What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
In article <u8cqrn$1sg3c$1@dont-email.me>, bob prohaska
<bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
that can happen to any lithium ion battery.
stop using it and definitely don't charge it anymore.
the battery needs to be replaced *asap*, as it's a danger.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
not unless the bulging caused other damage.
keep in mind that the phone itself is no longer supported, with ios 13
being the latest version it can run (released in 2019).
spending money on a phone that old could be better used for a newer
phone.
keep in mind that the phone itself is no longer supported, with ios 13 being the latest version it can run (released in 2019).
Just looked now, it reports 12.5.7, model MQ3X2LL/A. Have I missed an upgrade?
In article <u8d06v$1t2av$1@dont-email.me>, bob prohaska
<bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
keep in mind that the phone itself is no longer supported, with ios 13Just looked now, it reports 12.5.7, model MQ3X2LL/A. Have I missed an
being the latest version it can run (released in 2019).
upgrade?
actually, ios 12 is the last, so you're at the end.
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
keep in mind that the phone itself is no longer supported, with ios 13Just looked now, it reports 12.5.7, model MQ3X2LL/A. Have I missed an upgrade?
being the latest version it can run (released in 2019).
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
On 2023-07-08 19:18, bob prohaska wrote:
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen bulging up out
of the case? It still seems to work just fine, but I gather battery
bulges are not unknown.
The battery is bad and potentially dangerous.
Turn off the phone and bring it to any local "iPhone fixer" - doesn't
have to be Apple or Apple certified.
Am 09.07.23 um 01:18 schrieb bob prohaska:
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
The iOS.
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
$69 isn't bad. The nine year old iPhone 6 has the same LCD screen as the current iPhone SE3, a 1334 x 750 LCD.
Hard to believe that the iPhone 6
came out in 2014 and the iPhone 6s, 7, 8, SE2020, and SE3 all use the
same LCD screen.
Personally I would not spend $69 on repairing a nine year old iPhone 6.
It's not getting operating system or security updates any more
and the
camera is not as good.
By now the Lightning port may be close to failing.
You can currently get a new iPhone SE3 for under $200, unlocked after 60 days. Better cameras, 5G, eSIM capable, fast charging, and wireless
charging, but no headphone jack like the 6.
On 2023-07-09, Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
On 2023-07-08 19:18, bob prohaska wrote:
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen bulging up out
of the case? It still seems to work just fine, but I gather battery
bulges are not unknown.
The battery is bad and potentially dangerous.
Turn off the phone and bring it to any local "iPhone fixer" - doesn't
have to be Apple or Apple certified.
Just keep in mind if it's not Apple-authorized, you won't get a genuine
Apple battery, and the battery might not perform as well as the real
thing. Also, the local "iPhone fixer" often won't honor their own repair warranty (if they even have one), so if they screw up and damage some
other internal component, expect to be forced to haggle with them about
it. People who try to save a buck by cheaping out on repairs to their expensive devices often find themselves disappointed as a result. Good
luck!
Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
The OP's phone is a 6. That's 2014/15 I wouldn't worry about what I
did to it. Though, as long as the service is quick, the price cited
earlier for Apple at $69 was not cheap, but certainly not excessive.
Apple's strategy has always been to lower the life of the iPhone by putting in the cheapest crappiest least powerful battery they can get away with.
The iPhone 6, being a phone nobody wants, isn't even worth the battery.
The OP's phone is a 6. That's 2014/15 I wouldn't worry about what I
did to it. Though, as long as the service is quick, the price cited
earlier for Apple at $69 was not cheap, but certainly not excessive.
Apple's strategy has always been to lower the life of the iPhone by putting in the cheapest crappiest least powerful battery they can get away with.
he also said he doesn't care about any of that.
If the 3G phones are unusable then the choice is between fixing the
iPhone and buying something else. Amazon offers several options for
iPhone6 batteries, including the tools for the fasteners, at around
$20. It doesn't look trivial but might be instructive, at worst.
he also said he doesn't care about any of that.
