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How to Check iPhone Battery Health and Protect It

To check iPhone battery health, open Settings, tap Battery, then Battery Health; replacing the battery is recommended when Maximum Capacity falls below 80%.

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  1. iPhone Battery Health, added by Apple in iOS 11 for iPhone 6 and later, shows Maximum Capacity as a percentage under Settings, Battery, Battery Health.

  2. Replacing an iPhone battery is recommended when its health drops below 80%; per the article, big drops appear as usage nears 2 years, and lithium-ion batteries keep high performance for 2-3 years.

  3. To protect iPhone battery health: do not charge overnight or after full, avoid using the phone while charging, and charge when it drops below 5%.

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As you know, Apple uses lithium-ion technology in the batteries of all iPhone models. Compared with older battery technologies, this battery technology charges faster and lasts a long time with its high power density. What is iPhone battery health? Where can you view battery health on an iPhone? Where do you check battery health on an iPhone? How do you check battery health on an iPhone? In this article, we explained where and how to check battery health on an iPhone. Here are the details..

iPhone battery health screen showing maximum capacity percentage

What Is iPhone Battery Health?

iPhone Battery Health is a tool that monitors the life and capacity of the battery in your iPhone. Thanks to this tool, which Apple added to iPhone models in iOS 11, you can get detailed information about your device's battery. Apple offers this feature on all iPhone 6 and later models.

Where and How Do You Check iPhone Battery Health? (2023)

You can access battery health in Settings. To check battery health on an iPhone, first go to your device's "Settings". Then tap "Battery" among the options on your device's Settings page. Next, find and tap "Battery Health" on the battery settings page. On the Battery Health page that opens, your battery health is shown as a percentage next to "Maximum Capacity". Your device's battery health is displayed there. It is recommended to replace the battery when your battery health level drops below 80%. Even if you charge your device every day, there won't be big drops in your device's battery health until the end of 365 days. But as this period approaches 2 years, large drops will be observed in your device's battery health.

Lithium-ion technology, one of the best battery technologies today, offers users the best performance. These batteries, known for their very long life, keep performing at a high level for long periods (2-3 years) when users handle their devices with more care. However, as with all rechargeable batteries in today's technology, this technology also has a certain service life. No matter how careful you are about it, you can only extend the battery's service life.

It is not possible to use batteries indefinitely. Especially in today's technology age, this is unfortunately impossible. The main reason for this is increasing technology use and internet dependence. Today, many smartphone users charge their phones at least once a day. Some users can even charge their devices more than once during the day. This greatly increased use makes it even easier to shorten the life of device batteries. So how do you extend the life of device batteries? Of course, it is possible to extend the life of device batteries. In fact, it is entirely up to the user. To extend battery life, users should pay attention to some tricks while using the device. If users pay attention to even small details while using their devices, it will allow the battery life to be extended.

After these small details, let's now look together below at where and how to check iPhone battery health, the main theme of our topic, and then touch on some tricks we can apply to extend battery life.

The device's battery health is entirely in your hands in this respect and some others. By paying attention to some tricks we will list below, you can both extend your device's battery life and protect its battery health.

What Should You Pay Attention to in Order to Protect iPhone Battery Health?

You should pay attention to some points to protect battery health on your iPhone. By following all or a few of the items below, you can keep your battery health at a somewhat better level. Here are the points to pay attention to.

  • Don't leave your device charging while you sleep. *The life of batteries that are still charging after they are full shortens quickly, and even battery swelling can be observed.
  • Don't keep your device on the charger after its battery is full.
  • Don't play with your device while it is charging. *If you have no urgent business, try not to use your device while it charges.
  • Make sure to charge your device when its battery percentage drops below 5%. *Whenever possible, charge when the battery is almost completely drained. Don't fall into the mistake of users who fully charge their device even at 70% or 80% battery before leaving the house. If you may have an emergency, carry a portable charger with you.

By paying attention to these points, you can protect your battery health. You can also protect your battery health indirectly by reducing your battery use.

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What Is iPhone Battery Health?

iPhone Battery Health is a tool that monitors the life and capacity of the battery in your iPhone. Thanks to this tool, which Apple added to iPhone models in iOS 11, you can get detailed information about your device's battery. Apple offers this feature on all iPhone 6 and later models.

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Where and How Do You Check iPhone Battery Health? (2023)

You can access battery health in Settings. To check battery health on an iPhone, first go to your device's "Settings". Then tap "Battery" among the options on your device's Settings page. Next, find and tap "Battery Health" on the battery settings page. On the Battery Health page that opens, your battery health is shown as a percentage next to "Maximum Capacity". Your device's battery health is displayed there. It is recommended to replace the battery when your battery health level drops below 80%. Even if you charge your device every day, there won't be big drops in your device's battery health until the end of 365 days. But as this period approaches 2 years, large drops will be…

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What Should You Pay Attention to in Order to Protect iPhone Battery Health?

You should pay attention to some points to protect battery health on your iPhone. By following all or a few of the items below, you can keep your battery health at a somewhat better level. Here are the points to pay attention to. By paying attention to these points, you can protect your battery health. You can also protect your battery health indirectly by reducing your battery use.

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