Pho3nix
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Just checked and phone was sent for repairs a month ago. Battery changed
AfricanTech
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Just checked and phone was sent for repairs a month ago. Battery changed
I've found battery changes to be a hit and miss affair. Two phones, one was fine the other just never settled.
These fruckin things aren't very repairable imo
PS : how are you by the by - long time no see
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Apple releases iOS 11.0.1 with bug fixes & unspecified improvements for iPhone and iPad
Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 11.0.1 software update that includes bug fixes “and improvements for your iPhone and iPad,” according to official release notes accompanying the download.
The update iOS 11.0.1 has a build number of “15A402” or “15A403”, depending on your device, and can be installed over-the-air by venturing into Settings → General → Software Update on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 11.0.
See Apple’s support document for information on the security content of this update. Latest iOS firmware can also be grabbed directly from the iDownloadBlog Downloads webpage.
The bug-fix software has arrived a week following the public release of the iOS 11 software update. It’s not unusual for Apple to follow up major iOS releases with point updates in a week or so to quickly patch some of the teething issues users encounter, like battery drain, slow performance and so forth.
Most of the issues concerning battery drain and performance issues can be chalked up to the way iOS handles your data following a major update with things like complete Spotlight re-indexing, running post-install house cleaning tasks and more.
Typically, performance stabilizes after a few days.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/26/apple-releases-ios-11-0-1/
Apple on Tuesday released the iOS 11.0.1 software update that includes bug fixes “and improvements for your iPhone and iPad,” according to official release notes accompanying the download.
The update iOS 11.0.1 has a build number of “15A402” or “15A403”, depending on your device, and can be installed over-the-air by venturing into Settings → General → Software Update on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch running iOS 11.0.
See Apple’s support document for information on the security content of this update. Latest iOS firmware can also be grabbed directly from the iDownloadBlog Downloads webpage.
The bug-fix software has arrived a week following the public release of the iOS 11 software update. It’s not unusual for Apple to follow up major iOS releases with point updates in a week or so to quickly patch some of the teething issues users encounter, like battery drain, slow performance and so forth.
Most of the issues concerning battery drain and performance issues can be chalked up to the way iOS handles your data following a major update with things like complete Spotlight re-indexing, running post-install house cleaning tasks and more.
Typically, performance stabilizes after a few days.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/26/apple-releases-ios-11-0-1/
Dave
Honorary Master
Quite a chunky .0.1 update, 279MB on a 7 Plus.
I'm not seeing any available updates on my 6.
Just checked and phone was sent for repairs a month ago. Battery changed
Weird - 83% is "good" on your phone and 86% is "average" on mine. Is good not better than average?
Dave
Honorary Master
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Just checked and phone was sent for repairs a month ago. Battery changed
That’s a bit odd, looks like a dud replacement (or maybe they didn’t actually replace it).
My battery was replaced about 3 or 4 months ago.
Dave
Honorary Master
I don’t think it’s exactly the same app. I searched and posted the link of the one I thought it was. Notice, it doesn’t have a message under the percentage.
SauRoNZA
Honorary Master
Skip WeFix and use Apple Doctor instead.
Pho3nix
The Legend
Will update tonight and hope for the best
FiestaST
Honorary Master
How to refresh Updates tab in iOS 11 App Store
If you’ve ventured into iOS 11’s overhauled App Store only to find app updates you were expecting have not yet appeared, worry not as Apple now provides an officially sanctioned way to refresh the contents of the store’s Updates tab.
On older iOS versions, you could either force-quit and relaunch the App Store app itself or tap any tab ten times repeatedly, which would purge the store cache and force a refresh. This handy trick no longer works in App Store on iOS 11 because Apple now offers a more convenient way to refresh any pending items located in the Updates tab.
How to refresh app updates in iOS 11 App Store
1) Launch App Store on your device running iOS 11 or later.
2) Hit the Updates tab at the bottom.
3) Pull down with your finger, then let go.
Any expected items not showing there should be pulled through from Apple’s servers.
This is useful if your device, for some reason, stops showing the number of available updates on the App Store icon badge or the store itself won’t refresh when relaunched. I’ve found this gesture particularly helpful in situations when my App Store kept showing an app that needed an update, but would never actually update.
You can only pull-to-refresh the Updates tab.
Apple has not implemented this system throughout the store. which I find regretful given the sheer popularity and familiarity of the downward pulling gesture in other apps.
The old way of forcing a refresh still works in the iTunes Store and iBooks apps: hit any of the tabs at the bottom ten times and iTunes Store or iBooks Store shall reload everything fresh.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/26/how-to-refresh-ios-11-app-store-updates-tab/
If you’ve ventured into iOS 11’s overhauled App Store only to find app updates you were expecting have not yet appeared, worry not as Apple now provides an officially sanctioned way to refresh the contents of the store’s Updates tab.
On older iOS versions, you could either force-quit and relaunch the App Store app itself or tap any tab ten times repeatedly, which would purge the store cache and force a refresh. This handy trick no longer works in App Store on iOS 11 because Apple now offers a more convenient way to refresh any pending items located in the Updates tab.
