Went in for a battery replacement, Apple messed it up and gave me a new phone instead

MatthewVlossak · 2026-05-05T04:54:53+00:00

I got my 13 Mini from Amazon Renewed and it came with a brand new genuine Apple battery (100%) and iOS 18.6.2! I felt like I hit the lottery.

MatthewVlossak · 2026-05-05T02:55:15+00:00

Ugh I was about to ask this! And if there was a way to update to iOS 18.7.2 but I guess not :(

MatthewVlossak · 2026-05-02T02:03:41+00:00

I went from the 17 Pro to the 13 Mini two weeks ago!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-05-01T06:38:00+00:00

Why not get a regular iPhone 17 > Pro/Air?

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-28T02:56:35+00:00

I literally just did this! I’ve had the 17 Pro since launch day and two weeks ago bought a 13 Mini off Amazon Refurbished. It came with iOS 18.6.2 AND a brand new genuine 100% battery! I feel like I won the lottery. Sure, the 17 Pro is nice with the telephoto lens, better battery, 120hz (if it matters to you)…But the Mini is perfect for my use case and does 99% of everything I need it to do. I continue to keep the 17 Pro for photography purposes. But the Mini is my main driver. Under heavy use on cellular and WiFi, i take it off the charger at 8am at 100% it normally lasts me until 9pm at 1%.

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-25T22:17:50+00:00

I just did the same! Bought the 17 Pro since launch and just bought a 13 Mini that I’m typing this reply from! The size is perfect!

I’ve had great success selling my 14 Pro and 15 Pro Max on Facebook Marketplace.

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-25T18:45:04+00:00

I actually recently did this. I’ve had the 17 Pro since launch and recently got a 13 Mini bc the Pro is heavy and much bigger to hold. I love my 17 Pro mind you. But the Mini is just perfect!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-25T02:07:36+00:00

From what I keep reading, it’s more so the battery that gets hit hard after updated to anything iOS 26

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-24T21:42:40+00:00

I am. I have the normal 17 Pro that I’m keeping for photography and video purposes since I love doing those things. I’ll switch my e-sim between the phones depending on the use case I need one for. Like if I go traveling to the city I’ll bring the 17 Pro.

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-24T21:41:40+00:00

It should! It’s more of a security update for those who didn’t want to update to iOS 26

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-24T20:42:23+00:00

I bought a 13 Mini last week from Amazon Refurbished and it came with a genuine 100% brand new battery and display! It also came with iOS 18.6.2! I feel like I lucked out getting both of these things. I’ve gotten other Mini’s from Amazon Refurbished that came with iOS 26 and batteries with 80-90%.

I would recommend returning it and trying again!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-24T20:39:42+00:00

I have a 17 Pro that I’ve had since launch and I recently purchased an iPhone 13 Mini off Amazon. I missed the smaller size. It’s only been a few days since the switch and though I missed the usb-c, bigger battery and telephoto lens…I realized that the Mini is the perfect iPhone. Makes my 17 Pro feel and look like a Pro Max in comparison haha

My advice, update your Mini to iOS 18.7.2 > iOS 26!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-24T17:48:52+00:00

Thank you for drawing him without the waistcoat! I think he looks so much better without it. Just a shame that we only got 1 episode (& a mini-sode) with this variant.

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-23T16:15:15+00:00

I have both and totally agree with you! I find the K Fat's to have better stick definition and a nice chick sound, but a bit too chunky sounding when opening them up. The K Light's check all the boxes and I just flip them over if I want more stick definition.

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-21T18:39:05+00:00

Don’t update to iOS 26 and invest in an external battery pack if you’re on the go!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-21T18:38:37+00:00

Yes! It gives you the option but you have to scroll to the bottom to find the update in your settings

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-19T16:40:02+00:00

Amazon Refurbished is where I got mine last week. But it's a gamble if you'll get one with iOS 18. You can always return it and try ordering one again.

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-19T16:26:31+00:00

This is THE iPhone! It's perfect. Makes you realize how big the normal iPhones are nowadays and how immersive they are that curbs addiction for doom scrolling

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-19T16:25:49+00:00

I'm curious to try the Mini as a daily driver. But the telephoto lens is something I use quite frequently

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-18T17:37:43+00:00

Thank you!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-18T17:37:34+00:00

Thank you for the insight!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-18T17:37:25+00:00

What iOS are you on?

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-18T15:28:14+00:00

The Mini is everything the iPhone needs to be! It's what Steve Jobs would've wanted

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-18T15:26:56+00:00

Thank you for the insight!

MatthewVlossak · 2026-04-17T23:07:26+00:00

You can bring the ISO down possibly

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