So, this only affects devices on iOS 11, right? I mean, the "protection" is only available if your device has iOS 11..?
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Apple to Offer $29 iPhone Battery Replacements, More Battery Health Info in iOS
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Only caution. At the worst case, these are not slight, it's going back performance wise two generations of iPhone . Is that okay with you ?
Not surprising because what Apple is doing requires a software update, and we all know that the way you get software updates on Android is buy the new phone from your preferred OEM.
No, I want a new battery if it affects the performance of the device. Not if it has degraded.
I edited at the same time you replied.. I meant the question as, only devices with iOS 11 have the throttling?
There are 3rd party apps available that do that both on iOS and MacOS. Been around for years and easily found through a quick internet search or App Store search.
Ahh.. good. I have phones from iPhone 4 to 7 Plus, all on iOS 10 or lower, so we're not having this. Thanks for the info.
If like with the existing Low Power Mode, you were given a choice between longer battery life and slower performance, you would frequently select the slower performance option. Meaning, the slower performance is not the problem, the problem is not being told about and not having a say about it (and the battery reaching a state when its degradation affects usage way too early in its lifecycle).
There are many simple battery-powered devices that do have less performance as the battery charge level gets lower (and the output voltage drops). Frequently the voltage directly affects performance, as in the brightness of flashlights or speed of electrical motors (in many toys for example).
Apple's Dept. of BS is even better. The best! Sure, those that stuck with their older phones get a "discounted" battery. Apple will probably only make 50% markup on these $29 batteries now. That's taking one for the customer! But too late for those of us who were driven nuts with power issues last year when Apple said "nothing to see here," and we had no realistic option except to buy a new phone... not a new battery, a new phone, because who wants to spend $80 on a battery if Apple says that won't fix the issue. I went to Apple twice with my iP6 and they told me my battery met specification even though my phone constantly shut down prematurely. Would have been nice if Apple just warned us before we installed iOS 10 that it would screw with the battery.
Ask me and this is just Apple CYA. But it's just more of the same Apple "act now, apologize later." It's one of the characteristics I detest about Apple. They never will admit there is a problem until it reaches a critical mass. But by then it's too late for many as they have already dumped the defective hardware. Sure a class action ensues, and these former owners get a $20 check in the mail.
Yep, I'm not giving Apple kudos for this offer. It's like applauding a driver for not leaving the scene of an accident.
10.2.1 it was introduced to iPhone 6s.
If you have not updated , only your 7 is safe from throttling , 11.2 added 7
The "performance" issue only occurs in situations where the phone could potentially auto shutdown due to the relative processor load and remaining charge. So you've got two choices: the phone continues to run at full speed and then shuts down automatically to prevent damage OR the phone continues to run at a reduced speed and doesn't shut down automatically because damage will not occur. That's it. There are no other choices.
People are different. I never use low power mode as it drops the performance. Appreciate the info regarding battery powered devices.
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Apple could add another choice, reduce the demands of iOS on older devices.
Apple should have just let all of the phones with battery issues die. Better for them and the shareholders in the long run. Hindsight is 20/20 though.
Throttling only occurs when the relative processor load/charge level could potentially trigger an auto shutdown to prevent damage to the phone. Apple specifically states that the software feature was added to allow users to continue to use the phone safely in those unique load/charge situations rather than just have it shut down completely.
All my phones are 10.1 or lower. Checking my battery health on my 7+, I'm sitting at 96%, launch phone. I'm good. I'll check my other phones as well. I have to charge the 4 though lol, it hasn't been used in a while lol.
Of course Pez.I'm everywhere. lol
Love it. Haven’t been there for years...the gaming industry has changed somewhat since the days of PS3 vs 360!
You do get that some countries have good consumer protection laws? And Apple avoided replacement? They choose the cheapest method to deal with the situation.
No one on Apple's side seems to understand that if they weren't in CYA mode they would of told their consumer base about this fact that certain iPhones do, and already of had the $29 battery replacement.