How To Tell If Your iPhone Battery Needs Replacement: A Guide To Identifying Common Issues
No battery is forever, and this is especially true for our handheld gadgets that are charged multiple times a day. Let's be real - in the first few weeks after buying a new device, we tend to nurse it well. But after a few months, it just becomes another device. Slowly but surely, our iPhones age and need to be charged more often.
However, you don't have to buy a new iPhone in case you're facing battery issues. You can simply get the battery replaced or do it yourself if you have the skills. However, how do you tell if your iPhone battery should be replaced? Keep reading to find out.
Swollen battery
If your battery has become visibly swollen, it's definitely time to change it. A swollen battery is a result of many things - overcharging your iPhone, physical damage to the battery, or just good old ageing.
With a swollen battery, your iPhone casing will begin to bulge. If it's really bad, the pressure from swollen battery can separate the screen from your iPhone's frame. Stop using your iPhone in case of a swollen battery and take your iPhone to the nearest store or service provider.
Charge doesn't stick
Even though lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries offer longer lifespan and faster charging times than older batteries, they're still a finite resource. After a few cycles, such batteries tend to die.
If you're witnessing a drastic drop in your iPhone's battery life, it might be a prudent choice to get it replaced. On your iPhone, you can also check the health of your battery.
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Low battery health
Going to your battery settings and tapping on "Battery Health & Charging" will show you how well your battery is doing. Apple claims that if your battery health is above 80%, you have a healthy battery.?
If your battery's maximum capacity is below 80%, consider replacing that battery for longer screen time and overall lifespan.
Overheating iPhone
If you constantly find your iPhone hot to the touch, it could point to a bad battery. Usually, heat is dissipated and some heating is normal during high performance gaming or similar functions. If your iPhone is heating even when it's idle, it's time to get the battery checked out.
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There are other factors that point to a deteriorating battery on an iPhone. These include unexpected and random shutdowns, lagging apps, and slow overall performance of your iPhone.
Usually, iPhone batteries last for two to three years. But it can vary for everyone depending on their usage patterns.
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