How to refresh app updates in iOS 11 App Store
1) Launch App Store on your device running iOS 11 or later.
2) Hit the Updates tab at the bottom.
3) Pull down with your finger, then let go.
Any expected items not showing there should be pulled through from Apple’s servers.
This is useful if your device, for some reason, stops showing the number of available updates on the App Store icon badge or the store itself won’t refresh when relaunched. I’ve found this gesture particularly helpful in situations when my App Store kept showing an app that needed an update, but would never actually update.
You can only pull-to-refresh the Updates tab.
Apple has not implemented this system throughout the store. which I find regretful given the sheer popularity and familiarity of the downward pulling gesture in other apps.
The old way of forcing a refresh still works in the iTunes Store and iBooks apps: hit any of the tabs at the bottom ten times and iTunes Store or iBooks Store shall reload everything fresh.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/09/26/how-to-refresh-ios-11-app-store-updates-tab/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
iOS 11: How to improve iPhone battery life
Since iOS 11 has been available for over a week, many users are now running Apple’s latest mobile OS. While there are lots of great new features, one downside many users are experiencing is decreased battery life. Let’s take a look at the best ways to improve battery life on your iPhone.
In a recent 9to5Mac poll, 70% of readers reported that battery life was worse with iOS 11. In the same article, we noted that security research firm Wandera shared data that it took iOS 11 an average of 96 minutes to drain iPhones and iPads completely, while iOS 10 took 240 minutes.
While more that a 50% drop in battery life sounds terrible, there are a few things to keep in mind (if you want to get right to tweaking your iPhone for better battery life, head below).
The data from Wandera was collected from 50,000 moderate to heavy users, for 3 days following iOS 11’s launch. First, the sample size is great, but these are relatively demanding iOS users.
Second, the data coming from the 3 days after iOS 11 availability makes a difference. Much like most of us early adopters, the Wandera sample size was likely using their devices more heavily than normal, restoring from backups, checking out new features (ARKit, screen recording, etc.), downloading new apps etc. After a week or two I would imagine Wandera would find improved battery life for iOS 11 if it collected the same data.
However, even if iOS 11 battery performance doesn’t remain as bad as this past week may have indicated (hopefully today’s 11.0.1 update will help), it may remain worse than iOS 10 to some degree. So, let’s dive in to what you can do to get the most out of your battery with iOS 11.
iOS 11: How to improve battery life
1. Understand your battery usage
Head to Settings → Battery to check out the details of your battery usage. Last 24 Hours will be the default for showing what apps are using the most energy. Tapping the clock icon on the right hand side gives you a detailed breakdown of how much time was spent on screen and in the background for each app.
Also take a look at battery life suggestions just above battery usage. This will give you quick, actionable ways to reduce battery drain. Now you’re in a better position to be more efficient with usage, along with having an idea of more settings to adjust as we keep going here.
2. Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode isn’t new in iOS 11, but it’s a really useful feature to stretch your battery life when needed. The feature works by suspending mail fetch, background app refresh, auto downloads, and more. This isn’t a ‘use every day’ type of feature (hopefully), but is handy in a pinch.
You can turn on Low Power mode under Settings → Battery. However, it’s really useful to have quick access to Low Power Mode by adding it to iOS 11’s redesigned Control Center. Navigate to Settings → Control Center → Customize Controls, then tap the sign next to Low Power Mode.
3. Adjust Auto-lock and Screen Brightness
If you notice Home & Lock Screen usage on your battery usage higher than you’d expect, double-check that setting. If you can tolerate it, 30 seconds will help you preserve the most battery life. Especially with most of Apple’s iPhones supporting raise to wake, 30 seconds is usually worth it.
Navigate to Settings → Display & Brightness → Auto-Lock.
Lowering your screen brightness will also help with battery life, but this will likely come down to personal preference.
4. Background App Refresh
Low Power Mode turns off background app refresh across the board, but you can customize which apps use this feature for a more convenient experience as well as improved battery life. Head to Settings → General → Background App Refresh.
You can also opt to only use background app refresh on Wi-Fi in addition to Wi-Fi and Cellular or turning the feature off. However, most users will find leaving Wi-Fi and Cellular on while customizing which apps are used for background app refresh to be the best fit.
5. Location Services
Taking a look at your location services settings is another way to be more efficient with battery life (and cellular data usage). Head to Settings → Privacy → Location Services to update the privileges for your apps.
Watch out for any apps that ask to Always use your location and switch to While Using or Never.
6. Push and Fetch
Taking a look at your push and fetch settings is also worthwhile. Navigate to Settings → Accounts & Passwords → Fetch New Data. One possible approach is to leave your primary account(s) as push to receive new mail asap, and turn secondary/non-crticial accounts to fetch every 30 minutes or hour.
After fine tuning these settings, you should find yourself with improved battery life with iOS 11. While not always ideal for everyday use, battery cases and portable power banks can also prove useful for the times you’ve run out of juice unexpectedly. With so many affordable options, keeping one in the car or in your backpack or purse can be a lifesaver.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/26/ios-11-how-to-improve-iphone-battery-life/
Since iOS 11 has been available for over a week, many users are now running Apple’s latest mobile OS. While there are lots of great new features, one downside many users are experiencing is decreased battery life. Let’s take a look at the best ways to improve battery life on your iPhone.
