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There are various methods to check iPhone charging instances, including the built-in feature on the iPhone itself. This feature helps you quickly determine the condition of your iPhone battery. Checking the iPhone battery provides users with essential information before deciding whether to replace the battery after checking for iPhone battery wear or not.
In fact, checking iPhone battery on iOS 11 has been updated, but it's still quite basic, and the method may not work for devices running iOS versions earlier than iOS 11. However, the method to check iPhone battery wear in this article is applicable to all iPhone versions you are using.
Guide to Check iPhone Charging Instances
- Note: To check the charging instances of your iPhone, you need two things on your computer.
* Your computer must have iTunes installed, Download iTunes on your computer from here.
* Here, we're checking iPhone charging instances using the iBackupBot software. Download iBackupBot here if you don't have it yet.
Step 1: First, you need to install iBackupBot. After downloading the software, click on the installation and choose English as the language.
Step 2: Next, click next
Step 3: After that, you agree to the terms and select I Agree.
Step 4: Choose the directory for the software. If you don't have a preference, leave it as is and click Next.
Step 5: Here, choose a setup name for the software. This step isn't crucial, so go ahead and click Install right away.
Step 6: After completing the iBackupBot installation, we begin to check the iPhone charging instances.
Step 7: First, open iBackupBot and connect your iPhone using a cable. Then, click the refresh icon on the screen.
Note: If your iPhone displays any trust or access permission prompts, make sure to grant permission.
Step 8: Then, click on your iPhone's name and select More Information.
Here, you'll find the essential information you need as follows:
- Cycle Count: Indicates 715 charge cycles for the device as shown in the image above.
- Design Capacity: Original battery capacity of the device: 1500.
- Full Charge Capacity: The current maximum rechargeable battery capacity is 1100.
- Battery Current Capacity: The device's battery capacity is at 74%.
-> This means your iPhone can charge up to 1100 mAh, experiencing a loss of 400 mAh, approximately 25% battery wear.
Step 9: Test it again with an iPad, similarly click on More information.
The result will be as follows:
- Cycle Count: Indicates 234 charge cycles for the device as shown in the image above.
- Design Capacity: Original battery capacity of the device: 5018.
- Full Charge Capacity: The current maximum rechargeable battery capacity is 5000.
- Battery Current Capacity: The device's battery capacity is at 56%.
-> This means your iPhone can charge up to 5000 mAh, experiencing a loss of 56 mAh, approximately 1% battery wear.
Through the two examples we've examined above, you can now determine whether your iPhone is worn out. Checking the iPhone charging instances is crucial for older devices, as prolonged usage can lead to battery wear and potential dangers such as swelling. If your iPhone doesn't charge or display the battery percentage, don't rush to a repair shop. Check out the solutions Mytour has shared on how to fix iPhone not charging into electricity and iPhone not showing battery percentage.
Regardless of whether the battery is worn out or not, conserving iPhone battery is important. If you don't have excessive needs, consider turning off unnecessary connections to your iPhone. Additionally, dim the screen and avoid gaming in high-temperature conditions to save iPhone battery life.
