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Maintaing an iPHONE forever?
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Well, the usual advice for long-storage of batteries is to disconnect them... But of course to do that in an iPhone would be very counter-intuitive if you want to keep them forever.
Maybe some air-evacuated/vacuum storage box/receptacle? Would prevent moisture and whatnot in the air from bothering stuff. Then keep it in the dark so no sun gets to it, maintaining it at a constant and low-ish temperature?
Dunno... Just some logical in the box thinking haha
Maybe some air-evacuated/vacuum storage box/receptacle? Would prevent moisture and whatnot in the air from bothering stuff. Then keep it in the dark so no sun gets to it, maintaining it at a constant and low-ish temperature?
Dunno... Just some logical in the box thinking haha
Charge to 50%, then turn off
You could also put them in a fireproof safe
You could also put them in a fireproof safe
Yep I hear about half charged is good for storage, you will still need to take out and recharge every once in a while.
Apple says it themselves "Store it half-charged when you store it long term."
Also, OP make sure you store it in good temperatures!!!
I would place the iPhones into their original boxes, place both boxes within a small compartment such as a cardboard shoebox and throw in some silica gel packs to prevent moisture buildup, I'd thereafter stick the shoe box into a dark & dry location such as a cupboard.
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I wouldn't worry about them exploding, that seems... unlikely. In my experience unless you're consistently charging it eventually it will just die so I doubt you could store it indefinitely. If you're only worried about them leaking, swelling or exploding though I think store them in a cool, dry place and you're good to go.
