How to check if my battery is genuine

how to check if my battery is geniune

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 8, 2026 2:02 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2026 2:13 PM

Hi riazhussain,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Community. I'd be happy to help you!


You may find this Apple Support Article Helpful: https://support.apple.com/en-us/103269


Check your device's parts and service history


With iPhone 15 and later using iOS 18, you'll see a Used message if the battery was already used or installed in another iPhone



After a new Apple battery has been installed, you'll see Finish Repair next to Battery until you finish the repair with Repair Assistant.

You'll see an Unknown message4 if the battery:

  • Was replaced with a non genuine battery
  • Isn't functioning as expected



With iPhone 15 and later with iOS 18, a genuine battery can be reused on another iPhone of the same model. A reused battery might not perform as well as a new genuine Apple battery. You'll see Used next to Battery for a genuine Apple part that was used previously in another iPhone.

You can see your battery’s date of first use, capacity, and cycle count:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Battery, then tap Battery Health.

If you see "Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery," the battery-health information might not be accurate.

Learn more about Battery Health

You might see an additional message that says "Apple has updated the device information for this iPhone." This means that Apple has updated the device information maintained for this iPhone for service needs, safety analysis, and to improve future products.

These messages don't affect your ability to use your iPhone or your battery.


For more info: Learn more about iPhone Parts and Service History


Hope this helps!

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Mar 8, 2026 2:13 PM in response to riazhussain

Hi riazhussain,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Community. I'd be happy to help you!


You may find this Apple Support Article Helpful: https://support.apple.com/en-us/103269


Check your device's parts and service history


With iPhone 15 and later using iOS 18, you'll see a Used message if the battery was already used or installed in another iPhone



After a new Apple battery has been installed, you'll see Finish Repair next to Battery until you finish the repair with Repair Assistant.

You'll see an Unknown message4 if the battery:

  • Was replaced with a non genuine battery
  • Isn't functioning as expected



With iPhone 15 and later with iOS 18, a genuine battery can be reused on another iPhone of the same model. A reused battery might not perform as well as a new genuine Apple battery. You'll see Used next to Battery for a genuine Apple part that was used previously in another iPhone.

You can see your battery’s date of first use, capacity, and cycle count:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Battery, then tap Battery Health.

If you see "Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery," the battery-health information might not be accurate.

Learn more about Battery Health

You might see an additional message that says "Apple has updated the device information for this iPhone." This means that Apple has updated the device information maintained for this iPhone for service needs, safety analysis, and to improve future products.

These messages don't affect your ability to use your iPhone or your battery.


For more info: Learn more about iPhone Parts and Service History


Hope this helps!

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