Hi, I’ve had my iphone 5se 128gb now for ages and is the best I’ve ever had, love the small size and does everything as far as I’m concerned, my question is; should I replace the battery, or is that not such a good idea for example, maybe apple will not support it for much longer and it won’t work on all the apps???
For the iPhone 5S, It's allready end of the line. iOS will not update past iOS 12.5.7
But if you have an iPhone SE, the first gen can run iOS 15, which is rather recent but not the newest iOS.
The 2020 en 2022 SE can update to the latest iOS version.
So, what I should do is depending on your iPhones age. If it is a second or third gen SE with the latest software: go for the replacement
If it is the first gen SE with iOS 15, you can do it, but there will be a time that apps require newer iOS then iOS 15, but for now, you're good
If it is an iPhone 5S? Don;t do it, that iPhone is way too old
For the iPhone 5S, It's allready end of the line. iOS will not update past iOS 12.5.7
But if you have an iPhone SE, the first gen can run iOS 15, which is rather recent but not the newest iOS.
The 2020 en 2022 SE can update to the latest iOS version.
So, what I should do is depending on your iPhones age. If it is a second or third gen SE with the latest software: go for the replacement
If it is the first gen SE with iOS 15, you can do it, but there will be a time that apps require newer iOS then iOS 15, but for now, you're good
If it is an iPhone 5S? Don;t do it, that iPhone is way too old
In addition to the reasoning in the previous post, Apple might not replace the battery at all.
For iPhone 6s and earlier models note this restriction Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support
Chrispascoewhite wrote:
Thanks So much, it’s the 5se
There is no such thing as an iPhone 5se.
There is an iPhone 5, an iPhone 5s, and an iPhone SE. They are 3 different animals. The 5 and 5s are definitely not worth the cost of a battery replacement. The iPhone SE is only worth it if it’s a 2nd or 3rd generation SE.
Thanks So much, it’s the 5se so I may go for the battery swap, only because I like it so much and just seems wasteful to get rid it’s currently up to date with iOS 15.7,8
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