What is the average life of an iPhone?

For most users, this represents approximately two years of use, which is why most people believe that the lifespan of a phone is two years. However when it comes to iPhones, you can expect between three to five years (maybe more) with proper care.
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Can iPhones last 10 years?

You can expect somewhere between five and seven years of major iOS updates, plus potential security patches beyond that. Your battery will decrease in performance over time, but as long as you have enough storage and keep your device from physical damage, it should last you a good amount of time.
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How often should you replace an iPhone?

Typically, iPhones have a lifespan of three years before you will notice a decline in their performance. I've known people who can live on the same iPhone for five years with some extra care.”
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How do I know if I need a new iPhone?

If you've got an older model and it's running slow – or maybe it's a bit banged up – now might be a good time to replace your phone. If the screen on your iPhone is cracked or your battery capacity had dropped to 80% or below, repairs are called for.
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How do I know when to upgrade my iPhone?

You're eligible to upgrade to a new iPhone once you've made 12 payments. Just trade in your current iPhone and start a new plan.³ It's that easy.
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What kills battery health on iPhone?

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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Is iPhone 8 outdated?

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are both still solid phones worth buying in 2023. Perhaps the best reason — purchasing an iPhone 8 in 2023 lets you spend less money.
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How much does a new battery for an iPhone cost?

How much does it cost to replace your iPhone battery? As of Tuesday, Apple charges $49 to replace batteries for the iPhone 8 and older models, going back to the iPhone 5. On models starting with the iPhone X through to the iPhone 13, Apple charges $69 to swap batteries.
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Is Apple still replacing batteries for free?

We can replace your iPhone battery for a service fee. Our warranty doesn't cover batteries that wear down from normal use. Your iPhone is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ and your product's battery holds less than 80 percent of its original capacity.
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Is it worth buying a new iPhone battery?

If your iPhone is a recent model

In fact, if your phone is being throttled due to battery health, getting a replacement will breathe new life into it. Apple's fees for new battery installations is pretty reasonable, and certainly much cheaper than buying a new phone. So in this case, it's definitely worth it.
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Can you just replace an iPhone battery?

With third-party components and various tools available to buy, you can crack open your iPhone and replace your battery, or your screen, often for less money than having a company do it for you.
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Is iPhone 8 still good in 2023?

A: Yes you will be able to use an iPhone 8 or 8+ until 2023. They are extremely well built, they receive updates for more years.
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What iPhones will not work in 2022?

What iPhones will not work in 2022? This means any phones introduced in 2016 or earlier, including the iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 7, won't be getting Apple software updates anymore. It's not an unexpected move, given that the company regularly retires software support on older devices.
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Will iPhone 8 work in 2023?

Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 series models will get updated till iOS 16 (will be released in September of 2022). And after that iOS 17 will come in 2023, so Apple will drop both iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus users for iOS 17.
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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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At what percentage should I charge my iPhone?

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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Can I get my iPhone battery health 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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Which iPhone is going to be discontinued?

All the iPhone models being discontinued

iPhone 12 mini, released in 2020. iPhone 13 Pro, released in 2021. iPhone 13 Pro Max, released in 2021.
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What phones are shutting down in 2022?

AT&T announced that it phased out its 3G network beginning in February 2022. Verizon announced that it will finish shutting down its 3G network by December 31, 2022. T-Mobile announced that it finished shutting down Sprint's 3G CDMA network as of March 31, 2022 and Sprint's 4G LTE network as of June 30, 2022.
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What iPhones are no longer being updated?

It's bad news if your iPhone is older than the iPhone 8—Apple has ended support for the iPhone 7 and older, so you won't be able to upgrade your iPhone software to iOS 16.
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What iPhone will not work in 2023?

Which iPhones will stop working in 2023? Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 series models will get updated till iOS 16 (will be released in September of 2022). And after that iOS 17 will come in 2023, so Apple will drop both iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus users for iOS 17.
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How many years iPhone 8 will get updates?

With an iPhone, you receive the latest software updates up to 6 years after the release of the device.
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When should I replace my iPhone 8?

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 know when my iPhone battery needs replacing?

For iPhone 6 and later, iOS 11.3 and later add new features to show battery health and recommend if you need to replace the battery. You can find these in Settings > Battery > Battery Health (with iOS 16.1 or later, find these in Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging).
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What should I do before replacing my iPhone battery?

Before you bring in your device
  1. Back up your iOS device.
  2. Have your Apple ID password ready. For some repairs, you'll need your Apple ID password to erase your device and turn off Find My.*
  3. If your iPhone needs battery service, make sure that the battery percentage at 30% or less when you bring it in, if possible.
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