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One of the biggest controversies of the iPhone has been caused by the battery, and mainly because Apple limited the performance of its mobiles when the level or health of the battery was somewhat low. This made the iPhone last longer, but many users were bothered by it. Finally, the Cupertino company decided to add a battery life control, which not only allows us to see its status, but also gives us the possibility of 'extending' the life of the smartphone. Do you have an iPhone ? I show you how you can see the battery level of your mobile and when it is necessary to replace it.
If you have an iPhone with iOS 11.3 or higher, you can see what the battery status is in a simple way. To do this, go to Settings> Battery> Battery Health. Inside you will see the maximum capacity. That is, the level of life that the battery has. Apple considers the battery level to be normal up to 80 percent. In the event that your iPhone is in the first year of warranty and you notice that the capacity has dropped considerably, you can use Apple support to change the battery. In the event that it is not within the guarantee and its capacity is less than 80 percent, you will have to pay the cost of the replacement.
It is important to emphasize that Apple will notify you when the health of the battery is not good. Just below, in the second option, this warning will appear: Battery health has degenerated. This means that the battery level is low according to Apple, and although it is not a security problem and you can continue using your iPhone as usual, Apple could limit the performance to try to extend - or maintain - that battery life. In this case, it is recommended to change the iPhone battery.Other warnings may also appear, such as that the iPhone has suddenly shut down because it could not display peak battery performance. This is normal, it can even happen with high capacities. In any case, only the first option warns of the battery change.
So you can enter the Battery Health option from an iPhone.
Therefore, if you have had an iPhone for a while, you can check in the settings what battery level you have and what the system tells you. Keep in mind that iOS detects non-original batteries, therefore, if you decide to change the battery for a non-original one, the system will detect it, notify you, and deactivate the battery level performance option.
How much does it cost to change an iPhone battery?
Apple can change the battery of all iPhone models. In the event that it is under warranty, the replacement will be free. If you have Apple Care + you can also benefit from this replacement at no cost. In the event that it is out of warranty, the price will be 55 euros for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and lower models. The battery replacement for the iPhone X, Xs, XS Max, Xr, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max is 75 euros.
What is optimized charging on iPhones?
iOS 13 adds a new function for the battery: optimized charging. This new feature, which can be enabled or disabled in the system settings, allows you to optimize battery health by taking advantage of charge cycles. The iPhone is capable of detecting when we charge the device and how long it takes to disconnect it from the power. What it does is charge up to 80 percent, and the remaining 20 percent is charged before we use the device again. In most cases this process takes place at night, when we go to bed and leave the iPhone charging. This makes it easier for the iPhone to detect when we pick up the device again.
