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battery cycle count

  1. T

    Battery cycle count inaccurate

    I've got a new Macbook Air M3 since 17 juli 2024. From the start I kept an eye on the battery cycle count. What is striking is that when approximately 89-90% of the battery has been used, a new cycle is calculated. For instance I did this test: My cycle count went from 9 to 10 when I was at...
  2. R

    Battery Myths

    Hi guys, I heard two opinions on how to conserve battery health and cycle count. A: Charge until 80% and unplugged it and charge again when battery reaches 20%. B: Charge until 100% and charge again when it reaches 20 or 30%. I heard many influencers recommend us to charge only to 80% to...
  3. B

    Macbook 14" M1 Pro - Warranty / Battery Cycle Count

    Hello, Here are my questions: 1. Can you reset the battery cycle count? Im asking to make sure I haven't bought a used macbook. 2. Why every time I plug in the charger - even if I have 50% battery, the cycle count increases? According to the official documentation from here it should not...
  4. J

    Apple watch battery- HELP NEEDED

    I have an original apple watch- 42mm stainless steel. The battery is quite bad as of now, and i am looking to replace it. However i cannot find a battery replacement anywhere. Also the adhesive has gone bad because the screen does not stick down. I have been hunting for new adhesive and a...
  5. FunkiFuriaku

    iPhone 8/Plus Ios battery health fake!?

    hi there, ios has now that stupid new feature battery health that makes me go nuts now.. my phone is the 8 plus just 7 months old and the battery healt was 97 before yesterday it was 93% which i don't understand and today it is 90% that is just ridiculouse... i'm thinking this is more so you...
  6. iL15hts

    iPhone 6(S)/Plus After battery replacement issue

    My wife's iPhone 6 had a battery replacement a few days ago from Apple authorized service. After the replacement the battery health says "service. Is it normal? Do I need to calibrate the battery and how to do if so. Any help would be appreciated.
  7. CTSJATT

    Early 2015 Macbook pro battery drains in sleep mode

    Hello guys, I have been having problems with my macbook pro early 2015 model, I have noticed lately past few weeks my battery dies 15-20% in sleep mode at night. I checked sleep log from 12:29Am when I went to sleep to 11:39 am so about 11 hours it dropped from 91 to 73% You can check the log...
  8. DrOggy992

    Battery cycle count stuck on 2 cycles

    First of all, this is my first post here. I've had a rather interesting "issue" with my mid-2011 13" MBA. Recently I have replaced the old battery with a new one (not original apple), it holds charge great, I am very satisfied. However, I have noticed that even though I have been using it for a...