iPhone Battery Care

• By practicing proper charging and usage methods you can help increase the life of your battery

• You can both extend your usage time and the length of time your battery will last before it needs replacement.

• Batteries are wear and tear items and need replacement after heavy use.

• iPhone Batteries are not end-user replaceable. They must be replaced by a professional

The Basics: How to Charge your iPhone

• Use the highest quality cables and adapters you can find. You would be surprised that many cheaper aftermarket cables can and will cause problems.

• It is advised to always check the adapter for the correct amperage and wattage. Some chargers on the market today are high output and can charge your phone faster. – This isn’t always the best. Phones may say they are fully charged but you may

notice the charge decreasing faster with quick chargers. Using the recommended charging bricks and cables is usually the best method as these were generally tested by the manufacturer for these specific components and conditions.

• Do not leave your phone on the charger for extended periods of time – This can and will cause the battery to deteriorate faster than normal.– It is usually recommended to charge for 3-5 hours if needed. It is always better

for the life of the battery to keep charging length to a minimum.

The Basics: How to Charge your iPhone cont.

• Use caution when leaving your iPhone on charging or speaker docking stations. – Do not leave your iPhone plugged into a music charging station for long

periods of time. This typically cycles the battery reducing its’ lifespan. • Car Adapters can also cause problems as they too are now offered

in higher outputs. Most will work but it is always good to make sure they are verified for your device

• Batteries have been known to explode from overcharging. By avoiding overcharging mistakes you can eliminate the worries of any harm occurring. – Only charge for as long as you need to reach a 100% battery level. Avoid

extended charging on docking stations and use the best cables and adapters you can.

How to Extend Battery Usage• Having your phone last longer is something most of us would like. There are

some techniques that can reduce battery usage while your phone is not charging.

• Lower your backlight. Going to half or less in most circumstances is bright enough. The LCD drains battery power quickly so reducing its brightness will help you save power– You can typically find in the iPhone’s “Settings”

• Turn off WiFi when not using. Wifi is emitting and receiving a signal constantly thereby requiring battery power. By turing off your Wifi you will reduce the phones power consumption. – If your phone is searching for a Wifi connection this will also drain your battery. As

mentioned, turn it off if you need to save some extra power.• Turn off Bluetooth. This is another battery draining feature that many of us use.

Turn it off when you aren’t in your car or connected to a headset. It will allow you to hold a charge for longer.

How to Extend Battery Usage cont.

• Close unnecessary apps. Apps can be using resources for data, wifi, and other features. Close the apps you aren’t using. Your phone will thank you for it!

• Change backlight timing – You can also adjust this feature to turn your screen off faster when you aren’t touching it. This can be a great way to save battery if you don’t need the screen on constantly. Settings > General, adjust auto-lock.

• Turn on Airplane Mode. If you are not using your cellular signal or the signal is poor you can easily put your phone into Airplane Mode. This will prevent the phone from searching for a cellular signal.

Maximizing your Battery Lifespan• Apple has suggested that you do a few things to improve

battery performance.– Always use the latest software. This will provide you with any new

tweaks they have made to the battery management portion of IOS.– Avoid extreme temperatures. Their ideal temperature for the

phone is 62 – 72 degrees F. It is advised not to leave in temperatures higher than 95 degrees. This also means you should not charge your device in these extreme temperatures either

– Heat is always a concern. It is recommended to remove your case when possible to reduce heat build up inside the iPhone while charging.

– Enable Low Power Mode in the settings. Settings > Battery

In a Nutshell

• There are many ways you can improve the life and lifespan of your iPhone battery– Use proper cables– Charge the phone the correct way– Keep your software updated– Keep your phone out of extreme temperatures– Manage your backlight, open apps, wifi, and

bluetooth properly

What Happens if Your Battery Goes Bad?

• Luckily iPhone batteries can be replaced by experienced technicians.

• If you need assistance with a bad battery repair or replacement please feel free to call one of our specialists.

• Repair Sharks is one of the oldest and nations best iDevice repair centers.

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