You can use your iPhone settings to find out your battery life and which apps drain your device's battery the most. But in the settings there is no information about what condition it is in and what level of wear it has.
Fortunately, this information can be obtained using third-party applications and programs. In this material, we will tell you how to check battery wear on an iPhone using applications for iOS and programs for Windows and macOS. The information will be relevant for all iPhone models, iPhone including 4, 4s, 5, 5s, se, 6, 6s, 7, 8 and iPhone X.
Checking Battery Wear Using iOS Apps
The easiest way to check the battery level on an iPhone is to use iOS applications that are available in the AppStore. You can install one of them on your iPhone and see an assessment of battery wear, and in such applications you can see the current battery capacity and how it compares with the original capacity.
For example, you can use the . After launching this application, you will see the percentage of wear on your battery, as estimated by the application. In the screenshot below it is 87 percent.
If you wish, you can view more detailed information about your iPhone's battery. To do this, click on the button in the upper left corner of the screen and go to the “Raw Data” section.
Here you will see two parameters: Capacity and Battery Charge. The “Battery Charge” parameter is simply the current charge level of your iPhone, it’s not interesting. But the “Capacity” parameter is more interesting. It shows the current capacity of your battery (2400 mAh in the screenshot) and the original capacity of your battery (2750 mAh in the screenshot).
It is the difference between these values that is calculated as a percentage. The greater the difference between the current and original capacity, the worse the condition of the battery.
Checking the battery using the Windows program iBackupBot
If you want to get more detailed information about your iPhone's battery wear, you can use desktop programs. For the Windows operating system there is a program called . It is paid and costs $35, but for the first 7 days you can use it for free.
To check the level of battery wear using iBackupBot, launch it on your computer and connect your iPhone using a cable. After this, you need to wait a little while the program detects the device and creates its profile. When the device is detected, pay attention to the left side of the window and select your iPhone here.
Then open the “More Information” section.
As a result, you will see information about the wear level of your iPhone's battery. There will be many parameters here, the most important of which we will consider separately.
- CycleCount – number of battery charging and discharging cycles;
- DesignCapacity – initial battery capacity;
- FullChargeCapacity – current battery capacity;
The number of charging and discharging cycles of the battery is another very important parameter that indicates battery wear. The more cycles the battery has gone through, the worse its condition. If your battery has more than 500 cycles, then it's time to think about replacing it.
Checking your battery using the macOS CoconutBattery program
If you have a computer with the macOS operating system, you can check battery wear using the program. The main purpose of this program is to view information about the MacBook battery, but it can also provide information about connected iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.).
To use this method of checking your battery, simply connect your iPhone to your computer, launch the CoconutBattery program and go to the “iOS Device” section.
As a result, a screen with information about the iPhone battery will appear in front of you. The current battery charge level (Current Charge), maximum battery capacity (Full Charge Capacity), initial battery capacity (Design capacity), number of battery charging cycles (Cycle Count), as well as other parameters will be indicated here.
As you can see, the amount of information here is almost the same as in the iBackupBot program.
The article is a logical continuation of the previous one: How to test your iPhone and iPad for performance.
Unfortunately, iPhone and iPad batteries don't last forever. Gradually, over time, gadget batteries lose their capacity. And consequently, battery life decreases.
This process is irreversible and after some time the user is no longer satisfied with working on a single charge and decides to take extreme measures: replacing the battery. A good option to delay this event is to buy a Power Bank and take it with you as needed.
Any batteries are limited by the number of recharge cycles. 1 cycle is a complete discharge and charging of the device from 100% to 0%. After a certain number of cycles (the exact number depends on the circumstances), the battery inevitably ages and loses capacity.
We test the iPhone and iPad battery using the application
The program shows your battery statistics. As you can see from the screenshots, my iPhone 6 Plus has already lost about 14% of its capacity after almost 2 years of use. The figure is approximate.
The battery capacity has dropped from 2915 to 2500 mAh.
How can I see the number of cycles?
I found only 1 way to do this, which is very strange.
Let's do this using a third-party utility, Backup Bot (it can be downloaded from the official website), which is designed to work with iOS backups. We connect iPhone, iPod, iPad to the computer. Let's launch the program. Click on the device, and then click on the “More Information” link.
The pop-up window shows the number of cycles, as well as data that we have already seen in the Battery Life application.
Useful information:
- For Backup Bot to work correctly, you need to temporarily disable the “Find iPad/iPhone” function.
- When connecting, the program requires you to click the “trust” button on the device.
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Good luck testing your battery everyone! :)
There are many reasons why an iPhone runs out of battery quickly. Apple has provided a lot of algorithms built into iOS that prevent this. But after a year or two from the date of purchase of the smartphone, its battery begins to age, heat up and consume charge in a few hours.
In this guide, you will learn how to accurately determine the degree of battery wear on your iPhone and the remaining capacity on your own without the help of specialists.
How long does your iPhone battery last?
How long original Apple batteries last is stated on the company’s official website. The parameter is measured in cycles - processes of complete discharge after filling to 100%.
