iPhone 14 or 15
How to charge battery for first time? Do I need to drain battery down to 20% then charge up to 80-100% the first charge ?
iPhone 4s, iOS 9
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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
How to charge battery for first time? Do I need to drain battery down to 20% then charge up to 80-100% the first charge ?
iPhone 4s, iOS 9
There is no procedure or requirements for charging the battery the first time. Charge it when it is convenient and charge it to any percentage.
iPhone 14 or 15