How to prolong iPhone 6 battery?

[Shikaka]

I've heard different opinions on proper battery health for a new iPhone.

Some recommend doing a full battery charge before even attempting to use the brand new phone. Others say to start using the phone straight out the box and drain the power all the way to 0%.

When I bought my previous iPhone, the salesperson said that battery cycling isn't really necessary with today's phones.

I'd like to hear what you do to prolong iPhone 6 battery life?

 

[April Knight]

Previously, devices that used Nickel-based solutions for rechargeable batteries always came with the recommendation to drain them to 0% out of the box, charge to 100%, and then drain them again for maximum longevity. That's because those battery types could develop charge memory. These days, with Li-ion batteries, no such thing is required right off the bat-- although it is good to drain your battery and charge to 100% every so often just to keep the battery calibrated.

 

[Vertigo50]

April has it right. Lithium ion batteries won't be harmed either way. Apple recommends draining down to 0 once a month or so to help recalibrate the battery with the software, though.

https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/

 

[Shikaka]

Hey thanks for that. I was doing full charge and drain each time with my 3G and the battery life was horrible.

When I got the iPhone 5 I kept the battery topped off and drained it every one to two weeks. That seemed to work pretty good. I think it had more to do with a better overall phone though.

 

[Vertigo50]

You're welcome. Is your nickname from Ace Ventura?