In iPhone phones, battery replacement is recommended after 500 cycles.
In iPad tablets, the capacity begins to decrease after 1000 cycles.
Apple Watch requires charging more frequently after 1000 cycles.
iPods are rated to last 400 recharges.
How to check the number of cycles and battery status on an iPhone now?
You need to understand that the cycle parameter cannot accurately determine how old the phone is. A partially discharged gadget (for example, up to 20%) with a small recharge (up to 50%) is considered a full cycle.
Check on iPhone (from iOS)
1. The operating system sends a notification on the screen “Your iPhone battery needs service” when the battery is critical.
2. Now (at the beginning of 2018) in iOS there is no longer any detail on battery wear, but such a tool will soon appear in one of the updates (probably by the summer).
Check on iPhone (in the app)
1. Install the verified Battery Life application from the App Store.
2. There are alternative versions of the tool, but no one can guarantee their accuracy.
3. After launching Battery Life, the phone will display the percentage of battery wear.
4. In the additional menu you will also find the number of charging cycles and the current capacity.
5. The indicator may be incorrect if you have previously repaired your smartphone.
Check on Mac (from the macOS console)
1. Connect your iPhone to Mac using a proprietary cable.
2. Launch the Console app on your Mac.
3. Check with the “batteryhealth” command and select your device in the section on the left.
4. You need the "BatteryHealth" parameter, which should not be worse than "Good".
Check on Mac (in app)
1. Download the coconutBattery program.
2. After installation, launch it and connect your iPhone to your computer with a cable.
3. Select your phone from the list of devices and check the battery settings.
4. After resetting to factory settings, the tank status may be incorrect.
Check on Windows
1. Download and install iBackup Bot for free.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a proprietary cable.
3. Select a device from the list on the left and wait while its data is calculated.
4. Click “More Information”, where a window with battery statistics will be shown.
5. We are interested in the CycleCount parameter, which should not exceed 500.
A cycle rate of 800 (average 2 years of service) or higher means it's time to think about replacing the battery. The higher the value, the more likely the phone is dependent on the outlet. On the latest versions of iOS, you will also experience slower operation of the smartphone - this is how Apple is trying to extend battery life by reducing the processor frequency and reducing the load on the battery.
Is there another way to more accurately determine the wear and tear of an iPhone battery?
To do this, you will need to disassemble the iPhone - remove the front panel, disconnect the cover, disconnect the internal connectors, and break the seal of the device. Make sure that all of the above methods have shown a decrease in the battery capacity, and the number of cycles has long exceeded 500. Then you can not only verify the digital values, but also replace the battery yourself. The voltage multimeter shows a value much less than 3.7V on a fully charged battery;
contacts are oxidized or stained with white coating;
The battery shell has obvious bumps and bulges; it easily spins around its axis on a flat table.
After severe wear and tear, your iPhone's battery will not be able to work at full capacity and, accordingly, the device will. Unfortunately, this is typical for any battery. Over time, with constant energy saturation and consumption, it gradually exhausts its resource and fails. But ahead of schedule, this is most often observed among the most active users who use their iPhone for heavy games or constant Internet access.
We will tell you about all the existing ways to quickly check the condition of the battery and the percentage of wear in order to determine whether it is worth changing it or buying a new smartphone. It must be emphasized that when used for a long time, replacing the battery is a completely normal practice. This is done in many service centers, and it is not as expensive as, for example, replacing the display and so on.
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In what cases is verification necessary?
You will need to find out the battery wear:
- If you buy either used;
- If you want to see how bad your battery is and whether it’s worth buying a new one.
Methods for checking wear
There are two ways to do this:
- Use the built-in capabilities of the iPhone operating system;
- Download a third-party application from Apple's official application store called the App Store.
Both options can be done quickly and without any problems. And thanks to them, we find out the overall percentage of battery wear.
In simple words, this percentage shows what part of the battery from its ideal state no longer works. For example, if the wear is 20%, then this means that with each use you lose 20% of the charge. When you buy a new battery, you will have a battery increase of this same 20%. This figure is not always accurate, as it is influenced by many factors. But, one way or another, it can show whether it’s worth thinking about changing the battery.
Checking through iOS system functionality
It’s easy to check wear through the built-in capabilities of the iPhone operating system. This option appeared in iOS 11.
You need to find “Settings” in the main menu, then go to the “Battery” section. Here you can find basic information about the applications you consume. We are interested in the “Battery Status” section.
As can be seen from the screenshot, in our case the battery capacity of the relatively new one is 96%. That is, the wear rate is 4%.
You can also see which applications are using the most on your battery. By removing or disabling them, you not only extend the life of the battery, but also save power, which will lead to a longer service life of the device. It’s not worth demolishing all applications just to make your smartphone last longer, since the iPhone is still suitable for such loads. Your task is to identify highly consumed applications and eliminate them. But this does not mean that they need to be deleted. You can, for example, turn off push notifications in the settings, or disable some functions.
Special programs for determining battery status
There are a lot of applications for checking the battery status on the iPhone. All of them are available for free in the AppStore. Essentially, they do the same thing - they show the percentage of wear and other little things.
