How can be sure if my iPhone 3G battery is dead or just needs a recharge?
iPhone 3G, iOS 4.2, Version is 4.2.1
Plug it in, give it around five minutes to get enough charge, then see if it comes on. It may take longer than five, so don't panic after 5 minutes and 0 seconds. If it comes on, it just needed a recharge. If it doesn't, well...
Hi,
Thanks for the fast reply!
Here is what happens, and I've tried out several Apple chargers.
Unplugged, the battery charge icon shows only a tiny red bar for a charge, but it will come on.
The battery icon then displays a charging "lightening bolt" symbol showing charging when connected to any charger. But after a minute or two, the battery icon then changes to a "plugged in" symbol and the phone will no longer take a charge. I can recycle through this same sequence by unplugging and plugging back in the phone to a charger, but after a minute or two, that's it.
Well then, there is definitely an issue. It could be the battery, or possibly on issue with the 30-pin dock connector on the bottom of the iPhone. Perhaps one of the pins is bent. I would take it to an Apple Store Genius Bar for evaluation.
How can be sure if my iPhone 3G battery is dead or just needs a recharge?
