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iPhone 13 mini not doing icloud backup, how to transfer data to new phone?
I have a launch date iPhone 13 mini, so almost 5-6 years, I love this device, but I'm a pretty heavy user, so the small battery suffered kinda hard along all those years, so much so that it's sitting at 56% health, and because of that I believe, it's failing kinda catastrophically, like, calls...- Kaikidan
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- battery icloud backup
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- Forum: iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting
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iPhone Air iPhone Air replaced iPhone Air (Battery & iOS Systemdata)
Hi I bought the iPhone Air on launch day, In September 2025. 2 weeks ago I sold it, regret it, and bought a brand new iPhone Air again 😅 But what I'm experiencing on my new iPhone Air is surprising to me. The new iPhone Air has been running for 8 days now, and I did set it up as a brand new... -
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My Trusty S7 Is Dying
Due to heart issues I can't be without my Apple Watch. It has literally saved my life when I passed out cold on my bedroom floor and I monitor my heart rate all day every day. The battery is at 85% and I updated to 26 as soon as it was available but over the last 3 days the watch has started to...- TaylorA
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- battery s12 watchos 26
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- Forum: Apple Watch
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"Find My" drained my battery overnight
Since Nov. when I bought this, I charge the phone at night and always leave my 17 Pro Max off the charger overnight and wake up to 100% daily. Always been great, no problems. Not sure what this is - As usual, I left it off the charger last night, woke up earlier than usual this morning and see...- PhillyGuy72
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- battery find my app ios 26.4 iphone 17 pm
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- Forum: iOS 26
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Battery cycle count lagging? (1 cycle logged at 120% discharge)
Hey everyone, I’m seeing some weird logic on my iPhone Air. After some initial troubleshooting and resets, my cycle count was at 3. I started monitoring the cumulative energy consumption in the analytics to see when it would flip. Mathematically, it should have hit cycle #4 at 100% discharge...- Goddek
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- battery cycle iphone iphone air
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- Forum: iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting
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Right APP3 suddenly loses charge
Too often, my right APP3 suddenly loses its charge. I have thought perhaps that the pod somehow keeps a BT connection even once securely back in a closed case. My iPad is nearby, but BT is turned off. Apple TV box is not far away. What other things might be in play? -
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Does downgrading macOS improve battery life?
My MacBook Air M2 which I got new back in August 2022 has a maximum capacity of 91% left, and running macOS Tahoe on it causes it to drain from 100% to like 91-90% in one 1 hour when I browse the web, and overall the battery does not seem to last as long as before. I want to know, does...- Red29359
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- battery macos macos tahoe tahoe
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- Forum: macOS Tahoe (26)
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MB 1,1-7,1 Repeatedly receiving slightly curved/swollen replacement batteries for 2006 MacBooks
Hi everyone, I have several 2006 MacBooks and MacBook Pros and have been trying to replace the old batteries. However: For my black MacBook 2006: I ordered 4 different batteries (Amazon, eBay, different sellers). All arrived with a slight curve/warp. For the MacBook Pro 17” (2006): I ordered...- victor.muc
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- 2006 batteries battery intel lithium-ion macbook macbook pro
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- Forum: Early Intel Macs
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Charging Ultra 3
At Christmas I treated myself to an Ultra 3 and I'm loving it so far! With my previous Series 7, I had to charge it every evening as the battery would be down to around 15% by the time I went to bed. In contrast, the Ultra 3 is still showing around 80% at the same time of night. Awesome...- RodThePlod
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- apple intelligence battery ultra 3
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- Forum: Apple Watch
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Charging a Macbook from a Mac Studio: does it harm the battery?
Hi, people. Technical question about batteries. I rarely carry the charger when I need to work for a few hours with my M5 Macbook. When I get home, I usually keep the Macbook lid-closed by my side on the desk, charging from a USB-C cable attached to my Mac Studio while I work. It charges...- rebelo
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- battery charge cable charger mac studio macbook pro
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Battery Life vs iPhone 15 Pro?
I currently own a iPhone 15 Pro that is two years old and it has 820 charge cycles and 88% maximum capacity, I got to say in terms of battery life, the 15 Pro was not great and my drain rate with continuous usage on like ChatGPT is 1% for every 3-4 minutes or 10-12% per hour. This is not new... -
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Best Way to Use MacBook in Clamshell Mode Without Killing the Battery
Hi everyone, how’s it going? I have a MacBook Air M2 and I want to use it closed (clamshell mode) connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. My goal is to work on battery power only — the place where I’ll be using it has very few outlets, so keeping the Mac plugged in all the time...- Thurbis
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- battery clamshell macbook air
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Notification saying my apple USB-C charging cable is an accessory, and the battery graph says it's slow charging?
So I have used the same USB-C cable with a wall socket adapter, both from apple, for about 4 years. A few days ago, when I connected the cable, it said it was an accessory and to unlock to use, which as I understand it is the usual behaviour for accessory's. But the cable shouldn't be recognised...- humpbacktwale
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- accesories battery charge cable slow charging
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- Forum: iOS 18
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MacBook Air battery replacement in Apple Store - what is typical turnaround like?
Hi folks, Battery on my M1 MacBook Air (2020) just dipped below 80% after 5 years, so I'm looking at replacement options. I'm in the UK and have two choices: local Apple Authorised Service Provider in my city (about a week turnaround from their central repair facility, based on past...- jafico1
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- advice battery repair
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- Forum: MacBook Air
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iPhone 14/Plus Battery dilemma and questions
I have a 3 year old iPhone 14, which I’m happy with, but the battery seems to suffer, even though it’s at 85% capacity. I have done dozens of battery changes for other people, but never on my own devices, because I don’t want to loose and functionality etc. But changing the battery at apple... -
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Other Comprehensive breakdown of fast charging and charge limit myths
Amazing video. I think it has real potential to put an end to the usual battery debates about whether fast charging is harmful or if setting a charge limit actually makes a difference.- FreeWoRLD83
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- battery charging limit fast charging
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iPhone 17 How is the 17's battery life so solid?
I know battery life is difficult - so many things affecting it on a person to person basis. But I've probably watched 12-15 different battery comparisons now, and I don't fully understand how in so many of those tests (not all) the 17 is actually very close to the 17 Pro, who's battery (e-sim)... -
iPhone 16/Plus iPhone 16 Help
Hello Team Members, From 2003 to March 2025, I have used all kinds of phones, from Nokia 2300 to Samsung F62 Android. But on April 1, 2025, I bought my first iPhone and I am so happy that I cannot express it in words. I just want to know one thing from you, in the 201 days from April 1, 2025...- iphone161985
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- battery battery charging cycle count cycle count iphone 16
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iPhone 17 Pro Battery Health and Longevity better with larger size?
This might be a dumb or obvious question. I've had a Pro, returned it for the 17. I think the 17 is excellent for the value. But the only thing that has me a little hesitant on sticking with it for a few years (vs. the Pro) is the battery size. The 17 Pro's battery is massive given the... -
New anti consumer design? - Battery Usage
So. Stone me for calling it what I did. But only if you can tell me 1. why we needed a completely new design for the battery usage pane in Settings and 2. how it is actually meaningfully better than before. I admit the previous pane wasn’t too helpful either, especially when it was buggy and...
