If you are experiencing battery anxiety on your iPhone 12 Pro with an 87% health percentage, you are not alone. We rely heavily on our devices, making battery performance a key concern. Although Apple typically recommends replacing batteries when maximum capacity falls below 80%, some users prefer to replace them sooner to ensure optimal performance. Our blog post will guide you through the process of iPhone 12 Pro battery replacement, ensuring you can keep your device running efficiently and smoothly.
Model: iPhone 12 Pro
Battery Health: 87% (Battery > Battery Health > Maximum Capacity)
Context:
Typically, a battery replacement is recommended when the maximum capacity drops below 80%. However, due to customer preference, the battery will be replaced despite the current capacity being at 87%.
How to Replace iPhone 12 Pro Battery?
1: Battery Protection Board Encryption:
The iPhone 12 Pro uses an encrypted battery protection board. Replacing the battery with a non-original one requires additional steps:
Swapping the Protection Board: Use a welding machine to transfer the original protection board to the new battery cell.
2: Rewriting Battery Data
For Models Before 2018: Use a programmer to rewrite the battery data.
For Models After 2018 (XS and Above): In addition to swapping the board and rewriting data with a programmer, attach a tag-on flex to bypass Apple’s authentication key.
Note: If these steps are not followed, a “genuine battery” alert will appear after the replacement.
3: Using an Official Apple Battery
Connect to Wi-Fi: Ensure the phone is connected to Wi-Fi.
Apple Service Toolkit 2 (AST2):
- Log in to AST2.
- Fill in the battery serial number and run a diagnostic test on the phone.
- After diagnostics, proceed with the battery replacement.
4: Removing the Old Battery:
- Carefully remove the original battery from the iPhone.
- Replace the waterproof adhesive with a new one to maintain the phone’s water resistance.
5: Installing the New Battery:
- Install the new iPhone 12 Pro battery.
- Reassemble the phone and power it on.
6: Addressing the Genuine Battery Alert:
- Initial Alert: Upon first power-up, you may see an alert stating, “Unable to verify this phone has a genuine Apple battery.”
- Solution: Log back into the AST2 platform and run the diagnostic process again. This should remove the non-original battery alert.
Watch our video to learn how to quickly and easily remove the iPhone XS to 12 Pro Max important battery message.
Conclusion
Replacing the iPhone 12 Pro battery involves careful steps to avoid triggering Apple’s “genuine battery” alert, especially when using non-original batteries. The process includes swapping the protection board, rewriting battery data, and potentially using a programmer with a tag-on flex. For official Apple batteries, running diagnostics via the AST2 platform can help avoid alert messages, ensuring a smooth battery replacement and restoration of the phone’s normal functionality.