Apple iPod Touch 6th Gen - battery life

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Apple iPod Touch 6th Gen - battery life

I have an older iPod touch 6th gen I gave to my kid to use for some basic things when on WiFi. Zoom calls, YouTube, and a few apps. The device is responsive enough and I went ahead and did a full erase along with an upgrade to the latest supported iOS version.

It is frequently charging because the battery seems to die frequently. If I put YouTube on it will end up lasting 2 1/2 hours total from 100% charge to powering off. I mainly did that as a test to validate how long video playback works with the battery and this is with audio muted.

if this was brand new out of the box I believe the battery life would be much greater. Surprisingly I still have another month of Apple care left. Does this seem like normal battery usage or would Apple possibly be able to replace the battery and increase the duration?

tentatively I have an appointment booked at a local Apple Store but with Covid I am hesistant on going unless I am sure that there is at least a possibility this can be fixed.

thanks!

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 8:52 AM

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Nov 24, 2020 12:43 PM in response to Jaelae

Hello Jaelae,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! We understand that the battery on your iPod touch (6th generation) isn't lasting as long as expected, and you're wondering if battery replacement may be needed.

Without having the device inspected by a repair technician, it would be difficult to confirm for sure if this is hardware in nature. The following resource does provide some troubleshooting steps you can take to further identify potential causes of the battery drain, and settings that could be adjusted to maximize battery life:

About the battery usage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Service by mail may also be an option depending on where you're located. If you'd like to explore this or other service options, you can also contact Apple Support here:

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Take care.

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