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Old Nov 8, 2017 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Matty81
You seem to be in the know jack. After the recent update to 11.1 my 6 seems to randomly turn itself off for no reason, the battery life percentage never seems to go down then out the blue it switches off. Any tips ? Everything else is fine though.
How long does the battery last from a full charge, or are you saying you can power it back up again?

Back up to iCloud or iTunes or both, fully reset the phone, follow the instructions on Apple Support, then restore, works wonders.

Could need a new battery, if you take it to Apple they’ll print out a report for you, they have great diagnosic software.
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over 12 months old , youll be told go whistle im afriad
Not everyone.
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Old Nov 8, 2017 | 11:53 PM
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The latest IOS has destroyed my battery life. Watched a 10 minute video on you tube and it took me from 63% down to 22%.
Could be worse though - I could own an Android phone
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 12:46 AM
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That’s not right, probably needs an app update, Pokémon Go was awful a while ago.
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 05:55 AM
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I spoke to Apple support last night and they said that my battery has died a death. Had a look around and you can pick one up for Ł10 tomorrow including fitting price, depending on where you go obviously. easy fix.
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 08:44 AM
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Few issues with iPhone 6 & 6S after install of IOS 11 & first update . Family member also had the same issue , phone turning of & battery percentage drop ( massive , phone was also getting very hot .. update IOS 11.1 has fixed it .. if you still get problems , back up your phone then do a full factory reset deleting everything .. then re- install , should solve the problem & work fine from there on in
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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Nearly 9am and nobody's been ranting about how **** iPhones are, too much custard?
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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Nearly 9am and nobody's been ranting about how **** iPhones are, too much custard?
Maybe he's finally realised it's not normal behaviour.
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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Mine drained battery 10 % for 6 minute youtube
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
It's a great phone and should have great longevity. When I say great I mean really great depending on how many models you've skipped.
I was tempted with the 8 but with that many cheap 7’s around at the minute I went for one of those. I compared the two phones on gsm arena and apart from facial recognition there wasn’t enough in them for me to spend the extra cash. I got a couple red 265gb iPhone plus for Ł440 complete with tech21 case so I was well happy especially when I still have 8 months Apple warranty
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 11:29 AM
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Amazing

800 quid everywhere else !
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 03:49 PM
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I’ve tried all that buddy. Once I get my 8 tomorrow I’ll take a proper look at it, if it doesn’t work I’ll just buy a new battery then sell it on. Should get Ł150/175 for it.
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Originally Posted by Matty81
I’ve tried all that buddy. Once I get my 8 tomorrow I’ll take a proper look at it, if it doesn’t work I’ll just buy a new battery then sell it on. Should get Ł150/175 for it.
what phone is it?
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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iPhone 6
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 04:51 PM
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ah right, interestng, doesnt seem like they are holding their value as much as they were, i got a price of Ł145 for my Samsung S6 and Iphones are sold claiming they hold better value than other handsets.
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Anyone had both an iPhone8 & a galaxy s8?

Im a month out of contract of my iPhone6 and it’s feeling very long in the tooth now as it’s seen a lot of use. Interested in any opinions of someone who has used both extensively.
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Originally Posted by stevebt
I was tempted with the 8 but with that many cheap 7’s around at the minute I went for one of those. I compared the two phones on gsm arena and apart from facial recognition there wasn’t enough in them for me to spend the extra cash. I got a couple red 265gb iPhone plus for Ł440 complete with tech21 case so I was well happy especially when I still have 8 months Apple warranty
No **** you’re happy. I sold my 6+ a week ago for Ł240! Miraculous timing. The 7+ is in a different league to the 6+.
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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I think the main difference between the S8 and iPhone 8 will be the screen but that will only be noticeable in video or possibly zooming in more using the internet as it gets more content with the higher res. Apart from that it will all boil down to personal preference. I didn’t go for the Samsung as all this glass they are making them from is just creating ultra fragile phones.
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishbowlhead
Anyone had both an iPhone8 & a galaxy s8?

Im a month out of contract of my iPhone6 and it’s feeling very long in the tooth now as it’s seen a lot of use. Interested in any opinions of someone who has used both extensively.
3 years makes it likely the longest lasting device you’ve owned, if you want that lifetime again, buy the latest, 8 or X whatever you can afford. It’s the boring option, but a lot of people don’t want the hassle of Android.
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Hmmm maybe I put it up for Ł200 and see where it gets me then. I’ve seen them on eBay for that.
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 07:17 PM
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I doubt if you fell from height onto cold steel , you wouldn’t work to well either . Lol
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by toffee_pie
With the Note 8 I got i have no time for sad old fanboys lapping up over priced junk (queuing up a few days for) , the iPhone X beside the Note 8 is like a Bentley next to an over priced and under specced BMW 3 series.

There is someone near me selling a note 8 on gumtree for Ł460. They aren’t holding their value well as there were a lot more for Ł500
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by toffee_pie
That's Jacko brainwashing people talking shiite just.
I linked to my eBay sale. All facts. Stalk away.
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by toffee_pie
Perhaps but on every video on drop tests the Samsung's fare better than Apple, despite being plastered in glass they are still usable (albeit cracked or damaged of course) whereas the iPhones are usually missing various bits and don't work at all.

Load of tosh.
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Originally Posted by toffee_pie
Looks like that 1k iPhone x doesn't like the cold

http://www.appy-geek.com/Web/Article...9&source=drive
Well thats a bit sus !


, girlfriends daughter left her 6plus in the freezer for a week . Right as rain
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 01:41 AM
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Well thats a bit sus !


, girlfriends daughter left her 6plus in the freezer for a week . Right as rain
Dont click it, look at the link and poster and ask I yourself “is this credible”

For the drop test, I’m at 1.
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 09:03 AM
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Now you know why Apple are dumping Samsung! They make a load of crap,
shocking! Thanks for alerting us to this quality issue, I was worried by the choice.
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His battery issue is more than likely the factory set IOS 11 installed on phone from purchase . 11.1 fixes battery drain , overheat , messages bugs etc etc

Of course I’m only speculating / as you are also

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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by toffee_pie
That mug paid $1500 for that POS iPhone, Samsung are keeping the best OLED displays for the likes of the Note series (you better not watch hi res movies on a note 8 Jack or you will spill that coffee) - Samsung look to have made mugs flogging off OLED panels to Apple they probably had lying around since the early S smartphones.
I can think of Zero reasons why I'd watch a movie on a tiny screen, maybe if I was in prison. You're so funny, first Apple don't use OLED on their phones, you rant about that, now Apple do use Samsung screens, you're trying to find fault in that LOL. Why do you do it to yourself.

Everyone but you knows Samsung make great screens, the iPhone X screen is said to be the best they've ever produced driven by a GPU that will likely never be matched. But no, you've cooked up some conspiratorial tosh... again.

You just bought a 1080 iPhone 6, there's nothing new in there, name one thing. Where's your 3d touch, why does your device still vibrate!! Why aren't you running at gigabit speeds. Do you see me on your thread being mental like that? No, no you don't.
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Old Nov 11, 2017 | 11:20 PM
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Mostly drivel, don’t feel you need to use so many words. Interesting that you’re concerned regarding codecs, most people don’t care, that really is one thing that “just works” on Android and iOS. It’s great. some people do have time for that malarkey but they’re mostly pirates.

I did’nt watch or read your links, are you mad. And who cares if it breaks a bit if you drop it hard enough, I dropped mine this week, face down, in its case, it doesn’t matter what it’s made of that’s still not nice.
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