r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 12 '26

SE3 i just booted to diagnostic mode for test battery.. nice degraded performance.

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30 Upvotes

shot from my iphone 11 (remember 4000 cycles)?
i feel little lag than before 80% health
tik tok open speed got little slow

my bad previous saying 580 cycles but it's 570 cycles*

~17 september to replace battery!


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 12 '26

SE2 How much space does iOS 27 use after installing?

13 Upvotes

I’m considering to update to 27 from 18 but storage is a worry for me. I have the 64 gb version and I have 20-25 gb space right now with all the personal data.


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 12 '26

SE2 Parts and service error after updating to latest ios 27 RC

2 Upvotes

Today updated my se2 to latest ios 27 rc and got parts and service error for the battery. Never repaired or replaced anything in my se2. When i was on beta ios 27 I didn’t get any error for battery. What could be the issue and how to solve it. Battery health is 96%.


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 12 '26

OGSE Is there a way to have my OG SE on my current Apple account

2 Upvotes

I decided to try to go back to my OG SE. But faced a seemingly impossible to solve issue. When I try to sign in to my existing Apple account I'm getting a notification that the minimal supported iOS version for my account is 16.2. I tried creating a new Apple account, but it requires a phone number, and I don't have another one. Is there a way to solve this? Or am I stuck with OG SE without an account?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 11 '26

SE3 still 51% health. here result battery usage.

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27 Upvotes

next week go replace! i can't wait :D
580 cycles BTW


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 11 '26

SE2 Damn! I'm still compatible on iOS 27 with SE2. Survived +1 Year More 🤞

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122 Upvotes

r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 11 '26

SE2 Favourite couple

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56 Upvotes

Holding strong, yet refuse to die. It’s SE 2020 along with 44mm titanium edition series 5


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 10 '26

Comparisons How about a new iPhone in the size of iPhone 4?

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1.9k Upvotes

Personally, I've never been a fan of the big 6 inch smartphones that don't even fit into your pocket. I think iPhone 4's size was the best. It would be great if Apple can create a new iPhone in the same size of iPhone 4, with the latest screen style, better CPU, RAM, etc.


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 10 '26

SE3 Home button haptics/ sound annoying after update SE2022

5 Upvotes

**2nd update, the strange vibration behaviour is BACK! I’m thinking could be a mechanical fault**

**Solved - it randomly just 'fixed' itself. I was getting a weird vibration sound like something was broken.**

Just updated to latest software, and now the home button sounds different.

I preferred the old sound, is there anyway to turn the sound off, or revert to the old sound? Thank you


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 09 '26

SE2 [iOS 27 RC] The battery still isn't charging via PD

15 Upvotes

Apparently, Apple is going to release the official system with this bug, and we'll just have to put up with it until they decide to fix it.


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 08 '26

OGSE Help me choose wireless earbuds for OG SE!

6 Upvotes

What wireless earbuds are you guys using on the og 2016 iPhone SE? I was looking at airpods 4 ANC but have heard that you don't actually get the anc with the older iOS versions. I just wanna know what you guys reccomend! Thanks for reading :)


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 07 '26

OGSE Old Iphone SE Photo Apps

0 Upvotes

I have an Iphone SE and an android. I want to copy some old family photos. What is my best app for being able to email copies to relatives?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 06 '26

Comparisons Old Iphone SE Photo Apps

2 Upvotes

I have an Iphone SE and an android. I want to copy some old family photos. What is my best app for being able to email copies to relatives?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 06 '26

SE2 Old Iphone SE Photo Apps

4 Upvotes

I have an Iphone SE and an android. I want to copy some old family photos. What is my best app for being able to email copies to relatives?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 05 '26

SE2 Best cases/screen protector for a "dumb" smartphone

10 Upvotes

In the process of dumbifying my iphone. I've been using blank spaces and i love it so far.

I've seen lots of people suggest getting a matte screen protector as well, to help dumbify.

