Iphone enthusiasts are highly concern about how to replace their iphone batteries. This has become a great unease because unlike any other cell phone, the iPhone's battery is apparently soldered inside, iPhone X Battery onto the device and cannot be swapped out by the owner. It is not intended to be user-replaceable.

Consumer advocacy groups have expressed outrage over Apple Inc. 's battery replacement program for the iPhone, while developers and hackers are trying to figure out ways they could expand the capabilities of the gadget.

When the crossbred cell phone, iPod media player, digital camera and wireless Web-browsing device was launched, customers began complaining that they were being left in the dark about the course of action and cost of replacing the gadget's battery. Apple then quickly posted the battery replacement details on its Web after the product went on sale. The procedure is similar to the one it has for the company's best-selling iPod players.

If users iPhone battery's ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, they would have to submit their iPhone to Apple for battery service. The service will cost users $79, plus $6. 95 for shipping, and will take three business days. If you can't live without your iphone, Apple is also offering a loaner iPhone for $29 while yours is under repair. All the data on your iphone will be cleared, when it goes through the service process. It is therefore important to sync your iPhone with iTunes to back up your contacts, photos, email account settings, text messages, and more. Apple says they are not responsible for the loss of information while servicing your iPhone and does not offer any data transfer service. You are also advised not send any accessories with your iPhone for the battery service.

Since July 2007 third party battery packs have been available at a much lower price than Apple's own battery replacement program. These kits often comprises of a small screwdriver and an instruction leaflet, but as with many newer iPod models the battery in the original iPhone has been soldered in. Therefore, a soldering iron is required to install the new battery. This is not the case with the iPhone 3G as it uses a different battery fitted with a connector.

Many people question why Apple outlined its cellular service rates and many other features of the iPhone in advance of its launch, which drew snaking lines around stores across countries, but fail to disclose the iPhone's battery and repair costs earlier. The iPhone costs $499 or $599, depending on the model when it was introduced onto the market, and requires a minimum two-year $60-a-month service plan with AT&T. So every one is just surprised at Apple's decision to disobey the common practice of allowing users to purchase replacement batteries.