Who has never heard that using electronic devices, such as smartphones and notebooks, during the charging process could this cause the so-called ‘addiction’ to their battery?
This is due to the fact that, in the early 2000s, when portable electronic items began to gain popularity, it was often stated that keeping the device plugged in while it was in use could harm its durability.
The good news is that times have changed, gadgets have evolved significantly and, of course, technology has advanced considerably since then.
However, the question remains: is the concern still valid? Does using a notebook or cell phone connected to the mains still pose a risk to the battery life?
Is there really a way to ‘addict’ the electronics battery?
Discover the truth about using electronics while they are charging – Photo: Reproduction/FreePik.
Fortunately, in both situations, the answer is no! However, it is interesting to understand the origin of these rumors.
In the past, devices were typically equipped with nickel batteries, which were bulky and heavy.
Such components were more susceptible to the so-called ‘memory effect’, which, in turn, contributed to the reduction of capacity over time. time.
The phenomenon occurred when the batteries were recharged before being completely discharged, that is, before the device reached 0% and turned off.
To the general relief, the current devices adopt lithium-ion batteries, which are not affected by the ‘shock effect’. memory‘ and, therefore, do not present ‘vices’.
There is also no need to worry about a possible overload when leaving the device plugged in for long periods, as today there are protection that avoid this problem.
However, it is important to highlight that lithium-ion batteries have a limited number of charge cycles.
In this context, a cycle is considered complete when the device completely discharges the battery and is then recharged.
Being aware of this, it is worth mentioning that, although they outperform nickel batteries, lithium models also experience a gradual reduction in their capacity over the years and are not eternal.
