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Stretch iPhone battery life without guessing

Use Low Power Mode and iOS battery settings with intent, and read Maximum Capacity so you know when a battery is actually worn.

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Typical signs: iPhone dies mid-day, Unexpected shutdowns, Battery health warning.

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You will need: Settings app.

Open Battery Health

Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging. Maximum Capacity is the cell's current capacity versus new. Below 80%, iOS may enable performance management and shutdowns under load become more likely.

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