In a recent 9to5Mac poll, 70% of readers reported that battery life was worse with iOS 11. In the same article, we noted that security research firm Wandera shared data that it took iOS 11 an average of 96 minutes to drain iPhones and iPads completely, while iOS 10 took 240 minutes.
While more that a 50% drop in battery life sounds terrible, there are a few things to keep in mind (if you want to get right to tweaking your iPhone for better battery life, head below).
The data from Wandera was collected from 50,000 moderate to heavy users, for 3 days following iOS 11’s launch. First, the sample size is great, but these are relatively demanding iOS users.
Second, the data coming from the 3 days after iOS 11 availability makes a difference. Much like most of us early adopters, the Wandera sample size was likely using their devices more heavily than normal, restoring from backups, checking out new features (ARKit, screen recording, etc.), downloading new apps etc. After a week or two I would imagine Wandera would find improved battery life for iOS 11 if it collected the same data.
However, even if iOS 11 battery performance doesn’t remain as bad as this past week may have indicated (hopefully today’s 11.0.1 update will help), it may remain worse than iOS 10 to some degree. So, let’s dive in to what you can do to get the most out of your battery with iOS 11.
iOS 11: How to improve battery life
1. Understand your battery usage
Head to Settings → Battery to check out the details of your battery usage. Last 24 Hours will be the default for showing what apps are using the most energy. Tapping the clock icon on the right hand side gives you a detailed breakdown of how much time was spent on screen and in the background for each app.
Also take a look at battery life suggestions just above battery usage. This will give you quick, actionable ways to reduce battery drain. Now you’re in a better position to be more efficient with usage, along with having an idea of more settings to adjust as we keep going here.
2. Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode isn’t new in iOS 11, but it’s a really useful feature to stretch your battery life when needed. The feature works by suspending mail fetch, background app refresh, auto downloads, and more. This isn’t a ‘use every day’ type of feature (hopefully), but is handy in a pinch.
You can turn on Low Power mode under Settings → Battery. However, it’s really useful to have quick access to Low Power Mode by adding it to iOS 11’s redesigned Control Center. Navigate to Settings → Control Center → Customize Controls, then tap the sign next to Low Power Mode.
3. Adjust Auto-lock and Screen Brightness
If you notice Home & Lock Screen usage on your battery usage higher than you’d expect, double-check that setting. If you can tolerate it, 30 seconds will help you preserve the most battery life. Especially with most of Apple’s iPhones supporting raise to wake, 30 seconds is usually worth it.
Navigate to Settings → Display & Brightness → Auto-Lock.
Lowering your screen brightness will also help with battery life, but this will likely come down to personal preference.
4. Background App Refresh
Low Power Mode turns off background app refresh across the board, but you can customize which apps use this feature for a more convenient experience as well as improved battery life. Head to Settings → General → Background App Refresh.
You can also opt to only use background app refresh on Wi-Fi in addition to Wi-Fi and Cellular or turning the feature off. However, most users will find leaving Wi-Fi and Cellular on while customizing which apps are used for background app refresh to be the best fit.
5. Location Services
Taking a look at your location services settings is another way to be more efficient with battery life (and cellular data usage). Head to Settings → Privacy → Location Services to update the privileges for your apps.
Watch out for any apps that ask to Always use your location and switch to While Using or Never.
6. Push and Fetch
Taking a look at your push and fetch settings is also worthwhile. Navigate to Settings → Accounts & Passwords → Fetch New Data. One possible approach is to leave your primary account(s) as push to receive new mail asap, and turn secondary/non-crticial accounts to fetch every 30 minutes or hour.
After fine tuning these settings, you should find yourself with improved battery life with iOS 11. While not always ideal for everyday use, battery cases and portable power banks can also prove useful for the times you’ve run out of juice unexpectedly. With so many affordable options, keeping one in the car or in your backpack or purse can be a lifesaver.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/26/ios-11-how-to-improve-iphone-battery-life/
SauRoNZA
Honorary Master
Just checked and phone was sent for repairs a month ago. Battery changed
How did you check this and not know about it beforehand?
Pho3nix
The Legend
Was away and GF dropped it, screen was smashed. Got it repaired and only when I mentioned the *** battery did she remember that was also changed as it was apparently damaged in the fall as well. Knew about the screen repair.
Saw the receipt and it was indeed charged for. Pun intended
SauRoNZA
Honorary Master
Was away and GF dropped it, screen was smashed. Got it repaired and only when I mentioned the *** battery did she remember that was also changed as it was apparently damaged in the fall as well. Knew about the screen repair.
Saw the receipt and it was indeed charged for. Pun intended
Take it back now if that's the case as they've put a piece of **** in there.
Especially looking at your raw data screen.
Dave
Honorary Master
Example, Whatsapp, you wouldn’t get messages/voice calls if you didn’t allow background refresh.
Goes for any messaging or email app.