iPhone 15 battery swollen after update

What is the issue with 15?

The issue with your iPhone 15 is that the battery is failing and it will need to be replaced.....if the swelling has not caused the iPhone's frame to be bent or distorted.

A software update will not cause a hardware component to fail. The battery would have failed no matter whether the iPhone was updated or not. It happens.

Since the iPhone 15 is out of warranty, you will pay for repairs. That is the way that warranties work.

The cost of the battery is about $99 (U.S.) at the Apple Store / Genius Bar or Authorized Apple Service Provider (AASP).

You can find a list of authorized shops in your area using this link:

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Battery swelling is not caused by iOS itself, nor does it normally happen suddenly in a single day. A swollen battery is generally the result of gradual internal deterioration or damage to the battery cells, which may have been developing for some time before the swelling became visible.

In some cases, the deterioration can be accelerated by excessive heat, a faulty or poor-quality charging cable, a defective charger/power adapter, unstable charging equipment, physical damage, or prolonged exposure to high temperatures. However, it is not possible to identify the exact cause simply from the fact that the battery has swollen.

You may also have noticed warning signs earlier but not connected them with the battery—for example, unusual heating while charging, charging becoming intermittent or unusually slow, the battery draining faster than normal, unexpected shutdowns, or the phone failing to charge properly. These can be indications that the battery was already deteriorating.

An iOS update does not normally cause a physically swollen battery. An update can temporarily increase processor activity and battery usage while the system performs tasks such as indexing and optimization, which may make the iPhone feel warmer or cause increased battery drain for a short period. That is different from causing the battery cells to physically swell.

Therefore, if swelling is discovered shortly after an iOS update, the timing does not by itself establish that the update caused it. The underlying battery deterioration or damage would generally have started earlier, even if the visible swelling only became apparent later.

If the battery is visibly swollen, stop using and charging the iPhone and have it inspected by Apple or an authorized service provider. Do not press on the swollen area or attempt to open the phone yourself.

DON'T Use it

DON'T charge it

Take it to Apple Store for immediate repair

Rahul_Panchal23 wrote:

Iphone 15 battery swollen after update 26.6.2

Not every issue an individual encounters on their device can be attributed to an iOS update. If the update itself were the root cause, then every device running that same version of iOS would exhibit the identical problem. In such a scenario, the forums would be flooded with countless posts reporting the same malfunction, creating an unmistakable wave of complaints that no one could possibly overlook. The absence of such widespread reports strongly indicates that the issue is not systemic, but rather specific to the device in question.

The measure of battery health deterioration/drainage is subjective and can vary depending on individual usage patterns. There is no universal standard to determine whether the battery health deterioration/drainage is normal or abnormal because it heavily relies on how the battery is used and maintained.

Protect & Prolong the Life of your iPhone's Battery:

1. About the battery usage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch ...
2. Batteries - Maximising Performance - Apple (IN)
3. iPhone Battery and Performance
4. About Charge Limit and Optimised Battery Charging on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)

• Find out what to do if Optimised Battery Charging doesn’t activate.
• Find out what to do if your device stops charging unexpectedly.
• Find out what to do if you think your battery is draining too quickly.
• Find out how to charge and maintain your iPhone battery.

Try to monitor Battery usage by iPhone Activity as shown below

What is shown under battery usage? Checking that would give you an indication of the usage behavior.

1. Background Activity
2. Notifications
3. Connected to Charger
4. Or any Other

Try some of these options too.

To prolong the life of your iPhone battery, you can follow these tips and best practices:

To prolong the life of your iPhone battery, you can follow these tips and best practices:

1. Optimize Battery Charging: Enable the "Optimized Battery Charging" feature on your iPhone. It helps reduce the wear on the battery by slowing down the battery aging process. You can find this option in Settings > Battery > Battery Health. About Optimized Battery Charging on your iPhone - Apple Support (IN)
2. Avoid Extreme Temperatures: Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can negatively impact your battery life. Avoid exposing your iPhone to excessive heat or cold, such as leaving it in direct sunlight or in a freezing car.If your iPhone or iPad gets too hot or too cold – Apple Support (UK)
3. Use Original Chargers and Cables: Always use Apple's original chargers and cables or certified third-party accessories. Low-quality chargers or cables can damage the battery and reduce its lifespan. Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories - Apple Support (IN)
4. Avoid Draining the Battery to Zero: Charge it whenever the charge becomes lower than 20%. The rest is up to you when to charge. how long to charge, how often to charge, which adapter to use starting from 5W to 140W USB-C Power Adapter etc.
5. Optimize Display Settings: Adjust your display settings to optimize battery life. Lower the screen brightness, enable auto-brightness, and use shorter screen timeout durations. Adjust the display and text size on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)
6. Minimize Background App Refresh: Limit the number of apps allowed to refresh in the background. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh and disable it for apps that don't require real-time updates. Switch apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)