iPhone XS Battery Replacement

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Has any replaced the battery in an iPhone XS?

Looking at only using a genuine apple part.

However, upon researching it, it looks like some people say you need to spot solder the BMS?

I do have the iCopyPlus V2.2 but i'm wondering if I copy/transfer the battery details from the original if this would also work?

Apparently if you don't transfer the BMS from the previous battery it doesn't give you accurate percentages when charging the phone?
 
The good thing is that if Apple messes it up, they give you a refurbished phone (good as new), sometimes even an upgrade (more storage or slightly newer model, depending on stock levels in the particular store).
 
there's also a national company called ismash, we have one in manchester. my brother used it to get his battery replaced and I'm going to do the same at some point with my iphone mini unless apple releases a new small version before the required time.
 
HACO said:
The good thing is that if Apple messes it up, they give you a refurbished phone (good as new), sometimes even an upgrade (more storage or slightly newer model, depending on stock levels in the particular store).
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Brand new (not for retail though so only the phone, no chargers or accesories).

No soldering should be involved in replacing the battery on these.
 
Reuben klang said:
Source for them being brand new? Everything suggested they are refurbished.
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They can be refurbished or recycled when they are individual parts, but if it's what they call a WUR (whole unit replacement) -which the guy above would get if they messed it up enough to warrant replacing the whole new phone- then they are replaced with what Apple classes as 'Not for retail' unit. These are considered a brand new unit however they might use recycled parts in the new ones but not refurbished if that makes sense.

My source is Apple's own service guides.
 
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Reuben klang said:
Sounds like a marketing gimmick for refurbished.
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Hehe, this is Apple we're talking about :)

I think it has to be though, as if you imagine someone bought a new iPad from Apple and that developed a fault a week later. They take it to a Apple store or provider who confirms it is faulty. Wouldn't be exactly fair if it were replaced by anything but a brand new unit.
 
HACO said:
The good thing is that if Apple messes it up, they give you a refurbished phone (good as new), sometimes even an upgrade (more storage or slightly newer model, depending on stock levels in the particular store).
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A few years ago, I sent my iPad mini 4 (small drop chip in one back corner) for a battery change with Apple.

They didn’t even bother to replace the battery, they sent what looked like a new refurbished pad back to me, I was happy with that.
 
I recently had my 11 Pro Max done at Apple Liverpool - battery was at 78% and after having it done, it's running like a new one again. Very happy with it as I didn't want to chuck a grand at a new phone for a little bit more speed, nor am I keen on the squared off form factor. Would definitely have it done again on my next phone instead of buying the latest model.
 
I got an extra year out of my XS by replacing the battery. Went directly to Apple in Liverpool One. As @Feek said above, I was happy to pay the small premium to get it done "properly". Made a noticeable difference when I picked the phone up, in terms of much better battery life and the slightest hint of performance improvement.
 
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