I still have a 6. Apple replaced my battery for free about a year ago. That’s not my issue. My issue is no storage space. Can’t do an upgrade, have to delete apps. I really would rather not have to upgrade because it’s paid off. But I think I’m going to have to.My battery is shot. It can go from 99% to 75% in minutes. And if it hits the sixties watch out, it will turn off shortly
I was prepared to pay the $30 to have it replaced but when I came back to pick up the phone the guy just handed it to me and said I was good to go.How did you get the new battery?
Kudos for being able to keep a 6 functioning so long! I had to kick my 6S to the curb about a year ago because it was malfunctioning in ways I firmly believe were due to Apple's manipulations through updates. I grudgingly remained with Apple because of certain people I communicate with most frequently being on Apple and not wanting to lose out on some of the functions related to that. I have a small-size of some version of the 8 and it does work well, but if this thing ends up going toes up because Apple starves it into obsolescence to suit their bottom line it will be my last Apple product.
I’ve been told several times never to update an IPhone that is more than 2 years old. The updates definitely create bugs for older phones (deliberately, I suspect).
One of the focuses of iOS 12 was to better performance on older supported devices. Any claims that Apple specifically targets older devices with poor software is false. Always keep your iOS device on the latest release for security purposes.I’ve been told several times never to update an IPhone that is more than 2 years old. The updates definitely create bugs for older phones (deliberately, I suspect).
One of the focuses of iOS 12 was to better performance on older supported devices. Any claims that Apple specifically targets older devices with poor software is false. Always keep your iOS device on the latest release for security purposes.
The last update 12.1.4 bricked my 7plus. Went to bed it was working fine. Woke up it could barely function including the microphone not working which caused me to miss a phone call from my kids school. Spent a day and a half dealing with the service provider and apple. Finally ended up with a new phone (no charge) but it will be my last iPhone.One of the focuses of iOS 12 was to better performance on older supported devices. Any claims that Apple specifically targets older devices with poor software is false. Always keep your iOS device on the latest release for security purposes.
Significantly iOS 12 was after a significant public discussion about Apple targeting older devices. That wasn't a coincidence.
I may be a dim bulb about such matters, but my husband is both knowledgeable and educated in this area. He agrees about the importance of updates to keep abreast of security matters. He also knows how to dig deeper into the merits of updates being pushed.
I had my battery replaced a couple of months ago under the old $29 deal. I'm not sure how they're going to do it now. They've had so many different rules over the years. Initially it had to meet Apple's 80% requirement even for the old $79 price. When the $29 deal started it was initially that it was only 80% or lower. Then they allowed one time where you could get it for $29 but any further replacements had to be at 80%. Not sure what it is now at $49 but I suspect they'll allow one replacement before it gets to 80%.
The other thing is that they'll check it for various damage and will refuse a battery replacement if it's considered non-serviceable. One case would be if there was any moisture that reached these little stickers inside the device. Another is that if the glass is cracked they won't replace it without also paying for the display replacement.
They definitely don't replace an iPad as part of a battery service unless it's reached 80% original capacity or less. For those it's complete replacement where they'll probably send in the old device and it will eventually become someone else's device after the put in a new battery and clean it up.