The way to take care of your phone's battery
The hazard of filling the battery all at once
Many people are accustomed to charging the battery of their mobile phone at one time, which is actually very detrimental to the battery life. When the battery power is charged from a very low state to 100% at one time, it will bring greater stress to the battery and accelerate the aging of the battery. Instead, you can make a daily habit of charging your phone at specific times in order to keep the battery in the 45%-80% range. Variations in charge in this range are less damaging to the battery and maximize battery life.
Care should also be taken when charging to avoid charging the battery all at once. When the power reaches about 80%, you can temporarily unplug the charger and wait for the power to drop to about 45% before continuing to charge. In this way, the damage caused by a one-time full charge of the battery can be effectively avoided.
Wait until the battery level bottoms out before charging
Another common mistake is to wait until your phone's battery drops below 20% or even bottoms out. This practice also accelerates battery aging and damage. The reason is that when the battery power is too low, the battery cell will be damaged to a certain extent, and if it is used in this way for a long time, the capacity and cycle life of the battery will be gradually reduced.
The correct thing to do is to start charging when the battery level drops below 30%. This avoids damage caused by a low battery level and does not put undue stress on the battery as if it were fully charged all at once. It is recommended that mobile phone users develop a good habit of charging immediately when the battery level is below 30%.
The hidden dangers of playing with your phone while charging
Modern smartphones are becoming more and more powerful, and entertainment applications such as playing games and watching videos are also becoming more and more popular. Many people are used to using these apps while charging their phones when charging them. This practice is actually very detrimental to battery life.
The reason is that apps like playing games, watching videos, etc., consume a lot of power, which in turn generates a lot of heat. The high-temperature environment will accelerate the aging of the battery and reduce the cycle life of the battery. Try not to use battery-draining apps while charging, so as not to generate too much heat and affect battery life.
Risks of using non-genuine chargers and cables
In order to save costs, some mobile phone users are accustomed to using non-original or low-quality chargers and cables to charge their mobile phones. This practice has certain safety risks, and it will also affect the charging efficiency, which in turn will accelerate the aging of the battery.
The reason is that non-original or inferior chargers and wires may have some quality problems in the manufacturing process, such as unstable current, poor insulation, etc., which may lead to abnormal situations during the charging process and affect the battery life. These accessories can also be less efficient in terms of transmission efficiency, resulting in longer charging times and additional wear and tear on the battery.
In order to ensure the safety and efficiency of charging, you should try to use the original charger and cable that comes standard with the official mobile phone. While the price may be a bit higher, the payout is totally worth it in the long run, as it maximizes the life of your phone's battery.
The hazards of charging at extreme temperatures
Temperature is also an important factor in battery life. Whether it is high or low temperature, it will affect the charging efficiency and cycle life of the battery.
Charging in a high-temperature environment will accelerate the aging of the battery and reduce the battery capacity. However, charging in a low temperature environment will affect the charging efficiency of the battery, resulting in a longer charging time and additional loss to the battery.
Charging your phone in extreme temperatures should be avoided as much as possible. If the ambient temperature is too high or too low, it is best to wait until the temperature returns to normal before charging, so as not to cause unnecessary damage to the battery.
The hidden danger of overcharging for a long time
After a full charge, many people are used to plugging their phones into the charger all the time and overcharging them for a long time. This practice will also accelerate the aging of the battery and reduce the life of the battery.
The reason is that when the battery is fully charged, if it is recharged, a certain amount of heat will be generated, which will accelerate the aging of the battery. Prolonged overcharging can also lead to a "memory effect" in the battery, where the actual capacity of the battery gradually decreases.
When the phone is fully charged, unplug the charger in time to avoid overcharging for a long time. It's a simple and effective way to extend the life of your battery.
The importance of proper use and care of the battery
Proper use and care of your phone's battery is the key to prolonging your battery's lifespan. Wrong usage habits, such as fully charging the battery at once, waiting until the battery bottoms out before charging, playing with the phone while charging, using non-original chargers and cables, charging in extreme temperatures, and overcharging for long periods of time, will accelerate battery aging and damage, greatly shortening the life of the battery.
On the contrary, if you can develop the right usage habits, such as keeping the battery between 45%-80%, starting to charge when the battery is less than 30%, not using power-hungry applications when charging, using original accessories, avoiding charging in high or low temperature environments, and unplugging the charger in time, you can maximize the potential of the battery and extend its lifespan.
As a limited resource, mobile phone batteries need to be used rationally and cared for. Only in this way can we truly enjoy the convenience brought by the mobile phone without being bothered by battery problems. Let's start today, develop the right battery usage habits and take care of this precious resource together!