Apple iPhone 11: Known Problems
Problems documented for the Apple iPhone 11, each with its source.
Battery wear
moderateApple designs the batteries in iPhone 14 models and earlier to keep 80% of their original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions. If you're charging more and more often, Apple says it might be time to service the battery.
How often it gets fixed: Volunteers at community repair events fixed 46% of the phones brought in with battery or charging problems, where the outcome was logged. 789 repair attempts, Open Repair Data.
Is the battery on your Apple iPhone 11 worth fixing? Get a verdictCharging stops from a dirty port
minorApple says a dirty or damaged charging port can trigger the "accessory not supported" alert, and its steps for an iPhone that won't charge include removing any debris from the port.
Touch screen stops responding (2020 repair program)
moderateApple found that a small percentage of iPhone 11 displays may stop responding to touch because of a display module issue. It affected iPhone 11 units made between November 2019 and May 2020, not the 11 Pro or Pro Max. Apple ran a free repair program for affected phones, covering each for 2 years after its first retail sale.
How often it gets fixed: Volunteers at community repair events fixed 52% of the phones brought in with screen problems, where the outcome was logged. 1,029 repair attempts, Open Repair Data.
Is the screen on your Apple iPhone 11 worth fixing? Get a verdictWater resistance wears off
moderateApple rates the iPhone 11 IP68 to a depth of 2 metres for up to 30 minutes, but says the resistance isn't permanent and might decrease with normal wear. Liquid damage isn't covered under warranty.
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- Apple iPhone 16 Pro problems
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- Samsung Galaxy S22 problems
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra problems
- Google Pixel 7a problems
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- Apple iPhone 13 Pro problems
- Apple iPhone 13 problems
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max problems
- Google Pixel 9 problems
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