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Battery

Is it normal for my battery to charge fast and also drain fast? And what can I do to to make the battery last longer?

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 1:50 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2021 1:56 PM


eleonoraa ~ No, it's not normal. ...Does your iPhone 7 still have its original battery?


And what's the Maximum Capacity % here?...


Settings > Battery > Battery Health


Follow these tips to maximize battery performance and help extend battery lifespan.


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Nov 1, 2021 3:39 AM in response to eleonoraa

eleonoraa wrote: "Also, is it possible they might’ve changed the battery?"

The 100% capacity implies that, yes, they changed the battery. And the poor performance implies it was done by an unqualified technician and/or used a non-genuine iPhone battery:


About genuine iPhone batteries


...So demand your money back and buy a more recent iPhone model from a different reputable source. Older models such as iPhone 7 will likely soon cease to be eligible for future iOS upgrades such as next year's iOS 16.


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