how long should you charge your new iphone before using?

[ngenerator]

Hello old thread...
seriously, if you don't know how to read the instruction manual, you shouldn't be allowed to have an iphone

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[devobail]

Hello old thread...
seriously, if you don't know how to read the instruction manual, you shouldn't be allowed to have an iphone

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Way to contribute

 

[darngooddesign]

Hello old thread...
seriously, if you don't know how to read the instruction manual, you shouldn't be allowed to have an iphone

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LOL I love when people think they will end a thread with a dumbass statement like that.

 

[HarrisonB]

Hello old thread...
seriously, if you don't know how to read the instruction manual, you shouldn't be allowed to have an iphone

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the iPhone doesn't even come with one!

 

[-aggie-]

Way to contribute

Just ignore that guy.

 

[HarrisonB]

LOL I love when people think they will end a thread with a dumbass statement like that.

And that is not even the proper formatting. It is

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or

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[sooner2k5]

Incorrect.

Running it down to empty and charging it to full is how you calibrate the battery meter.

True, but you don't want to let it die and then not charge it for a while. The battery shuts itself off before it gets too low, but through self-discharge it will eventually get to a point where it can't be charged anymore.

Also, I know everyone probably uses their iPhones daily, but if you do need to store it for a while, store it about 40% charge (like they come shipped) to maximize the battery life.

More useful info about prolonging Li-type batteries: http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm

 

[-aggie-]

True, but you don't want to let it die and then not charge it for a while. The battery shuts itself off before it gets too low, but through self-discharge it will eventually get to a point where it can't be charged anymore.

Also, I know everyone probably uses their iPhones daily, but if you do need to store it for a while, store it about 40% charge (like they come shipped) to maximize the battery life.

More useful info about prolonging Li-type batteries: http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm

I'd also recommend: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

 

[ngenerator]

I was ending my rant, not trying to end the thread, but thanks anyways..
I just figured it would be easier to check out apple's support page regarding battery life than add a comment to a post over a year old pretending to help on a silly battery charging issue. Sorry for assuming some people would rather do a little research compared to just acting like they know something on MR, my bad!

 

[rmead001]

Not to keep an old thread living but incase anyone else reads this. I got my phone and just started using it immediately. I have absolutely no problem with my battery life. Lasts well over a day unless I go heavy on browser usage. I say worry less and enjoy more. If there's an issue with your battery you'll notice.

 

[PhatCant]

Charging Iphone 3g

Use iPhone Regularly
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).

Source
http://www.apple.com/batteries/iphone.html
Last paragraph

 

[JReinn]

Is it bad for the battery on the iPhone if you use it through the day, and then charge it at night while you sleep?

I do this, and I wouldn't say my battery life is "awesome". It is necessary to charge it every night, but I'm not sure if it's because I've been doing that for quite some time...

 

[ngenerator]

Is it bad for the battery on the iPhone if you use it through the day, and then charge it at night while you sleep?

I do this, and I wouldn't say my battery life is "awesome". It is necessary to charge it every night, but I'm not sure if it's because I've been doing that for quite some time...

Nope, not bad at all for the phone. In fact, they tell you to do so (charge overnight/whenever you can) somewhere on the battery webpage

 

[titinius]

you should run it down before 1st use, but that is imposible, because when u buy it, the 1st think u do, is that u activate it trough iTunes = charging
so dont mind it, i bought app "Battery doctor Pro" and i am satisfied with endurance of my iPhone 4

 

[techluvr]

My i4 came a good 75% charged, and I ran that almost completely down by messing with it.

 

[socorosis]

Lithium-ion is a very clean system and does not need formatting when new, nor does it require the level of maintenance that nickel-based batteries do. The first charge is no different than the fifth or the 50th. Formatting makes little difference because the maximum capacity is available right from the beginning. Nor does a full discharge improve the capacity once faded. In most cases, a low capacity signals the end of life. A discharge/charge may be beneficial for calibrating a “smart” battery, but this service only addresses the digital part of the pack and does nothing to improve the electrochemical battery. Instructions to charge a new battery for eight hours are seen as “old school” from the nickel battery days.