How to Properly Charge Your Phone

The arrival of new technology always offers lots of excitement, and therefore, we handle it as carefully as possible, spending hours researching how to properly charge that new phone of ours. When time passes, though, we begin to forget about all the precautions and start treating our phones and computers rather sloppy.

Naturally, this leads to premature wearing out of the device and the necessity to purchase a new one. As you know, newest technology does not come cheap. Wouldn’t it be better to learn to take care of your devices properly? We have prepared for you a whole list of key points to remember when charging and using a smartphone.

Key Points to Remember About Your Phone and Its Battery

Avoid extreme temperatures, whenever possible. Do not overheat the battery by keeping your phone in the sun or near heated appliances. Additionally, avoid putting anything under the case (e.g., credit cards or pieces of paper), as it also contributes to overheating.

Keep the battery charge within a fixed range to prevent wearing it out. Charging up your phone in that 30 to 80 percent range keeps the voltage lower and prolongs the battery lifespan.

Do not charge your phone overnight, because then it might be plugged in for hours after it has reached 100 %, which will accelerate the aging process of lithium-ion smartphone batteries.

When deciding which phone to opt for, focus on the tasks you want it to perform. For example, if you are buying a phone for your child and know that they will often use it for playing games, it better to choose one with a more powerful battery.

Old design batteries did not respond well to interrupted charging; however, it is the most suitable option for modern devices.

It is best to use the original high-quality charger that came with your device. It is not difficult to identify a poor-quality charger: the adapter will become very hot, and the charging will take a long time.

Likewise, charging a new phone is not rocket science: there is no need to discharge the battery fully or charge it to 100 %.

To be sure, all lithium-ion batteries have a limited lifespan. No matter what you do, your phone’s battery capacity will degrade over time. However, you can have a say in how quickly your smartphone battery ages. Remember to be a cautious phone charger, and it will extend the life of your device and the quality of its operation.

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Valerie

I am an English major with a love of languages and fiction, and with an incurable travel bug. In my free time, I read fantasy, drink copious amounts of coffee, and like to go see movies. Culinary art means everything to me. My main hypostasis is the taster, though. The music school has taught me to appreciate the symphony of airy meringues, to create harmonious overtures of light snacks, hard rock of meat, fish, and vegetables on the grill. Choir classes have accustomed me to hear and feel the people nearby and create perfect harmonies of sounds.