1st Gen iPhone Battery Question (help please)

[ej2zo]

Hi fellas,

Got a question for you guys. Due to my schedule, at times I begin charging my iPhone (1st gen) around the 10%-20% mark. Now this is done maybe once or twice a week. Is this damaging to the battery in any way?

I'm asking because some say that a lithium ion battery shouldn't be kept around its lower end of a charge. So instead of having it drop between 10%-20%, have it at a steady middle range, you know?

So basically, should I worry if I find myself charging between the 10%-20% range?

 

[RonCarr]

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I do this sometimes as well.

 

[Aboo]

I do the same, and until now, my iPhone is holding up pretty well! One full charge lasts around 3 days, and I've had it for 2.5 years. This is with using it as my primary MP3 player, phone, and WiFi turned on most of the time. I don't think this should be an issue... no complaints from my end thus far!

 

[RonCarr]

and I've had it for 2.5 years.

Just curious, but how have you had an iPhone for 2.5 years when it hasn't even been on the market for 2 years yet?

 

[Aboo]

Oops! Sorry, I meant to say 1.5 years.