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SF_VR6 · 07-24-2007, 11:45 AM

How bad/weak should our batteries be before it warrants a trip to the Apple Store for exchange?

I exchanged my first iPhone due to the fact that I could never get it charged pass the red 20% mark. Obviously I had a dud battery.

What usage/standby numbers indicates a bad battery?

Should I return my iPhone if I only get 6-8hrs of usage and 2days of standby?

What are the minimum expectations (What Apple spec'd?)?

My usage pattern is:

Internet: 50% (google maps, stocks, forums, weather)
iPod: 25% (movie clips, music)
Misc: 10% (photos, calls, camera)

Current Usage Data:

Usage: 5hrs
Standby: 1 Day 9hrs
Remaining: 35% battery

Settings:

- Auto Brightness Off
- Brightness set at 10% or less
- Wifi usually Off
- Silent Vibrate Off
- Mail - Manual Check only

07-24-2007, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
SF_VR6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How do you know if your battery sucks enough to warrant an exchange? How bad/weak should our batteries be before it warrants a trip to the Apple Store for exchange? I exchanged my first iPhone due to the fact that I could never get it charged pass the red 20% mark. Obviously I had a dud battery. What usage/standby numbers indicates a bad battery? Should I return my iPhone if I only get 6-8hrs of usage and 2days of standby? What are the minimum expectations (What Apple spec'd?)? My usage pattern is: Internet: 50% (google maps, stocks, forums, weather) iPod: 25% (movie clips, music) Misc: 10% (photos, calls, camera) Current Usage Data: Usage: 5hrs Standby: 1 Day 9hrs Remaining: 35% battery Settings: - Auto Brightness Off - Brightness set at 10% or less - Wifi usually Off - Silent Vibrate Off - Mail - Manual Check only Last edited by SF_VR6; 07-24-2007 at 12:35 PM.. Reason: update