Apple won't replace my iPhone 5 battery

[chillip]

This may be unreasonable of me but I went into apple to get them to check my battery and they said they would only replace it if it was less than 80% health. It's at 85. Is there anything I can do except do it myself?

 

[Macman45]

Not really. It's Apple's policy and has always been this way. You could try allowing the phone to go completely dead, then re-charge, but the chances are it's simply normal degradation.

 

[Merkie]

This may be unreasonable of me but I went into apple to get them to check my battery and they said they would only replace it if it was less than 80% health. It's at 85. Is there anything I can do except do it myself?

Pay them $79.

 

[Lucille Carter]

Wasting your time and money as you will see little to no difference as you new battery was likely only 90-95%.

Try to relax and just enjoy your phone. In another year when it falls even lower, spend the $79 and get a new battery.

Chances are you will be looking at the new iPhone 6

 

[ABC5S]

This may be unreasonable of me but I went into apple to get them to check my battery and they said they would only replace it if it was less than 80% health. It's at 85. Is there anything I can do except do it myself?

You read the battery replacement warranty, so why do you think you can get it replaced above 80% ? Doesn't make sense unless you are attempting to get something for free when you are not titled to it.

 

[Camoxide]

A new battery is like £5 do it yourself

 

[iRepairParts]

Its unfortunate that Apple won't help you out with this issue. You could either pay them the $79 to get it replaced, go to a third party shop (trusted), or order the part and have a DIY project

 

[iceterminal]

Could also try turning off the battery percentage.

That alone helps people with OCD a little bit.