I'm having trouble with my battery. Apple says it's fine but I'm not so sure.
My first iPhone 5 battery lasted much longer.
Back in April Apple replaced my phone because of a factory error and on this new phone the battery just doesn't last as long. I've been at work for about 5 hours and after making one call and checking a few emails and searching the web for a few mintues. The battery is already at 55% this is pretty typical since I got the replacement. It just doesn't seem to last a long time.
Any suggestions?
It seems to be a common problem with many from what I've seen. Both me and my coworker with iPhone 5s have had pretty poor usage lately. Not sure if its related to any update, or just our imaginations running wild.
Me too. I've always had excellent battery life from my iPhone 5. It has plummeted over the last 2 or 3 weeks. I used to get home from work with about 50/60% and now I find myself having to stick it on the charger by 1 or 2 in the afternoon. The other day I watched it lose 10% of charge in half an hour with a bit of browsing. Yesterday I rebuilt the phone as new and today it's a bit better but nowhere near where it was. Nothing different it the way I use it. I'm at a loss to know.![]()
Did the change coincide with updating the iOS to 6.1.2, 6.1.3 or 6.1.4? That's when my problems began...
I have recently found out that if I leave wifi off, the battery can last significantly longer. This is with LTE on, and push email on. Currently on 6.1.3
this is on pace for 9.75 hours of usage - insane!!!
How much of this was ipod or streaming music (i.e. no screen)?
The closest I can get at this point is 6.5 hours of usage and that's mostly wifi (> 80%). If I go primiarly cell I barely can get to 4 hours of usage...
That's my experience too. I think frankly the only way to get 9 hours of usage time is through playing music with the screen off. I don't buy anything else. I'm less than impressed with my phone's battery life. Usually get around 6-6.5. I have to carry around an external battery, otherwise my phone will crap out on me in the middle of a busy day. I find text messaging of any form, whether it's iMessage, WhatsApp or whatever, sucks juice like nobody's business.
this is on pace for 9.75 hours of usage - insane!!!
How much of this was ipod or streaming music (i.e. no screen)?
The closest I can get at this point is 6.5 hours of usage and that's mostly wifi (> 80%). If I go primiarly cell I barely can get to 4 hours of usage...
Ever since I've went up to iOS 6.1.4 my battery life has been HORRIBLE. On top of that my lightning connector went out so I have to rely on my Mophie & Icanonic battery cases to charge it. Kind of sucks but at least I have the ability to charge my phone still.
you have warranty, why not take it in?