Before smartphones, the popular “little bricks” had batteries that lasted for millennia (the last cell phone they charged must still have a charge of about 50% – irony). However, with the demands of smartphones with browsers, messengers, radios and TVs, the cell phone battery really “runs out” at some point, there’s no way around it.
Furthermore, people end up cultivating – without knowing it – several bad habits that compromise the longevity and quality of their cell phone’s charge, either due to rushing or a lack of precise information about the charging process.
Even though technology continues to advance, it is important to maintain good practices and care with the tool to ensure that the device is in good working condition until a new one can be purchased.
With this in mind, to help you preserve the lifespan of your cell phone battery, below we have listed 5 mistakes that you should avoid when charging it. Read on to find out more.
5 mistakes that harm your cell phone battery
We’ve put together a list of the five most common mistakes we’ve all made with our cell phone batteries at some point. Check out the list below to see what you should avoid to ensure your phone stays in tip-top shape! Let’s get started!
1. Using your phone while it is charging
We’ll start with the most challenging part, because with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there’s no way around it, just keep charging and using. But, in addition to compromising the charging of the device, this can lead to explosions, depending on the quality of the charger.
To avoid these risks, in addition to using an original cable and connector, it is necessary to leave the phone unused while it is charging.
2. Using a non-original charger
Now that some brands no longer include the charger in the purchase kit, we end up opting for cheaper options that are not original. But, as the saying goes, “you get what you pay for”.
Or we end up charging it with a generic one that is available on the street, since we don’t have our own on hand. However, it is essential to use the original charger to preserve the battery’s useful life, as well as the water bottle, take your charger everywhere.
3. Letting your phone run out of battery
There was a time when people recommended waiting for the phone’s battery to reach 0% before recharging it. But this practice actually compromises the battery, so if it reaches below 10% and is already in economy mode, plug your device into the socket!
4. Charge your phone with the case
Unfortunately, the designers They haven’t made a drop-proof cell phone yet, so cases are necessary. But they also don’t consider that we use cases all the time, so the little thing gets a little hot, and having the case on increases the heat while charging.
So, when charging, it is recommended to remove the cell phone case. Only after the device is disconnected from the socket should the case be replaced.
5. Using a low-quality portable charger
Since there isn’t always a power outlet nearby, portable chargers are here to help you avoid the hassle of having to look for a power outlet in a hurry or parked somewhere waiting for it to fully charge.
But pay attention to its quality, as a portable battery of questionable quality can generate voltage fluctuations that the cell phone battery was not designed to support.
