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R3dash

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jun 6, 2013
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Hey,

I got a new iPod touch for use in my car. I'm always particular about the battery of new devices and I know it's bad to always leave a device plugged in. Because the iPod is only being used in my car, whenever my car is on, it's charging, even if the battery is already at 100%.

Basically, I'm looking for a way to set constraints on the charging, so that it only charges if it's under 80 or 90%. On Android (my phone is Android) I could easily do this with Tasker. Are there any iOS alternatives to do this?

Thanks for the help!
 

emptyCup

macrumors 65816
Jan 5, 2005
1,482
1
All of batteries in Apple products contain circuitry to prevent over-charging. You can leave it plugged in without special software.
 

zorinlynx

macrumors G3
May 31, 2007
8,148
17,481
Florida, USA
Leaving it plugged in will not cause damage.

However, the summer heat will! Don't leave the iPod Touch in a hot car. Come fall the battery will have half the capacity. (experience speaking here, this happened with a friend's touch)
 
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