Daily improper charging of a smartphone can significantly shorten its life. Our editor and expert on smartphones, Mykhailo Mytnyk, talked about the most common mistakes when charging gadgets and how to avoid them.
Charging to 100%
One of of the biggest mistakes — always charge the phone to 100%. “Modern batteries are designed for a certain number of charging cycles. To extend their life, it is better not to charge the battery to the maximum level. It is better to maintain the charge in the range from 20% to 80%, and do a full charge only once a month», — explained the expert.
Full battery discharge
Another common error — full battery discharge. "In the past, it was recommended to discharge the battery to zero, but this only applies to nickel batteries. Lithium batteries, which are used in modern phones, are better not to be discharged to the end», — Mykhailo added.
Night charging
Charging your phone overnight can also damage the battery. This can lead to overcharging and also make it difficult to monitor the device overheating.
Charging while in use
It is not recommended to charge the phone while you are using it, as it creates an additional load on the battery. "If you need to answer a call, disconnect the phone from charging and then continue charging", — advised by a specialist.
Recharging
Frequent charging of your gadget can shorten the battery life. Charge the battery only when the charge level drops below 20% but still exceeds 5%.
Heat from the case
Heat is one of the main enemies batteries Charging your phone in a case can trap heat, causing it to overheat. "Before charging, remove the cover so the battery can cool", — emphasized the expert.
Using compatible chargers
Do not use chargers and cables that do not meet the specifications of your phone. The wrong charger can cause it to overheat or charge very slowly. It is best to use the original charger that came with the phone.
Charging from a laptop
Charging your smartphone from a laptop may be slower and will not activate the fast charging feature. "It is best to charge the phone from an outlet or a portable battery with the original cable", — concluded the expert.