Apple has admitted that there is an iPhone 6s battery problem that afffects a "small number" of iPhone 6s units. The faulty batteries cause the units to suddenly shut down and it has definitely caused worries to their users. In response to this, Apple will be replacing the faulty batteries for free.
Apple has also added that the iPhone 6s recall that they have issued, does not in any way pose a safety concern. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, the battery problem of the iPhone 6s is only about the unexplainable sudden shut down of the unit.
The iPhone 6s units that are mainly affected by the issue are only those that were manufactured from September to October 2015. Apple has declined to specify the number of units affected and also did not reveal the serial numbers of those that were affected by the recall.
iPhone 6s users were instructed to visit their nearest Apple store or any authorized third-party service center to have their serial numbers checked. That will be the only way to know if their units are indeed affected by the recall. iPhone 6s users are discouraged to visit service centers that belong to mobile networks but instead, call the customer support service.
The sudden shutdown of the iPhone 6s only activates once the unit's power drops to around 50 percent to 60 percent. The issue was brought to Apple's attention after it was raised by the China Consumers Association.
The repair for the iPhone 6s battery will not cost anything according to Apple. But, should there be any damage to the unit that will hamper the repair of the battery. The owner must first have it fixed before the replacement can proceed. In some cases, the service center can do the repair and just charge the user for the other repairs.
Ever since the issue came out, there have been iPhone 6s owners who have already had their units repaired or bought a brand new phone. If you are one of the unlucky few, do not worry, Apple has assured their iPhone 6s users that consumers may apply for a refund for the repair or replacement unit.
