I'm aware of the battery issues in iPhone, but is it really that early? Almost a month of use after purchase, it dropped at 98% then now, it went 94%.
I've read in some articles that an update of iOS has the option to re-calibrate the battery health percentage, but I cannot find it even if i've just updated my iPhone to iOS 14.7.
Hopefully somebody would enlighten me?
Thanks!
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14
I know you said the phone was new. Apple discontinued iPhone 7 in September 2019. So this "new" phone likely was sitting on a shelf somewhere for some time.
A new battery will cost $49 and shouldn't be an expense to worry about until Battery Health reaches 80% or less, which won't likely happen by March 2022.
In the meantime a few things you should be doing:
I know you said the phone was new. Apple discontinued iPhone 7 in September 2019. So this "new" phone likely was sitting on a shelf somewhere for some time.
A new battery will cost $49 and shouldn't be an expense to worry about until Battery Health reaches 80% or less, which won't likely happen by March 2022.
In the meantime a few things you should be doing:
Phil ~ An iPhone 7 Plus introduced five years ago is unlikely to still have its original battery at 98–100% health. So did you buy that iPhone from a reputable source, such that its replacement battery would be a genuine Apple one?...
About genuine iPhone batteries
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philcarao wrote: "It’s brand new, that’s for sure."
Phil ~ Or it could be, as Apple says: "Your refurbished device is truly “like new,”" ...Does any of the iPhone's paperwork mention the word "refurbished"? But either way, "brand new" or "like new," it will have a new battery. And regarding that, Apple says: "A normal battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles when operating under normal conditions. The one-year warranty includes service coverage for a defective battery. If it is out of warranty, Apple offers battery service for a charge." Source:
iPhone Battery and Performance
...So basically, if your battery's health goes below 80% before 3/7/22, Apple will replace it for free.
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Phil ~ Recalibration pertains only to iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max:
About recalibration of battery health reporting in iOS 14.5
...found by searching Apple's Knowledge Base.
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yeah. I bought this iphone from a reputable source. Apple Flagship Store on Lazada App to be exact last March 2021. I even verified it’s IMEI, and it’s on warranty. It’s brand new, that’s for sure.
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It's definitely NOT refurbished. Having said that, well hopefully it could reach below 80% before 3/7/22 so I could avail warranty for free.
Just a question, how much will it cost if it's out of warranty?
Oh i see. thanks anyway.
I wanted to attach screenshot of its “About” details but the moderator deleted it.
It’s limited warranty will last on 3/7/22.
Well then, thanks.
You're welcome.
iPhone 7 Plus Battery Health dropped at 94% 4 months after purchase