The phone is carried for urgent occasions, using a $100/yr voice/text
prepaid plan from AT&T. If I can renew that account I will do so.
Unless, of course, somebody suggests a better service provider.
For now the first choice is to revive one of the old 3G flip/slide
phones that the iPhone replaced. Neither is listed on AT&T's table
of supported devices, but I'll ask anyway since they were originally
sold by AT&T
If the 3G phones are unusable then the choice is between fixing the
iPhone and buying something else. Amazon offers several options for
iPhone6 batteries, including the tools for the fasteners, at around
$20. It doesn't look trivial but might be instructive, at worst.
The iPhone SE 2022 was recently on sale for $149.99 plus $30 (for one
month of service then it would be unlocked 30 days later) but they sold
out quickly.
always been to make up absurd lies about iPhones
The iPhone SE 2022 was recently on sale for $149.99 plus $30 (for one
month of service then it would be unlocked 30 days later) but they sold
out quickly.
Apple's strategy has always been to lower the life of the iPhone by putting >> in the cheapest crappiest least powerful battery they can get away with.
Apple obsess of source quality, so BS to that.
I never had issues with my iPhone 6+ nor with my current 11 Pro. Indeed after near 4 years, the batt capacity is a nice 90%.
My SO's 7 is also about that (I posted the value recently).
The iPhone 6, being a phone nobody wants, isn't even worth the battery.
If it serves a purpose for someone for another few years, that is that
much less e-waste.
Rest of your empty-calories blather omitted.
Personally I would not spend $69 on repairing a nine year old iPhone 6.
It's not getting operating system or security updates any more and the
camera is not as good. By now the Lightning port may be close to failing.
sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:
Personally I would not spend $69 on repairing a nine year old iPhone 6.
It's not getting operating system or security updates any more and the
camera is not as good. By now the Lightning port may be close to failing.
Why spend $69 to end up with a phone which is extremely insecure?
The oldest phone which is still getting full patches is the iPhone 8. https://support.apple.com/guide/depoyment/about-software-updates-depc4c80847a/
And even those newer iPhones are exploited ten times more in the wild. https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote
Apple's strategy has always been to lower the life of the iPhone by putting >>> in the cheapest crappiest least powerful battery they can get away with.
Apple obsess of source quality, so BS to that.
Every statement from you reeks of your lack of knowledge about the iPhone.
First off, that's false as it has been widely reported that Apple cheaped
out years ago by using poor quality batteries and components. Look it up. <https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/21/apple-to-offset-cost-of-5g-iphone-components-with-cheaper-battery-tech>
Also, it's false even if Apple did not put the cheapest components into the iPhone since you're the only one on earth who can't ready battery specs. <https://www.maticstoday.com/2020/08/21/why-apple-is-using-cheap-battery-parts-in-iphone-12/>
The biggest battery in the most expensive iPhones, is still downright puny. That you don't know this obvious spec means you know nothing about iPhones. <https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/21/21394985/apple-iphone-12-battery-cost-5g-kuo>
sms <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:
Personally I would not spend $69 on repairing a nine year old iPhone 6.
It's not getting operating system or security updates any more and the
camera is not as good. By now the Lightning port may be close to failing.
Why spend $69 to end up with a phone which is extremely insecure?
The oldest phone which is still getting full patches is the iPhone 8. https://support.apple.com/guide/depoyment/about-software-updates-depc4c80847a/
And even those newer iPhones are exploited ten times more in the wild. https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
OTOH, the iPhone SE2022 is really not a great device for the money, even
at $159.
And some online apps don't work in old iOS v12. :( I see some wanting
v14 these days.
Personally I would not spend $69 on repairing a nine year old iPhone 6.
It's not getting operating system or security updates any more
false. 12.5.7 was released this past january.
If the 3G phones are unusable then the choice is between fixing the
iPhone and buying something else.
Why spend $69 to end up with a phone which is extremely insecure?
