[DMBAdict04]

I came across this thread which seems pretty sensible. Interestingly enough, the op actually comments on Apple's recommended monthly full-discharge.

After reading through this thread, I think I'm going to take this advice and run with it: Getting the longest life out of your iPhone battery. : iphone

[Moodyz]

Did a full discharge about a week into my iPhone 6 ownership. Drained it till dead and let it rest a bit. Then charged to full and a bit more, took it off the charger and reset the phone (Home + Power button for 10sec). Only reason I did this was because my battery gauge was wonky before that - it would stay at a certain level for a long time and suddenly drop maybe 5% just like that. The battery life seemed fine enough, just the readings were a bit skitzo.

Haven't had the issue since I performed the above-stated procedure, though sometimes it does seem to drop 2% instead on 1%. No biggie.

Other than that, I just charge whenever I need to. I get home from work/play with about 30% - 40% usually. Put it on the charging dock and go do homely stuff for a few hours. Take it off the charger before bed. Done.

[wbeard385]

When I'm sleeping. Always start day at 100% and usually end in 30's


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[ihelp77]

I do this as well. However I have read that your phone/device only has so many full charging cycles. Eventually the battery charge will no longer give a full charge but I don't think I'm there yet.

[Flow39]

I do this as well. However I have read that your phone/device only has so many full charging cycles. Eventually the battery charge will no longer give a full charge but I don't think I'm there yet.

I think by the time most people's batteries are to the state where they won't have a charge, most will have upgraded long before the battery has problems

[angel markley]

Some people can't take their chargers to work and have it charging all day. What if your on a construction site for example?

[angel markley]

Some people can't take their chargers to work and have it charging all day. What if your on a construction site for example?

If you're on a construction site and you don't have a charger just put your phone on airplane mode while you're not using it. That saves battery.

[nusclyss]

Step 1: connect the phone to the charger when the battery is low.

Step 2: that's it!!

Funny answer, lol

[Tartarus]

Some people can't take their chargers to work and have it charging all day. What if your on a construction site for example?

There are external batteries for those people

[HannahWoollams]

Absolutely. I use my iPad charger all the time.

An iPad charger charges your iPhone quicker than an iPhone charger

[Ledsteplin]

An iPad charger charges your iPhone quicker than an iPhone charger

But using a higher amperage charger will shorten the battery life. If you upgrade each year or two, that may not matter.

[mumfoau]

But using a higher amperage charger will shorten the battery life. If you upgrade each year or two, that may not matter.

I didn't think that was an issue as long as you're using an official apple charger? I don't know much though


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[Tartarus]

But using a higher amperage charger will shorten the battery life. If you upgrade each year or two, that may not matter.

That's wrong.  chargers are designed to be inter-compatible with all devices. There are safeguards installed in the chargers and in the devices to prevent malfunctions to them.

[Tartarus]

That's wrong.  chargers are designed to be inter-compatible with all devices. There are safeguards installed in the chargers and in the devices to prevent malfunctions to them.

Even  says so in official support pages.

[Ledsteplin]

Even  says so in official support pages.

I didn't say it couldn't be done. I said it may do harm to battery life over the long haul. More amperage creates more heat. Heat is not good. If you plan on using your phone for 3 years, I would avoid the iPad chargers with 2.1 A. Two years won't matter.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/eliseack...e-6-or-6-plus/

https://gigaom.com/2014/09/23/how-to...phone-quicker/

[Tartarus]

I hear you, I do. But I don't take the word of tech news over apples official statement. I haven't been able to find the official support page yet, but there is no risk in the long haul

[Ledsteplin]

I hear you, I do. But I don't take the word of tech news over apples official statement. I haven't been able to find the official support page yet, but there is no risk in the long haul

This?
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD...apter?fnode=3c

It won't damage the phone. It will put a strain on the battery over time like playing intense games will. It's not a big deal.

[HankAZ]

A few more articles from Apple on the subject:

Apple - Batteries - Why Lithium-ion?

Apple - Batteries - Maximizing Performance

[zerog46]

This?
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD...apter?fnode=3c

It won't damage the phone. It will put a strain on the battery over time like playing intense games will. It's not a big deal.

I agree with you. That's why it's better to trickle charge even a car battery or any type of vehicle. They say the slower the better. I've had a battery tender on my motorcycles for years and always get 5 to 6 years out of the batteries.


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[mumfoau]

Ya know, I've found of late that my 6 charges plenty fast with just the standard 1A charger included with it and doesn't warm up while charging.


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