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If there's a glimmer of hope to revive a smartphone battery that feels as fresh as new, would you give it a shot? Or opt for a new device or purchase a new battery? It's not necessarily a dead end; there are ways to enhance your battery situation. Interested in finding out how to revive a smartphone battery that feels as fresh as new? Before that, let's explore with Mytour the causes behind a deteriorating phone battery.
Restoring a Smartphone Battery to Feel as Fresh as New
Reviving a Smartphone Battery for a Fresh Start
1. Causes of a Worn-out Phone Battery
There are numerous reasons behind a deteriorating phone battery, but you can summarize them in the following points.
- Firstly, the use of low-quality chargers; this is the primary reason. Besides using the standard charger that comes with the device, many people tend to buy additional accessories for the sake of convenience or in case the original charger malfunctions. This leads to quick battery deterioration as these aftermarket accessories often have poorly designed circuit boards, resulting in unstable power flow.
- Always letting the battery run almost empty is one of the many causes leading to a worn-out battery. Modern phones today use Li-po batteries that have seen significant improvements compared to older generations. You don't need to charge for 8 hours when new or wait until the battery is completely drained before charging. Even charging the battery when it's below 10% can be harmful and affect the battery lifespan. Manufacturers have warned users about this, but it seems to be overlooked.
- Lastly, using the phone while charging is a common mistake that many people make. Simultaneously using and charging the phone, i.e., constantly charging and discharging the battery, will quickly lead to battery deterioration.
2. Restoring a Smartphone Battery to Feel as Fresh as New
Mytour has provided guidance on battery usage multiple times. While it may not be possible to restore a smartphone battery to feel entirely new, you can apply some tips to partially recover and address issues of worn-out or swollen batteries.
Step 1: Charging your phone at around 20% is sufficient; discharging and charging from 0% should be done once a week.
Step 2: For phones with removable batteries, remove the battery and let it cool. Then wrap it tightly with food-grade Polymer paper and store it in the refrigerator.
Step 3: After 3 hours, take the battery out and clean it thoroughly. Pay special attention to the contact points, and let the battery sit outside for about 30 minutes to reach room temperature. Make sure to wipe it dry.
Step 4: Finally, reinsert the battery and use it until it reaches 0% from 20%. Then, remove it again and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
Step 5: Perform continuous charging for 8 hours, but remember not to turn on the device (Repeat this step 3 times).
Note: Avoid using the phone while charging to prevent battery swelling, especially the risk of fire or explosion.
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Step 1: Another method you can apply is to remove the battery and thoroughly clean it, including all contact surfaces.
Step 2: Then reinsert it and use it until it shuts down due to low battery. Perform the charging process until it reaches full capacity.
Step 3: Disconnect the charger, let the device cool completely, then reconnect it. Wait for about 10 minutes and, finally, turn the device on. Repeat this cycle for about 4 to 5 times.
However, both methods mentioned above can only be applied to devices with removable batteries. For devices with built-in batteries, this process becomes much more challenging and sometimes impossible, especially for products with non-removable batteries.
Instead of trying to restore a worn-out phone battery to feel like new, it's better to find solutions for quickly draining batteries. Understand why phones run out of battery quickly and which apps are causing it. This way, you can better protect your device.
In addition to phones, we also need tips to protect laptop batteries, as they are also prone to wear. Check out ways to protect your laptop battery here if you're unfamiliar with the techniques.
