Tutorial on Resolving Pop-up Alerts After iPhone Battery Replacement

Tutorial on Resolving Pop-up Alerts After iPhone Battery Replacement

As many of you may know, if you replace your iPhone battery outside of Apple's official service, iOS will display a warning message and disable the battery health monitoring feature. This warning notifies users that battery health data is unavailable (a common issue for iPhone X and newer models).

When checking the battery health status, you may see a "Service" message. Typically, this indicates a battery issue requiring testing or replacement with an Apple-approved battery. However, if a third-party battery is installed, clicking "Service" will trigger another pop-up stating that the battery is not an original Apple part, preventing iOS from displaying health information.

To resolve this pop-up issue after a battery replacement, you have two options:

1. Pay a premium for an official Apple battery replacement.
2. Opt for a battery cell transplant.

But is a battery cell transplant reliable? Below, I’ll walk you through the entire process and share my personal opinion at the end.

Important Note:A battery cell transplant should only be performed by a professional technician. DIY attempts are strongly discouraged.

Step-by-Step Battery Cell Transplant Process

Step 1: Heat and Open the Screen

- Use a heating tool to soften the adhesive.
- Carefully remove the screen and unscrew all cover plate screws.

Step 2: Remove the Battery

- Pull out the battery adhesive strip near the camera area.
- Gently lift the battery—this allows removal without detaching the lower adhesive.

Step 3: Prepare Tools and Materials

- New battery cell
- Spot welder
- Ceramic scissors
- Battery insulation tape

Step 4: Begin the Transplant

- Peel off the protective tape from the original battery.
- Carefully separate the battery connector to expose the positive and negative terminals.

Step 5: Trim and Prepare the Connector

- Use ceramic or plastic scissors to cut along the edges of the connector, preserving the original flex cable.
- Use a grinding tool to remove the nickel and aluminum layers.

Step 6: Spot Welding

- Align the new cell’s terminals with the original flex cable.
- Use a spot welder (safer than soldering due to lower melting points) to secure each connection.

Step 7: Insulate and Reassemble

- Fold the flex cable back into place.
- Apply insulation tape to prevent short circuits.

Step 8: Reinstall the Battery

- Apply new battery adhesive.
- Reassemble the phone and test functionality.

Step 9: Calibration

- After booting, the pop-up warning should no longer appear.
- However, battery health may still show the old percentage.
- Over time, the system will recalibrate, eventually displaying 100% efficiency.
- For immediate 100% health display:** Use an external flex cable to reset battery data.

ESC’s Perspective on Battery Cell Transplants

Safety Concerns:
- While the technology is mature, improper handling (e.g., welding errors or insulation flaws) can lead to risks like overheating or explosions.
- Official or reputable third-party batteries come with manufacturer warranties, reducing safety concerns.

Practical Considerations:
- Third-party batteries only trigger pop-ups for about a week before the alerts stop.
- Battery health monitoring is disabled, but tools like i4Tools can still check health status.
- For most users, checking battery health once a year is sufficient.

Alternative Solution:
If you’re hesitant about cell transplants but want to avoid pop-ups and restore health data, ESC recommends decoded batteries https://www.escbattery.com/NO-POP-UP-message-iPhone-battery.html. For details, contact our WhatsApp support or leave a message—we’ll respond promptly!