Modern smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, but their batteries lose capacity over time and require replacement. To extend battery life and avoid rapid degradation, it is important to charge your phone correctly. In this article, we will look at main mistakes, correct ways to charge And useful tips to keep your battery in perfect condition.
How does a smartphone battery work?
Most modern phones use lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lithium-polymer (Li-Pol) batteries. They have a limited number of charge cycles (usually from 500 to 1000) and lose their capacity over time. Each full cycle (0% to 100%) slightly reduces the overall battery life.
📌 The main goal – Minimize battery wear by following proper charging techniques.
How to charge your phone correctly?
🔹 Do not allow the battery to discharge completely to 0% ❌
It is better to charge your smartphone when the charge level is low drops to 20-30%, rather than waiting for a complete shutdown. Discharging to 0% negatively affects the battery and accelerates its wear.
🔹 Don't charge your phone to 100% constantly ⚡
The best charging range for a battery is – from 20% to 80%. Constantly reaching 100% accelerates chemical deterioration of the battery.
🔹 Use the original charger 🔌
Chargers from unknown manufacturers may not provide stable voltage and current, which leads to overheating and reduced battery life.
🔹 Avoid overheating while charging 🌡
Do not place your phone in the sun, under a pillow, or in a very warm place while charging. Overheating may damage the battery and reduce its capacity.
🔹 Do not use your phone while charging. 📱⚠️
Active use of the smartphone while charging (games, video calls, watching videos) loads the processor and may cause overheating, which negatively affects the battery.
🔹 Use wireless charging correctly ⚡📡
Wireless chargers are convenient, but they heats up the battery more, which can shorten its life. Use them only when necessary, not on a permanent basis.
🔹 Don't leave your phone charging overnight. 🌙
Modern smartphones have protection against overcharging, but prolonged charging at 100% can contribute heating and additional load on the battery.
How to extend battery life?
✅ Turn on adaptive charging (if available in settings) – many smartphones adjust charging speed to reduce battery wear.
✅ Update your software – Manufacturers optimize energy consumption through updates.
✅ Use energy saving modesto reduce the load on the battery.
✅ Do not charge your phone in cold or frosty conditions. – low temperatures slow down chemical processes in the battery.
✅ Once a month, discharge and charge the battery completely.to calibrate the charge indicator.
What to do if the battery starts to discharge quickly?
If your battery is losing charge too quickly, try:
🔎 Check which apps are using the most energy.
🌙 Enable power saving mode.
🔌 Use mode "Airplane mode", if the phone runs out of battery even when idle.
🔄 Restart your device or reset it.
🔋 If the battery is very worn out, contact the service to replace it.
Conclusion
Proper charging of the phone significantly extends battery life. By following simple recommendations - do not discharge to 0%, do not leave on charge overnight, use original chargers - you can avoid rapid battery degradation and save on battery replacement.
🔋 Taking care of your smartphone – RudService! 💙
