RV_ Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Apple is now offering to swap the battery in older iPhone's for $29, but will having this done speed up your device? Excerpt: " Late last year it came to light that Apple has included code in the iOS operating system that throttles the performance of iPhones if the battery is showing signs of wear. The good news is that Apple will carry out a battery swap for $29, but how do you know if it will help? Now, you could just throw $29 at Apple and hope that this will speed up your old iPhone, giving it a reprieve. Problem is, an iPhone that's just slow might not be slow because iOS is throttling the performance, and won't benefit from a battery swap (other than the fact that you get a fresh battery that's likely to extend the lifespan of your device). But there's a way you can tell if your iPhone is being throttled." (With just a 99 cent app!) Go here to find out how: http://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-to-tell-if-your-iphone-is-being-slowed-down-and-needs-a-new-battery/?ftag=CAD2e14604 RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted February 8, 2018 Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 I bought my iPhone 7 Plus 1/15/17. The $29 battery deal is good until 12/31/18. So I will spend the $29 sometime this Oct. or Nov. for a new battery to expand life another couple years or until they quit updating it. Most of the speed I have noticed changes a lot with whatever tower it connects to. It will update apps slow or fast depending on the tower. I'm on Sprint and last month they updated the Hot spot on it from 3GB to 10GB at no extra charge. Apple is coming out soon with a new ios to fix the throttling problem. I haven't noticed any slow down on mine if it is happening. From Apple: Early in 2018, we will issue an iOS software update with new features that give users more visibility into the health of their iPhone’s battery, so they can see for themselves if its condition is affecting performance. Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2018 Great Biker. Apple's transparency on this was forced but now y'all can make informed decisions, even the folks who say we talk over their heads. Intel wasn't forthcoming either because they are in the same boat as a car manufacturer with a recall for manufacturer defects very vulnerable to a major loss at the moment. For the latest about the Intel CPU security issues and patch cluster go here: RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 It ain't always you talking over my head its just that my head is so low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 It's OK Jim, 'cause . . . RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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