Below we have described 2 good applications that do the job perfectly. These are Battery Life and Battery Pro.
Battery Pro
A convenient and pleasant application for checking many parameters related to the smartphone battery.
After downloading, the application will show the general characteristics of the battery, or rather its current condition. It can be ideal - this is for new batteries, normal or bad. If the condition is normal, you can think about changing, but this is not critical. For poor condition, changing the battery is highly advisable.
What can this application show besides general characteristics?
You should not fully trust the information received, since the program calculates everything through algorithms that are not always correct. It's better to see for yourself. To do this, the application provides detailed reports on how much capacity is currently available and how much should ideally be. You can also check the charging speed of the device and the amperage of the charger.
Detailed reports on charge consumption are shown in individual settings. You can find out which actions drain the battery the most, learn about the most demanding applications, overheating and other CPU information.
Battery Life
A simpler app to check your iPhone's battery health. Everything in it is very simple and clear. Downloaded, launched and you can immediately see how many mAh were spent during the operation of the battery. We recommend using this app to check wear and tear and nothing more.
On the main screen we are offered the following information:
- The battery capacity is current and in perfect condition;
- A colored bar indicating the current battery status;
- Battery charge;
- Number of charger volts;
- Battery temperature;
- Amount of battery capacity wasted.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the amount of volume spent. This figure is shown at the very bottom of the table in the appendix. If this parameter shows approximately 200 mAh, then this is an excellent condition. If the figure is more than 500 mAh, then you should think about buying a new battery.
Wear detection via PC on macOS or Windows
You can view battery wear through your computer using an excellent program called “iBackupBot”. You can download it completely free of charge from the official website.
After downloading, install the application and run:
- Connect the iPhone to the computer using a USB cable;
- We unlock the smartphone and in the window that appears, confirm that we trust this computer;
- In the iBackupBot program, look for “Devices” in the left menu. The line “iPhone” should appear under this item;
- Click on “iPhone”;
- In the dialog box that appears, go to general information by clicking on the “More Information” button at the bottom left of the window. The button is highlighted in blue and underlined, indicating that it is a hyperlink;
- Next, another window with information appears;
- At the top, under “Battery,” detailed information about the battery status is shown. Let's look at each item separately in the following table:
Quite normal results would be approximately 200 mAh per year. If the battery has dropped by more than 500 mAh, then you should think about buying a new one. If the difference is within 300 mAh, then the battery is almost new.
The iPhone's battery is its heart; without it, even the newest Apple smartphone is just a useless piece of metal and glass. In this article we will talk about what kind of battery is installed in the iPhone, how to assess its condition and how to charge it correctly.
What type of batteries are installed in the iPhone?
Every iPhone comes with a lithium-ion battery. They have enough advantages over “traditional” batteries: they charge faster, work longer, and weigh less.
Battery charging consists of two phases. During the first - from 0 to 80% - the battery is replenished with energy quickly (the exact charging time depends on whether the device is in use, settings and other factors). The second - from 80 to 100% - is called compensation, it “weaken” the electric current and thereby extends the life of the iPhone battery.
What is a “recharge cycle” and why is it important?
One cycle is when you discharge your iPhone from 100% to zero. This can be done either at one time or several times. Example: within a day the battery was discharged by 75%. You charged it to 100% and continued using it. One charging cycle will end when you have used up another 25% of the charge (“yesterday’s 75% + today’s 25%).
What are we talking about? The iPhone battery naturally has a resource. After 500 full charging cycles, the battery capacity of an Apple smartphone will decrease by 15-20%. In practice, 500 charging cycles is 1.5-2 years of smartphone operation. After about 3-4 years, the battery capacity will correspondingly decrease by 50% of the value that the iPhone had out of the box. That’s when it makes sense to think about replacing the battery - after all, you will probably notice that your iPhone, for example, no longer “survives” until the evening and lets you down at the most necessary moment.
How to find out the number of iPhone recharge cycles completed directly on your iOS device?
Download the free Battery Life app for your iPhone. Open it and go to the tab Battery, where the value Cycles and will indicate the number of recharge cycles the iPhone has completed.
Unfortunately, section Cycles in the application Battery Life available only users of devices with iOS 7, iOS 8 and iOS 9. Users of iOS 10 and later can get information about the battery status in percentage indicating the general characteristics:
Perfect— battery of the new iPhone.
good- slight loss of capacity.
Fine— the battery has lost the permissible amount of capacity.
Bad- significant loss of capacity.
Terrible- it's time to think about replacing the battery.
Almost died- The battery needs to be changed urgently!
How can I find out the number of charge cycles my iPhone has completed on a Mac or Windows computer?
Use the program. After installation, connect your iPhone, select it in the Devices, click on the inscription More Information and look at the number opposite the inscription CycleCount- this is the number of recharge cycles already completed.
Below you will also find other useful information about the battery of your iPhone - capacity according to the passport ( DesignCapacity), actual capacity after full charge ( FullChargeCapacity), battery wear level ( BatteryCurrentCapacity).