Charging indicator showing problem in iphone 13

I am a user of iPhone 13. This is a second-hand mobile phone, purchased from a renowned shop in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It has official Apple warranty valid until February 2026. Currently, it is November 2025. I bought it last month (October). Its battery capacity was 100% at the time of purchase, and it remains 100% to date.


After using it for a few days, I noticed that the charging indicator (🔋⚡) was showing even without connecting to a charging port or adapter. At that time, the battery level fluctuated irregularly, and the phone became very hot. Restarting the phone temporarily solved the problem. However, this issue has happened several times since the first occurrence. Today, it has already occurred twice. Restarting fixes it temporarily; otherwise, the problem continues.


I went to the shop, and they reset the settings, but the issue persists. I use an Apple-certified 20W original adapter and an official Lightning cable. I have also cleaned the Lightning charging port, but the problem is not resolved. My device was updated to iOS 26 when I bought it, and now it is on iOS 26.1. However, the issue still continues.


I am very concerned about the battery health and the functional reliability of my phone. I would appreciate guidance on what can be done to permanently resolve this issue.


iPhone 13, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 8, 2025 1:41 AM

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Nov 8, 2025 4:24 AM in response to Sadmanoxen

I think FelipeV is probably correct but a screen shot of Settings, General, About showing the Apple coverage would settle the argument.

It is quite possible that a "new old-stock" iphone 13 on the shelf was eventually activated by first owner in February 25, I have bought 2 year old phones brand new from a UK reseller. Theoretically the warranty would be valid, however the retailer may be your first port of call.

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