I used to shut off my iPhone 5s every night and turn it back on in the morning. Now I have an iPhone 7, and people are telling me that’s not necessary, just turn it on to night mode if I don’t want to be disturbed. Does it do anything positive for my iPhone, to shut it off periodically or on a regular basis?
iPhone 7
It’s a personal preference. One way of acting is not a whole lot better or worse than the other. Personally, like you, I shut off my iPhone every night. It does save a tiny amount of battery charge. I have done this with iPhones since they were released in 2007.
I agree with sberman. In my case, I almost NEVER turn my phone off. I use it during the day and it has programmed Do Not Disturn automaticall on while I sleep. And while I sleep, my phone is on the charger all night long. I've never experienced premature degradation of any iPhone battery in all these years going all the way back to iPhone 3g.
lynnefrombc wrote:
At 72% does that mean it's ready to quit very soon?
72% is the lowest percent I have ever heard of. Do you have minutes of battery life left? Days? Weeks? Months? I don’t know.
Take your chances if you like. If you have things worth saving, back up frequently.
Thanks, you too! As for me, if this quits, I'll put the sim card back into my 5s till I have time on my hands to upgrade. Nothing to lose on my phone, use it for texting. I have a beautiful 27" iMac with all my important stuff - had it for a few years, LOVE it.
Thanks again!
Consider visiting an Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Center and requesting a replacement battery. In the U.S., that would cost $49 plus tax assuming no other damage.
I did check that, it's about $100 here. At 72% does that mean it's ready to quit very soon?
72% is pretty poor, to be honest. Your phone really needs a new battery.
Thanks for your information and help, I really appreciate it.
Glad that helped.
Enjoy your Apple gear.
My 'new' iphone 7 is actually a hand-down from my g'daughter, lol. Under Battery Health" it shows 72%, with a note saying it's health is significantly degraded. I don't mind re-charging often, but I want the battery to live awhile, till I can get a truly new phone hopefully within the next year. Would shutting it off for the night help? Or is it better for the battery to be used and recharged. Thanks for your help!
Does it benefit my iPhone 7 to shut it off
