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Will Apple replace my battery at 85% capacity?
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My friend was turned away at 84%, but he didn't have Apple Care, I don't know if that makes a difference. He wanted to get it changed for £25. Shortly after that, he traded it in for a Galaxy S9.
If you request a replacement, they should be obligated to fulfill that request without issue. I believe the charge for a replacement is $29 through the end of the year. If you want to avoid issues outright, try scheduling a repair via phone call, or hit up a support agent over chat.
They will deny replacing it under warranty unless it is 80% or under. If you pay the $29, they will do it no matter what condition
You have nothing to lose by trying. As others have said, worse case you pay #29 which isn't much.
It doesnt say that the battery has to be in a certain condition: https://www.apple.com/iphone-battery-and-performance/
I can also confirm that Apple will replace your battery for $29 regardless of whether or not it is at 80%.
I was under the same misconception until a few weeks ago. It could be that some of the early reports regarding the battery replacement program gave the impression that it only applied to batteries with 80% or less capacity remaining, I don't recall exactly. Regardless, the $29 fee gets you a new battery irrespective of the condition of your current battery. Well worthwhile.
I was under the same misconception until a few weeks ago. It could be that some of the early reports regarding the battery replacement program gave the impression that it only applied to batteries with 80% or less capacity remaining, I don't recall exactly. Regardless, the $29 fee gets you a new battery irrespective of the condition of your current battery. Well worthwhile.