Question on storing iPhone long term

[KhunJay]

I have to put my 5S into a long hibernation as it is now a backup phone.

Any tips on how to treat the battery? should it be at 50% before I store?

Does it have to be recharged every now and then?

All advice welcome.

 

[testcard]

Info on this page:
https://www.apple.com/uk/batteries/maximizing-performance/

 

[44267547]

I have to put my 5S into a long hibernation as it is now a backup phone.

Any tips on how to treat the battery? should it be at 50% before I store?

Does it have to be recharged every now and then?

All advice welcome.

The best thing you can do is make sure it's at stored at room temperature and having at 50% charged is recommended. You don't want to fully charge the device when storing it, nor do you want it fully depleted either.

 

[KhunJay]

Thank you, I had heard about this 50% business...store at 50% recharge to 50% every 6 months.