You have been charging your phone the wrong way
Follow these tips to get a longer life from your battery
YOU can expand the life of your smartphone’s battery by following a few simple rules.
According to research by Battery University charging your smartphone’s lithium-ion battery in short bursts can improve its lifespan, while leaving your phone plugged in once it is 100% charged is bad for the power source.
Don’t keep your phone plugged in when it is fully charged
The research states leaving your device plugged in past the 100% charge point is bad for its battery. Leaving it charging keeps the battery under high stress, which wears it down.
Don’t always charge it to 100%
According to Battery University, lithium-ion batteries do not need to be fully charged all the time, and doing so is not the best way to maintain the battery.
It is better not to fully charge, because a high voltage stresses the battery, which will wear it down over time.
Multiple, short bursts of charging are advised over one long charge.
Charge your device regularly
Smartphone batteries respond better to multiple stints of charging throughout the day instead of one long charge when the battery is running low.
According to Battery University charging your device every time it drops 10% of its battery life, would be the best-case scenario. As this is not practical for many people, charging your phone when you have an opportunity is advised.
This will keep your smartphone’s battery performing better for longer.
Keep your device cool
Smartphone batteries must avoid extreme heat to function optimally, and Apple advises users to remove phone cases if they notice their device heating up while charging.
“It’s especially important to avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 35°C, which can permanently damage battery capacity,” stated Apple.