The oldest phone which is still getting full patches is the iPhone 8.
https://support.apple.com/guide/depoyment/about-software-updates-depc4c80847a/
And even those newer iPhones are exploited ten times more in the wild.
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Not when they're fully patched.
nospam wrote:
Personally I would not spend $69 on repairing a nine year old iPhone 6.
It's not getting operating system or security updates any more
false. 12.5.7 was released this past january.
That release is filled to the brim with known exploited zero-day holes!
In article <u8heen$2j60l$1@dont-email.me>, sms
<scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote:
OTOH, the iPhone SE2022 is really not a great device for the money, even
at $159.
actually, it is a *very* good deal.
Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
Why spend $69 to end up with a phone which is extremely insecure?
The oldest phone which is still getting full patches is the iPhone 8.
https://support.apple.com/guide/depoyment/about-software-updates-depc4c80847a/
And even those newer iPhones are exploited ten times more in the wild.
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Not when they're fully patched.
It's impossible to "fully patch" any device other than an iOS 16 device.
To your credit, you did read the Homeland Security link where you easily refuted Bob Campbell's claims that iOS is not ten times less secure.
But just as obviously, it's clear that you didn't read the links I gave.
You can buy a new Android device (Motorola or Samsung) with a year of
minimal service (1500 minutes, 1500 SMS, and 1.5GB of data), on
Verizon's network, for a lot less than the $69 cost of battery replacement.
Can you please post a link?
On 7/10/2023 3:46 PM, bob prohaska wrote:
<snip>
Can you please post a link?
? Go to <https://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.E309440.html>.
? Add a small item to get over $60, i.e. <https://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.E309440.html>
? Use the code NEWQVC30 when checking out for $30 off.
There are a bunch of choices at QVC and HSN.
Once unlocked after 60 days it can work on other networks, but not
Verizon's Visible service.
It's impossible to "fully patch" any device other than an iOS 16 device.
Fortunately those "newer iphones" you mention are supported in ios 16 so
are fully patched.
Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
It's impossible to "fully patch" any device other than an iOS 16 device.
Fortunately those "newer iphones" you mention are supported in ios 16 so
are fully patched.
Maybe we're talking about different iPhones.
I'm talking about the iPhone 6 that is the main subject of this thread.
keep in mind that $20 to do it yourself and risking breaking something
in the process versus $70 for having it properly done with a warranty
might not be the bargain you think it is.
Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote
Apple's strategy has always been to lower the life of the iPhone by putting >>> in the cheapest crappiest least powerful battery they can get away with.
Apple obsess of source quality, so BS to that.
Every statement from you reeks of your lack of knowledge about the iPhone.
Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
keep in mind that $20 to do it yourself and risking breaking something
in the process versus $70 for having it properly done with a warranty
might not be the bargain you think it is.
Stop fomenting fear.
Depending on the phone, you'll also want to purchase about a thousand
dollars worth of equipment from Apple to "register" it to the phone.
keep in mind that $20 to do it yourself and risking breaking something
in the process versus $70 for having it properly done with a warranty
might not be the bargain you think it is.
Stop fomenting fear.
It's impossible to "fully patch" any device other than an iOS 16 device. >>>Fortunately those "newer iphones" you mention are supported in ios 16 so >>> are fully patched.
Maybe we're talking about different iPhones.
I'm talking about the iPhone 6 that is the main subject of this thread.
It was but then you went on to mention iphone 8 and "newer iphones".
That's what I replied to but you've sneakily snipped.
keep in mind that $20 to do it yourself and risking breaking something
in the process versus $70 for having it properly done with a warranty
might not be the bargain you think it is.
Stop fomenting fear.
People do this all of the time.
In article <qaerM.204733$N3_4.75475@fx10.iad>, Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
keep in mind that $20 to do it yourself and risking breaking something
in the process versus $70 for having it properly done with a warranty
might not be the bargain you think it is.
Stop fomenting fear.
it's reality.
People do this all of the time.
some do. most don't. some are successful and some break things,
especially if they've never done it before.
