Never make these mistakes while charging your smartphone

The battery of any device comes with a fixed expiry date. It is the same with smartphones. However, if you use your smartphone optimally, the battery life automatically increases. The charging method and charger determine your phone’s battery life. We are giving you some such tips, which will make your phone’s battery last longer and your phone will also remain safe…

original charger

Picture – Xiaomi Charger

Like laptops, smartphones are also equipped with universal charging interface (MicroUSB port). But if you use a charger which does not match the original, then the battery starts getting damaged. When using a different charger, its output voltage ampere must be checked. Also avoid using cheap chargers. These chargers do not have the ability to deal with overcharging or voltage fluctuations. These completely spoil the phone’s battery.

phone cover

Photo – Smartphone Cover

The phone’s battery gets slightly warm during charging. If there is a cover on the phone, it interferes with this process. In such a situation, it is suggested that you remove the phone cover and place the phone on a soft cloth. This protects the battery as well as the display of the phone.

always fast charging

Picture – Fast Charging Huawei

Nowadays, most smartphones are coming with fast charging technology but fast charging is not suitable for every phone. Actually, in fast charging, more voltage is supplied directly to the phone, due to which the temperature suddenly starts increasing rapidly. We would suggest opting for simple charging for common phones. Also choose the charger based on the features of the phone. If your phone suddenly gets hot, press and hold the power button until the display turns off. After this, turn on the phone only when its temperature comes equal to the room temperature.

overnight charging

Picture – Pixel Phone Charger

Many times out of laziness you and I leave the phone charging overnight. This actually has a very bad effect on the battery. The phone may overheat due to overcharging. Even the possibility of battery explosion starts arising due to this.

full charge

Image: Intex phone (file)

It is advisable that whenever you charge your phone, keep it up to 80 percent only. It is not necessary to charge the phone 100% every time.

anytime charging

Image – Karbonn Phone (File)

Experts suggest that you should never put the phone on charging again and again. Plug the charger only when the phone’s battery level is 20 percent or below. Frequent, untimely charging runs the risk of damaging both the phone and the battery. Try to charge the phone only when its power is completely exhausted.

power bank selection

Picture – Xiaomi Power Bank

Avoid buying any plain power bank with the intention of charging the phone anytime, anywhere. Give preference to a power bank which has control features for aspects like voltage, short circuit, over charging. Such chargers do not harm the phone’s battery and are also useful to the user in adverse situations.