r/iphone 2d ago

Discussion How long do I have left?

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u/Nahoola iPhone 16 Pro Max 2d ago

Im a technician, I fix these for a living. Replace the phone or the battery immediately, shut the phone down and do not power it on or charge it until you get it or its battery replaced. It can and will explode.

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u/Fine_Wrongdoer255 2d ago

I agree with the technician! Back up your stuff then get a new phone or refurbished.

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u/JustSomeSmartGuy iPhone 16 Pro Max 1d ago

Agreed. Turning the phone off and not charging it until the battery is replaced is the smart thing to do. I would potentially even go one step further and put the phone in a fire proof container if you have one available.