My Iphone 3G battery now needs frequernt recharging. What can be done?

[jaybar]

Hi

I have an iphone 3G which was purchased in December 2008. As the phone ages, I seem to have to recharge the battery with increasing frequency. Is that to be expected? What are my options, including battery replacement, if possible.

Thanks

Jay

 

[countrydweller]

Mine also needs charging during the day, I do just that charge it in the car, charge it at work, charge it at home. I can drain the battery in less than an hour, surfing and such. Getting the new iPhone, unless something really bugs me about it.

 

[ihaveNFC]

Mine's a tad older (August '08), but I haven't had any battery issues. Not sure if having the latest software will be the fix. I'd recommend just waiting another couple days for the next generation.

 

[Small White Car]

Replace the battery. My 3G was only lasting about 7 or 8 hours. I got a new battery and now it lasts 12-13 hours.

Very much worth it. I used iResq.com and had them do the work. There are plenty of other sites that will either do the work for you or send you a new battery with instructions if you're brave. It's well worth the cost.

 

[jaybar]

How much does a battery replacement cost?

 

[Mliii]

Replace the battery. My 3G was only lasting about 7 or 8 hours.

WOW! I'd KILL for 7-8 hours I have to recharge mine every couple of hours now. Looking forward to a NEW phone shortly.

 

[maflynn]

Make an appointment with apple and get the battery replaced.

If you find a 3rd party solution, they'll do it for around 50 bucks. I think apple charges 80 bucks.

This is why I hate sealed batteries.
You can bring it into an apple store or ship it to apple. Now that's ludicrous, sending my phone in to change a battery.