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Apple Makes $29 Battery Replacements Available Immediately for iPhone 6 and Newer
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I still remember all of the forum posters here who repeatedly beated their chests at iPhone 6 users and swore after the updates that other users’ iPhones weren’t slowing, you need to turn everything off. It’s your own fault. Mine isn’t slowing. You changed something in your settings. And the best one yet oft repeated: “It’s indexing.” 
Thanks, “experts.” Apple says YOU were ALL wrong. They admitted doing something that resulted in slower iPhones.
Thanks, “experts.” Apple says YOU were ALL wrong. They admitted doing something that resulted in slower iPhones.
I can't quite tell if you're actually appreciating it or sarcastically against the editorialization. Let me know!
My phone's over two years old, so I'm not sure it's still under warranty anyway.
Wow. This is going to be a very expensive lesson for Mr. Cook and AAPL shareholders.
Crisis Control Mode in full during the Holidays.
Ouch.
Crisis Control Mode in full during the Holidays.
Ouch.
I don't think it's being deliberately throttled (just iOS updates killing it)
I guess "battery chemistry" just doesn't apply to them.
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Which is interesting since the throttling begins well above 80%. Funny how they need to throttle "Healthy" batteries.
Wow. This is going to be a very expensive lesson for Mr. Cook and AAPL shareholders.
Crisis Control Mode in full during the Holidays.
Ouch.
Well, they probably still make money with the $29 exchange ... Ironically, if a lot more iPhone 6/6s user are now having their battery changed who otherwise would have done nothing, but kept using their old iPhone anyway, this could even make a nice extra profit in the end. Surely doesn‘t outweight the image fiasco though, of course.
That used to be the case. Now the policy is really simple (as of the big controversy):
Battery fails test and is in warranty = free
Battery fails test and is out of warranty = 29$
Battery passes test = 29$.
There are no more 79$ battery costs for devices newer than the iPhone 6. For devices older than the 6, 79$.
Apple will no longer refuse to replace batteries that pass their tests.
Doesn't matter if it's still sold by Apple, matters when you bought it. If within the last year (2 if you have Applecare), the battery shouldn't be degraded anyway, unless you have a constant LTE connection going without it being plugged in.
Would you a source that confirms this? I have only seen a price reduction, not change in process
Thank you for laying it in terms for others who are projecting false assertions otherwise.
Just playing devil's advocate, but take an objective look at the dates.I still remember all of the forum posters here who repeatedly beated their chests at iPhone 6 users and swore after the updates that other users’ iPhones weren’t slowing, you need to turn everything off. It’s your own fault. Mine isn’t slowing. You changed something in your settings. And the best one yet oft repeated: “It’s indexing.”
Thanks, “experts.” Apple says YOU were ALL wrong. They admitted doing something that resulted in slower iPhones.
The iPhone 6 launched with iOS 8 in September of 2014.
Apple slowed some iPhone 6 with iOS 10.2.1 in January of 2017.
So when some iPhone 6 users said that iOS 9 made their iPhone 6 slow in 2015 (and this forum has more than a few of those posts)... and then again with the initial releases of iOS 10 (Sep 16 thru Jan 17)... it wasn't because of this...
Yes they will. They recently changed their policy in light of the criticism they have been getting. Keep up to date people, the information is changing quickly.
Provide source . Instead of accusing people of false assertions, the irony , actually...
Fits the topic. You said opening your phone would void the warranty....my argument is you have no warranty if the phone is more than a year (2 with Applecare) old.
Some small carriers are still giving out iPhones 6 when you sign a contract, so they are sold as new with a one year warranty.
Please provide the source of this change.
For anyone who bothered to read apple's statement, only the cost changed . Process remains the same
For the exact same reason you sometimes keep your mouth shut when someone says something really stupid. Saves a lot of time for everyone. Always has to be a conspiracy doesn't it?
I keep seeing “you don’t see Android phones with this problem” statements That’s because Android is n operating system. Look at specific phones, like Samsung, LG, or Motorola using battery problems or some similar when searching-https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...xy-S7-Battery-draining-super-fast/td-p/117423 for example shows some Samsung phones having battery problems. This was only a quick search on my part, there may be better examples.
Furthermore, here is a link to general life expectancy of lithium ion batteries:https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/lithium-ion-battery2.htm
This is for LION batteries in general and not just cell phone batteries. Basic overview, they are only good for 2 or 3 years even if they are lightly used and heat reduces that life.
Furthermore, here is a link to general life expectancy of lithium ion batteries:https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/lithium-ion-battery2.htm
This is for LION batteries in general and not just cell phone batteries. Basic overview, they are only good for 2 or 3 years even if they are lightly used and heat reduces that life.