Some Apple users come across iPhone battery replacement issues eventually. How do you know it’s time to repair your decide? Are you eligible for the free iPhone 6s battery replacement service offered by the Cupertino-based giant?
The iPhone 6s was released in 2015. The latest iPhone 7 is an upgrade Apple sells this year. Not all users are eager to purchase the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. Some are happy with their previous model however the battery problems could be the one big obstacle you have to deal with. So what is your decision? How much does it cost to repair the phone?
There are several ways you can try. There is the free Apple battery replacement program you could be eligible for. There are also services that can fix the issue but it would cost you money.
iPhone 6 Battery Replacement Cost
The prices could be different depending on your country. U.S. customers can officially repair their iPhone 6s at $129 (if they wish to replace the screen). The battery replacement service would cost $79. By the way, the price doesn’t change if you wish to repair your screen or change the battery for older iPhone 6, 5s or iPhone SE.
iPhone 6s Battery Size
Let’s recollect information about iPhone 6s battery mAh. This handset has the Li-Ion 1715 mAh battery that is non-removable. You cannot replace it if you are not professional enough. There are big chances you’ll break the phone so it’s better to solve iPhone 6s battery problems with Apple’s help or through third-party repair services. You cannot fix iPhone 7 issues this way.
iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus Battery Life
It lasts for about 8 hours if fully charged and actively used. Even the bigger 2915mAh battery built-in iPhone 6s Plus doesn’t last longer. In fact, a lot of users state that their phones’ life drains even faster especially after iOS 10 update.
You can run iPhone 6s battery life test on your own. If you are not happy with your gadget’s one-time-charge life you can try to replace the battery free of cost. Not anyone can get this service for free, but there is a way and it could be a perfect solution if your smartphone starts to reboot without any reason and it happens repeatedly.
If you have the newest device you can factory unlock iPhone 7 from AT&T and other networks.
iPhone 6s Battery Replacement: How to Get It for Free
Apple reported that a small number of phones (limited serial number) has had manufacturer problems. Only the devices that were manufactured in September-October 2015 and phones that were released later on have no similar bug.
How to find out if you can get the replacement at no cost:
Step 1. Find your iPhone serial number. Launch Settings app if you don’t want to look it up on the back of the handset, choose General menu and visit About section.
Step 2. Be attentive as you have to closely study the 4-5th characters in the serial number.
Step 3. Do you see any of the following characters in it? We are talking about Q3, QJ, Q4, QH, Q5, QG, Q6, QF, Q7, QD, Q8, QC or Q9.
Step 4. You can take the phone with the serial number with numbers from Step 3 to Apple Authorized Service Provider (or your local Apple store) and get the free battery replacement for problematic device.
It’s great that even if you are out of warranty you can still get the service and pay nothing for it. Some users like to fix everything themselves. If you are like this you should definitely backup your iDevice before applying any changes. Do this through iTunes desktop program or iCloud.
You should also disable Find My iPhone:
Step 1. Launch Settings on the iDevice.
Step 2. Select iCloud section.
Step 3. Turn off Find My iPhone feature.
It’s also necessary to erase your information before taking the gadget to the service center:
Step 1. Open Settings on your smartphone.
Step 2. Select General menu.
Step 3. Press on Reset.
Step 4. Click on Erase all Content and Settings.
P.S. If your gadget unexpectedly shuts down after you tried to reboot, reset it and install the most recent version of iOS firmware – it could be time to send it to Apple service center. Learn more about iPhone 6s tips and tricks.