I'm purchasing a used first gen iPhone from a friend and plan to give it to my son for Christmas. Since it won't be in use for three months, any suggestions for keeping the battery fresh, or anything else I should be aware of. I figured I would restart it every couple of weeks and give it a full charge. Thoughts?
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Storing an iPhone
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Check warranty and replace it at genius bar before it ends. Do whatever you want with it in the meantime.
Like any electronic device, turn it OFF (not screen sleep) for long term storage. Maybe charge once a month.
Jeez, what you mentioned is only for defective batteries, only if you are under the proper plan, and if the phone is under the first year warranty or have purchased Apple Care for iPhone.
Jeez, what you mentioned is only for defective batteries, only if you are under the proper plan, and if the phone is under the first year warranty or have purchased Apple Care for iPhone.
Just what I wanted to do. Give my kid an iPhone covered in camel spit. A used iPhone at that. Why don't I just give an iTouch in camel urine while I'm at it
Umm .. if you're giving them away I don't much care what they're covered in!
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I have a friend that swears that putting a cell phone (or any electronic device) in the freezer is the best way to preserve the device and battery for long periods of time. I have never personally tried this, though, so use at your own risk.
You'll be fine with putting the battery to 50% charge and just leaving it in the box for 3 months. No point in needlessly cycling the battery.
The following is about the Macbook. But the same principle applies (on the right, under 'storing your macbook').
http://www.apple.com/support/macbook/care/