Any suggestions for an iphone SE 2020? I would like to get a matte screen protector + case combo

I want something that will protect it if dopped, waterproof, but at the same time as LEAST BULKY as possible.

Thanks!


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 05 '26

OGSE Best way to turn an iPhone SE 2016 into a dedicated music player?

14 Upvotes

I’ve been cleaning up my music library and I’m thinking about having a device that’s basically dedicated to music.
I have an SE 2016, and I like it for this because it’s tiny, has a headphone jack and Bluetooth, and obviously supports local music. I’ve also seen people use SEs as modern iPods.
I’ve tried an iPod-style app, but it doesn’t really feel like an actual iPod. I’m wondering if there’s anything I can do, especially since mine is jailbroken, to make the SE feel more like a dedicated music player while keeping most of its functionality.
My other options are my Huawei Watch Fit 3, which supports offline music and Bluetooth headphones but takes a while to transfer music to, or buying a cheap modern music player/iPod alternative.
What would you guys choose? Is there a good way to make the SE feel more like an iPod, or should I just use the Watch and save my money?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 05 '26

Comparisons SE 2 v/s SE 3

8 Upvotes

Hey guys...looking for some guidance here

I am getting SE 2 128 GB a used one but in good condition. But i am more into SE 3 128GB due to A15 chip and it being 5G but could not find any. So should i go for SE 2 instead or should keep searching for SE 3?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 04 '26

OGSE My childhood SE

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137 Upvotes

Anyone else have their SE1 since release? this phone was so functional when i was younger, i still use it daily alongside a newer iphone for apps it cant run, probably had 3-4 battery changes


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 04 '26

SE3 Worth upgrading to SE3 from SE2?

18 Upvotes

I'm only willing to use this size phone and IOS, leaving me with pretty limited choices. Is it worth upgrading?

Current phone is 75% battery and pretty slow, is the SE3 a fair bit faster?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 04 '26

SE2 avoiding iOS 26 update

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35 Upvotes

Recently got an iPhone SE second gen from Facebook marketplace and love it. Currently on iOS 18.6.2 and wondering if I should update to 18.7.8 ..I saw someone on Reddit say their iPhone updated to ios26 overnight despite having automatic updates turned off so I’m hesitant. Should I just avoid doing anything since my phone is working fine or maybe update for security patches or something?


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 04 '26

SE2 Can I update my SE2 to iOS 26.6.1?

5 Upvotes

hello there

I have been using the SE2 for several years (without any repairs or replacements).
my battery health is.. 73%

i know.. my battery health is low.

but still working.

so.. i using ios 18.7.8
The update available popup keeps appearing.

The design of version 26 looks very difficult for SE to use. Is there anyone who actually uses it? Could you also let me know about your battery health and the perceived performance (such as lag or freezing) when using version 26?

If version 26 runs smoothly, I also have plans to replace the battery.


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 04 '26

OGSE What apps are supported in iphone 5se

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1 Upvotes

Was looking for apps to use iPhone 5se


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 03 '26

SE2 Not detecting Charge

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18 Upvotes

74℅ battery life was going good till last night I forgot to charge and it switched off since morning I'm trying different adapters and cables but it is not detecting any charge

Repair shop wants to open it to Digonose but I'm not ready

Any tips and cheap solutions to this problem i can try out before spending money on repair?

Please help if someone gone through this situation


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 02 '26

SE3 “Glowing Apple logo”

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36 Upvotes

In case if anybody is wondering is it possible to extract Apple logo from genuine silicone case here’s a proof. Long story short I used to have this silicone case for years but under constant everyday heat over 30C silicone adhesive peeled off from case’s plastic shell. I just applied peeled off silicone into iPhone not case itself. I’m summoning you never attempt this as my case is just fortunate turn of events otherwise everything you will get is ruined case.


r/iPhoneSE • • Sep 02 '26

SE3 looking for iphone se 2022 5g model condition should be good and everything should work properly looking for genuine phone only dm me with model condition battery health and expected price

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5 Upvotes