Introduction/iPhone Problem

By MikeTaku111, 31 October, 2024

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iOS and iPadOS

Hey there, I hope you’re all doing well.

I’m Mike Taku, and I’m new to this forum. My brother recommended it to me because I have a minor issue with my phone (an iPhone 12 Pro Max).

The problem I’m facing is battery drain. Whenever I leave my phone on standby or in sleep mode, the battery drains too quickly, losing about 10% in just 45 minutes. I haven’t found a solution for this, so I’d appreciate any help to solve it.

Should I consider changing the battery? The battery health is currently at 83%, and I read that Apple recommends a replacement at 80%, so I’m a bit confused about this.

Thanks!
Mike Taku.

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By Ekaj on Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 15:37

Hi Mike. First of all, welcome to AppleVis and I hope you enjoy your stay just as much as I have. Lots of great people are on here, and this site has been a wealth of knowledge for me. Now to answer your question, a new battery might be in order. Just one question though: are you using Low Power mode on your phone? I have an iPhone 14 but I think the same thing applies to all models. If Low Power mode isn't working for you and if your phone is new, perhaps a visit to your local Apple store for a Genius Bar appointment is in order. Others feel free to chime in here as well.

By Justin Philips on Friday, November 1, 2024 - 15:37

Unless you plan to switch, the next best alternative is to change the battery. Things will only go downhill from here.

By Brian on Friday, November 1, 2024 - 15:37

Definitely have the battery replaced. Your iPhone will thank you. 😎

By jim pickens on Friday, November 1, 2024 - 15:37

What’s your battery health at? If it’s above 80%,, scratch that, 70%, this shouldn’t be happening.

By OldBear on Friday, November 1, 2024 - 15:37

It sounds like the 12 has a couple more years of support, so replacing the battery might be worth it.
I have an old, iPhone 7 that I keep powered down, and the battery drains ridiculously fast, even when shut down.