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iOS & iCloud: Broken iCloud data causes kbd process to crash constantly and drains battery

On Stackoverflow I was told to come here. Since a few days ago my iPhone 5 is getting unusually warm and the battery drains REALLY quick, like in 4-5 hours. I tried turning all the usual suspecty off ...
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Does iOS 6.1.4. drain battery a lot faster?

Is iOS 6.1.4 draining battery faster? Several friends of mine have similar findings.
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i have changed my Iphone 3g battery but it stucks on 61%

Hey guys did a search and couldnt find anything that really suited my situation. I recently changed my iphone battery, The Phone turns on and the battery decrease imediately its decrease 1% with in 10 ...
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iPhone 4s overheating and suffering from drained battery

So I have this iPhone 4s, which has a serious problem: when doing absolutely nothing with it (it just sits in standby mode) the battery drains from 100% to 0% in about 12 hours or less. Also, it ...
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iPhone 5 battery unused for 2 month

I would like to know if there is a risk for my iPhone 5 battery after remaining 2 months unused and uncharged. I'm going to re-use my iPhone, and I wonder if it stills usable for daily uses. Any ...
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Can a generic charging cable harm my iPhone? [duplicate]

If I use a generic (unoriginal/no name) iPhone charging cable to charge my iPhone 4S, does it do any harm to the phone? Some people say if you use a generic cable instead of the original cable, it ...
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Powerbank suggestions for an iPhone

I'm new to the powerbank discussion and would like to know what people are using/recommending in terms of a backup battery supply for their iPhone? Thanks again for the input
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iPhone 4S - sudden drop in battery percentage

I've bought a half-year-old iPhone 4S a couple of weeks ago and I just ran into a really weird issue the third time now: the battery percentage would suddenly drop 30-40-50%. One minute, it's, say, ...
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iPhone 4S with latest update now charges very slowly

My iPhone 4S (iOS 6.1.x) dropped it's charge today. It now is charging very slowly. I deleted my iCloud account to see if that would improve battery life. It still is charging slowly, and has taken ...
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iPhone claiming low battery in cold weather

With the cold weather, a rather odd problem appeared on my iPhone 4S – whenever I use the phone in weather below ~12 °C, it turns itself off and claims to be out of battery. This most often occurs ...
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Does anybody use an external battery for iPhone?

Do external batteries for iPhones work well? I have an iPhone 4S For example, is it true that I can charge up to 6 times my iphone with this product?
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How does iPhone5 battery fare with always ON 3G, not heavy music listening (+ 1-2 hours of Bluetoth), ocassional GPS and Camera use? [closed]

I WILL keep the 3G always switched ON. Also continuous syncing of some services like Gmail, Twitter, Contacts/Calendar/Task apps, WhatsApp, FlipBoard/GoogleCurrents, SimpleNote, Instagram, IM, ...
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More Email Account cost more battery?

I have around 15 email accounts, if i setup all that's 15 emails in iPhone with IMAP method. Will it cost more battery than i just only setup 1 email account?
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Charging behavior of iOS devices

Does the speed at which the battery of an iOS device charges vary depending upon whether it is being used or not? For example, when I am charging an iPhone in my car, will it charge faster when not in ...
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Is it possible to buy a genuine iPhone battery online? [closed]

I searched for an iPhone 3GS replacement battery on Amazon and while many items claim to be original/genuine, a lot of reviewers still complain that they are not/not as described/do not work well. Is ...
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Charge from USB on computer or wall socket?

Is it OK if I keep charging my iPad and iPhone using the Mac USB ports? Or is it better to charge them with the supplied chargers? I understand that charging slowly is better (though I'm not sure ...
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Why is iPhone battery percentage fluctuating at lower levels?

My iPhone 4 (going on 19 months of love) has recently started having a bit of an issue knowing the percentage of its battery it has remaining. I will be using it and it will jump from 31% to 19% and ...
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Does plugging in an iPhone/iPad make a difference to its battery lifespan?

I've been led to believe there's a difference between how a MacBook and an iPhone/iPad consume power: when a MacBook with a fully charged battery is plugged in, its components draw power directly from ...
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Is it true that iPhone 4S has battery issues?

I'm considering getting a new iPod and a new mobile phone. iPhone 4S sounds like a really attractive option, but it looks that iPhone 4S has serious battery issues. Some people are charging their ...
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How to figure out iOS device battery health?

I'm looking for ways, similar to coconutBattery for OS X to figure out current health of battery for iOS devices.
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Why do no external iPad/iPhone batteries charge via a dock connector?

