What should I do if my iPhone 15 Pro battery swells?

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What should I do if my iPhone 15 Pro battery swells?

Last week, my iPhone 15 Pro started to drain quickly, even though the battery was at 83%. After a week, the battery started to swell and it didn't even fit in my phone's case anymore. From then on, my phone started to turn on and off, not to mention that it was getting very hot. My warranty expired in January 2025 and I believe that this is not normal for a cell phone battery to happen, especially since this is the first time this has happened to me.

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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 17, 2025 11:31 AM

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Mac Jim ID

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Apr 17, 2025 11:34 AM in response to davidlsf

All you can do is contact Apple and make an appointment. You are going to want to do that immediately and quit charging the phone. At 83%, you are just a couple of months from needing your battery replaced anyway.

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Kurtosis12

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Apr 17, 2025 11:35 AM in response to davidlsf

Shut it off immediately and don't use it until it is repaired

Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it fixed.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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davidlsf Author

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Apr 21, 2025 1:19 PM in response to tvertner

Well, I was unlucky. I left it at the Apple Store counter and they charged me $99 (taxes and service not included).

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tvertner

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Apr 17, 2025 9:08 PM in response to davidlsf

Fix it immediately. Even though the device is out of warranty, Apple has been willing to swap out devices or repair at no cost due to battery issues for me in the past.

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