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iPhone Battery Percentage off by 4%
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The displayed battery percentage is a rough estimate, and you will notice slight variations especially after respringing due to the phone recalibrating. This is all normal as it is impossible to pinpoint the exact charge of a (lithium-ion) battery
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Well this is slightly different. The percentage indicated by battery detective is based from designed battery capacity. The battery indicator in the status bar is based on current capacity.
I'd rather just let it die, then recharge. I've heard letting it sit empty causes crystals to form in the battery and that that decreases potential charge. 8 hours seems a little much.
Lithium ion batteries are best served to keep the electrons constantly moving. Therefore letting it sit completely dead for any extended period of time is really bad for the battery's health.
Yea well, way to twist my words. I never said letting the battery drain and then recharging to 100% is bad. In fact I do this once a month, per apple's guidelines. I said "letting the battery sit dead for an extended period of time is bad for the battery's health".
1 of many sources:
http://techtips.salon.com/calibrating-iphone-battery-25346.html
Calibration
"To maximize the benefits of the iPhone's lithium-ion battery, lessen its disadvantages and keep the battery meter accurate, calibrate your iPhone every month or so by allowing it to fully discharge. After the iPhone shuts off, recharge it without interruption until it reaches 100 percent of charge. This keeps the battery's electrons moving, increasing its overall health, and recalibrates the battery meter to accurately display the charge."
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So what exactly did you prove with that quote from Apple's site?
Here's your post with less words:
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Proof leaving your battery dead for several hours isn't bad!:
...I'm not sure I see your logic. And for the record I fully drain my iPhone one to two times per month because I know it is recommended and I know it is 'good' for the battery.
So what exactly did you prove with that quote from Apple's site?
Here's your post with less words:
Quote 1
Quote 2
Proof leaving your battery dead for several hours isn't bad!:
...I'm not sure I see your logic. And for the record I fully drain my iPhone one to two times per month because I know it is recommended and I know it is 'good' for the battery.
Thanks. That's all I was trying to say. I don't want people accidentally ruining their batteries because of false information on this thread. I take a lot of pride in picking my spots where I'm knowledgeable and I post feedback to help fellow members. Recalibration is a good thing to do monthly. I always do it and my battery life is terrific. Nearly as strong as when I first got my 4S a year ago.
I re-calibrated the other day for the first time in months and noticed a large increase in battery performance. Already put in calendar to do it bi-weekly
When iPhones battery is 0% and it shuts down, the battery is not empty! This goes to all cellphones that uses this kind of battery. That saves the battery from been ruin as theres allways little power in battery.
You can and should drain you iPhone to the point that it shuts down and do a full charge circle ones a month
You can and should drain you iPhone to the point that it shuts down and do a full charge circle ones a month
Wow 216 cycles? I thought mine was high at 58. It was my understanding from reading Apple's support pages that it is best to keep the battery topped off as much as possible to avoid full cycles and then perform an intentional cycle once per month. That's what I've been doing since the iPhone 3G and I've been happy with the performance and reported accuracy.
So what exactly did you prove with that quote from Apple's site?
Here's your post with less words:
Quote 1
Quote 2
Proof leaving your battery dead for several hours isn't bad!:
...I'm not sure I see your logic. And for the record I fully drain my iPhone one to two times per month because I know it is recommended and I know it is 'good' for the battery.
So I got under your skin because of the 8h comment? OK guys, I'm so sorry and I apologize to any forum user who now has a dead phone due to my post.
That still has to be proven. None of you guys has post a single link to a reliable article stating that leaving a battery "dead" for 8h is bad for it.
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This says to keep some charge in it to keep the battery from dying completely.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/do_and_dont_battery_table
This says leaving it in a nearly discharged state for a prolonged time will effectively kill the battery.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/do_and_dont_battery_table
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/do_and_dont_battery_table
This says leaving it in a nearly discharged state for a prolonged time will effectively kill the battery.
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/do_and_dont_battery_table