Experts told how you can charge your phone if you don't have electricity

With regular power outages in Ukraine, the issue of charging your smartphone has become even more relevant.

Since the phone — It is not only a means of communication, but also an important tool for accessing information and security, it is important to have several backup options for charging in case of a power outage.

Experts offer several ways to help charge your smartphone even without electricity.

Charging from a laptop

A simple way – connect the phone to a laptop via a USB cable. A laptop battery usually lasts for several smartphone charges.

Charging from a car

A car charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter will come in handy in a similar situation. Some cars already have wireless charging, which is also very convenient. A car battery can also come in handy.

Power bank

Power bank — this is probably the most popular accessory for emergencies. However, do not forget to charge the power bank itself in advance.

Batteries to the rescue

For those who are not afraid of experiments, you can make a homemade power bank from 8 batteries, tape and paper clips. This is not the most convenient method, but in an emergency — vital.

Solar battery

A small solar panel can be an excellent source of energy for a smartphone. Some models have a built-in battery, which allows you to charge the device even without direct sunlight.

Generator

A small generator can charge not only a smartphone, but also other household appliances if there is no electricity. Simply connect your device to the generator via a USB cable.

Power tools

If you have cordless tools like a drill or grinder, you can use their batteries to charge your phone. All you need is a special adapter.

Speakers and flashlights

Battery-powered speakers and flashlights can be a source of additional charge for your phone. Simply connect your smartphone via a USB cable.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116