Apple's Battery Replacement Program News: There's No Battery Replacement For iPhone 6

By Marnelle Joyce | Jan 19, 2017 | 05:28 AM EST

Many users of particular iPhone models are complaining because their devices normally shut down with around 30 per cent of remaining battery life. The shutdowns are not linked to safety concerns but a protection of the iPhones' internal parts from low voltage, Apple says. The batteries are still required to be replaced.

Apple also released in August 2014 an iPhone 5 battery replacement system. This was when the company detected that really small percentage of the iPhone 5 devices unexpectedly encountered a briefer battery life. Some owners also need to charge the device more regularly.

Thereby, the iPhone 6 battery issue may be taken into account. Mac Otakara, a Japanese Apple news website also reported that the scheme may also reach out the battery concerns in iPhone 6. However, 9to5Mac reported that anonymous informants from Apple said the speculations are not yet confirmed.

Apple also detected a remarkably small quantity of iPhone 6s devices that suddenly shut down. This is not a security problem since it only involves devices within the range of a minimal serial number. The units were produced between September and October 2015.

Therefore, anyone who experienced sudden battery shutdown of iPhone 6s should report to an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The serial number of their device must be checked to see whether it is qualified for a battery replacement, and it's free of charge.

As what it seems to be, AppleInsider, also reported that there are really no intends of a battery exchange scheme for the iPhone 6 in the US. Apple continuously assesses service statistics. There are no plans or justifications for a spread out iPhone 6 battery exchange program as of the moment.

While a free battery replacement is offered to iPhone 6s, Apple then made it definite to charge $149 for repairs to a different iPhone 6 Plus "Touch Disease" case. It was reportedly caused by reiterated impact destruction.

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