In article <qaerM.204733$N3_4.75475@fx10.iad>, Alan Browne <bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
keep in mind that $20 to do it yourself and risking breaking something
in the process versus $70 for having it properly done with a warranty
might not be the bargain you think it is.
Stop fomenting fear.
it's reality.
People do this all of the time.
some do. most don't. some are successful and some break things,
especially if they've never done it before.
nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
In article <qaerM.204733$N3_4.75475@fx10.iad>, Alan Browne
<bitbucket@blackhole.com> wrote:
keep in mind that $20 to do it yourself and risking breaking something >>>> in the process versus $70 for having it properly done with a warranty
might not be the bargain you think it is.
Stop fomenting fear.
it's reality.
People do this all of the time.
some do. most don't. some are successful and some break things,
especially if they've never done it before.
Actually, I was more worried about dropping/losing the tiny screws.
In the end I opted to have a local shop replace the battery.
Took all of about ten minutes, and the technique looked quite
different from the YouTube videos I've seen. Didn't disconnect
the screen, no heat to release the adhesive. The tech grabbed
the adhesive with tweezers and it pulled out like chewing gum.
For $50 it seemed a reasonable deal and an instructive lesson.
Actually, I was more worried about dropping/losing the tiny screws.
In the end I opted to have a local shop replace the battery.
Took all of about ten minutes, and the technique looked quite
different from the YouTube videos I've seen. Didn't disconnect
the screen, no heat to release the adhesive. The tech grabbed
the adhesive with tweezers and it pulled out like chewing gum.
Joerg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.ch> wrote:
Am 09.07.23 um 01:18 schrieb bob prohaska:
What's the prognosis for an iPhone 6 with the screen
bulging up out of the case? It still seems to work just
fine, but I gather battery bulges are not unknown.
The phone is still in quite nice shape, Apple seems to
want $69 to fix it. Is there anything besides the battery
that's likely to be EOL?
The iOS.
And some online apps don't work in old iOS v12. :( I see some wanting
v14 these days.
The other issue depends on the carrier being used. An iPhone 6 won't
have bands 66 or 71. If you're on T-Mobile U.S. then band 71 is
important
On 2023-07-11 18:04, nospam wrote:
In article <u8kf8v$30r3h$1@dont-email.me>, bob prohaska
<bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
Actually, I was more worried about dropping/losing the tiny screws.
that's also a problem.
In the end I opted to have a local shop replace the battery.
Took all of about ten minutes, and the technique looked quite
different from the YouTube videos I've seen. Didn't disconnect
the screen, no heat to release the adhesive. The tech grabbed
the adhesive with tweezers and it pulled out like chewing gum.
yep. the ifixit guide is good, but it's not the only way.
The iFixIt procedure does it require heating for the iPhone 6.
Disconnecting the display is less risky for "amateurs". In a shop it's probably an experience based shortcut.
In article <u8kf8v$30r3h$1@dont-email.me>, bob prohaska
<bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
Actually, I was more worried about dropping/losing the tiny screws.
that's also a problem.
In the end I opted to have a local shop replace the battery.
Took all of about ten minutes, and the technique looked quite
different from the YouTube videos I've seen. Didn't disconnect
the screen, no heat to release the adhesive. The tech grabbed
the adhesive with tweezers and it pulled out like chewing gum.
yep. the ifixit guide is good, but it's not the only way.
If I used more of the iPhone's capability that'd be a consideration.
One alternative for me is probably to revive an older phone if it's
possible. There are two candidates, I'm charging them now.
Thanks for letting me see the lay of the land!
The issue with renewing older iPhones with a fresh battery is that they
lack many of the features of the newer models, some important, some just
nice to have.
On 7/8/2023 5:49 PM, bob prohaska wrote:
<snip>
If I used more of the iPhone's capability that'd be a consideration.
One alternative for me is probably to revive an older phone if it's
possible. There are two candidates, I'm charging them now.
Thanks for letting me see the lay of the land!
The issue with renewing older iPhones with a fresh battery is that they
lack many of the features of the newer models, some important, some just
nice to have.
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