There are many external battery packs which have a USB port for charging your iPad or iPhone on the go. But they all seem to be charged via a Micro USB port themselves, rather than a dock connector. ...
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Does a black screen save battery on an iPhone 4?

Where can I found information about the power consumption of an iPhone 4 display? Which technology is used? Does it save battery lifetime when the screen displays black or dark pixels? Additionally, ...
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iPhone 3GS Keeps Rebooting

My 3GS keeps having a strange issue, but I think I've found a pattern. First let its battery get low enough to where it turns off on its own Recharge it enough to come back on After coming back on, ...
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Why do iOS devices take such a long time to turn back on?

Often I will realise my iPhone or iPad is about to run out of battery, run around the house looking for a charging cable and plug, and get back just in time to see the screen go black and the little ...
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iPhone battery life is awful even after replacing it

I have an iPhone 3gs 32gb. As they do, my battery was noticeably depleting as well as conflicted with the device having been slightly water damaged (dropped in quickly but immediately turned off and ...
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Apple iPhone 3GS Battery Problem

So my iPhone is charged at 100% overnight, and when the battery gets to like 90%, the phone suddenly shuts off when I open an app like Facebook, Foursquare, Maps, etc... I try turning it back on and ...
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How to improve the iPhone battery?

Hi all I was looking for a solution to prolong my battery life potential. Is there a replacement battery for iPhone that is more powerful than the one in-built when we bought it? Or is there an ...
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Prevent iPhone from charging while connected to MacBook

I want to know if is there a way to prevent my iPhone battery from charging, when I connect it to my MacBook. I want to try my applications when I'm working, but I'm afraid that I will damage the ...
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Charging an iPhone, difference between USB port and power outlet

The power outlet has more power obviously, but maybe the computer USB is suffice to charge it at maximum speed. Is there a difference between charging an iPhone using the computer USB port and using ...
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1answer
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A good iPhone 4 Battery Extender

I am heavy user of an Iphone4 and often get to the red line. I bought a Battery Extender (cant remember the name of the company) a few month back but it stop working suddenly after a month. what to ...
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iPhone battery runs down frequently?

My iPhone's battery runs down frequently after being fully charged, what can i do?
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Can using a non Apple USB cable damage an iPhone?

If I use a generic/aftermarket iPhone USB cable instead of the official Apple product, can it damage the iPhone? A vendor at the mall said that high quality iPhone USB cables have a chip that ...
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2answers
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How do I stop automatic Bluetooth streaming?

When my iPhone connects to Sync in my Ford truck it automatically starts playing music on my iPhone. This kills the battery. Autoplay on the Sync system is off.
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iPhone/iPad battery charging/discharging cycle

Apple recommends at least one charge cycle (charge to 100% and then running it down completely) per month. Then, is it OK to charge iPad/iPhone all the time as long as I have charge cycle per month? ...
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High processor/CPU load on iPhone, draining battery, how to fix?

My iPhone sometimes gets very hot and drains battery extremely quickly. When I use the app iStat to check processor load, it shows high numbers (above 2, where it is normally 0.5, not sure about the ...
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Application to Monitor Battery Usage by Application

I want to know what's draining my iPhone battery. Is there an application that can monitor / estimate battery usage by application?
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When plugged in, does the iPhone use the battery or the external source during heavy use?

I love to play games and do other tasks that quickly drain the iPhone's battery. Sometimes I'll use the phone while plugged into a power supply. Does the iPhone still use the battery when performing ...
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iPhone battery symbol is red, doesn't acknowledge charging, but is apparently charged

I have an iPhone 3G, When I plug in the charger, the big red battery on the locked screen is red, low and doesn't appear to be charging. When I unlock the screen, the small battery symbol on the ...
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Any Problem in Letting iPhone 4 Battery Drop to 0?

Is there any problem if I let my iphone 4 battery drops to 0%? I remember for older smartphones, once your battery flattens out all your data is lost, because they are stored in memory. While I ...
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What is the best iCharger that charges from AA batteries?

I will be leaving on a vacation soon to a place where there are several days between power outlets. What charger should I use to charge/run my iP(ad/hone)?
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Can I safely charge my iPhone 4 overnight on a regular basis?

First time caller, long time listener: I've seen this question asked on a few other sites but with no "definitive" answers. The Apple website on iPhone batteries is ambiguous, at best, and the ...
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What is the procedure for replacing the battery on an iPhone?

What is the procedure for replacing the battery on an iPhone?
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How do I show a percentage battery indicator on the iPhone?

How do I show a percentage battery indicator on the iPhone?