I don't let my battery run down this low very often, but I've noticed recently that when it gets down to somewhere between 25%-30% it goes dead as if it's at 0%. When I plug it in, the Apple screen comes on and 5-10 minutes later it powers up again with the battery showing somewhere between 30%-35%. Any ideas as to what's up and is there any way to make it not do this?
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3GS goes "dead" at 25%-30% battery
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Bummer... although I hope to replace it with a new new iPhone within the month.
Take it in to an Apple store! battery swap is only $80 plus your 3GS of course. They will give you a refurbished one.
Free if you have applecare still. Definitely talk to apple first to get your options. Even if you are upgrading and sell your old phone selling a brand new swap will net a higher price.
1) I'm a she. 2) No Applecare. 3) I bought my 3GS on launch day over two years ago, so I've been itching for the new iPhone announcement because I really want to replace my phone (even though it is in otherwise perfect working condition). $80 for a new battery isn't worth it for me at this point. I just wanted to know if this was anything I could fix on my end. Thank you for everyone's input.