Beware the charging myths: Prolong your phone's battery life
Each of us connects our phone to the charger at least once a day. However, it turns out that you can make significant mistakes during this process and even damage your phone.
11 December 2024 21:03
It might seem that this is something you can't mess up. You take a cable and simply plug it into the specific spot. Even the plugs have been standardized, so there's no need to worry about whether the cable suits a particular model.
The truth is that careless decisions can ruin your device. Proper care of your phone can make it last significantly longer. It's known that you should be careful with the screen, and it's often worth putting the device in a case to help in the event of a fall. But what about the battery?
Inappropriate use of the battery can lead to its rapid degradation. Therefore, there are several rules for taking care of the battery. First of all, it's not worth saving on the charger. Those from the lowest quality tier or counterfeits can, for example, cause the phone to heat up during charging. Moreover, they can pose a fire hazard.
Although we usually charge our phones at night, experts strongly advise against it. This practice can damage your battery, significantly shortening its lifespan. How? It's about maintaining its full charge for an extended period.
Do not place the phone on this while charging
Connecting the phone for charging when it's above 20% or using the phone, for example, for gaming while it's connected to the charger negatively impacts the battery. A real nightmare for the device is a dirty charging port and the habit of placing phones on soft surfaces like a mattress or sofa while charging.
