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You may not know, charging your phone incorrectly not only affects the battery life but also poses safety risks. Here are some common charging mistakes and effective ways to fix them.
1. Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Charging Your Smartphone
You may not know, charging your phone incorrectly not only affects the battery life but also poses safety risks. Here are some common charging mistakes and effective ways to fix them.
1. Always plug into the socket
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Continuous charging even when the phone is not plugged in can drain electricity and pose fire hazards due to overheating transformers. Remember to unplug the charger when not in use.
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Did you know that charging your phone to 100% for extended periods can shorten battery lifespan? It's recommended to maintain the battery between 20% and 80% and only fully charge it once a month.
3. Always let your battery drain before recharging
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Similarly, letting the battery drain completely can also affect the device's lifespan. It's ideal to recharge when the battery level drops below 20% to minimize charging cycle changes.
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If you have the habit of leaving your phone charging overnight, you need to stop immediately. Not only does this waste electricity, but it also overcharges the battery, leading to faster depletion. Moreover, overnight charging poses the risk of explosions due to heat buildup during charging.
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Using your phone while it's charging is a common practice for many people. However, this results in overloading the battery as the phone has to multitask. If you need to use it urgently, you can unplug it and use it, then plug it back in when you're done.
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Constantly charging your phone even when it has battery is a habit that needs to change, as it can drain the battery faster. It's best to charge only when necessary, ideally when the battery level is below 20% and above 5%.
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One of the main adversaries of batteries is heat. Therefore, keeping the phone case on during charging can cause the battery and other internal components to heat up. Hence, before charging your phone, it's advisable to remove the case to optimize heat dissipation.
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Each phone comes with a compatible charger, so it's not advisable to replace it with a different brand or model. Using an incompatible charger can result in either too much or too little energy being transmitted to the battery, significantly reducing charging efficiency. The best charger for your phone is the one that comes with it when you buy it. If it gets damaged, you should buy a similar one from the same brand.
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Currently, there are many free apps available to help you monitor battery performance, but you should pay attention to their features. Apps developed by unknown sources may drain battery due to ads running in the background. Therefore, before using an app, you should verify its source.
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Many people often use laptops to charge their phones, however, this method takes much longer compared to using a regular socket and does not activate the 'fast charging' feature on some models. If you want to charge your battery quickly and efficiently, a regular socket will be the optimal choice.
