.
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What drains iPhone 13 battery?

The more apps are refreshing contents, the more power will be consumed. This therefore results in your iPhone battery draining faster than usual. That said, turning Background app refresh on your iPhone 13 may help preserve battery life.
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How long does iPhone 13 battery last?

Apple is also providing the following estimates for battery life while streaming video: iPhone 13 Pro Max — 25 hours. iPhone 13 Pro — 20 hours. iPhone 13 — 15 hours.
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How do you charge a brand new iPhone?

Every iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 comes with a USB-C-to-Lightning cable, and that's pretty much it. So out of the box, those who don't currently have any Apple power adapters will need a USB-C power adapter to charge the iPhone 12 and 13.
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What should I do when I get a new iPhone?

Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Turn on your device. ...
  2. If you have another device, use Quick Start. ...
  3. Activate your device. ...
  4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode. ...
  5. Restore or transfer your information and data. ...
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID. ...
  7. Turn on automatic updates and set up other features.
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How do you turn off an iPhone 13?

Turn off device

Press and hold the Side button and the Volume up or down button until the slider appears. Drag the slider to turn your iPhone completely off.
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How long does it take for iPhone 13 Pro to charge?

iPhone 13 charging tests

A full charge on the iPhone 13 Pro max reportedly takes around 86 minutes, from 0% to 100%, as per its own battery reading. As a reminder, it has a 4,373 mAh battery to top-off.
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