Don’t Charge Your Phone to 100%, Here’s Why
You know, these days, our phones are basically part of us. Almost like your lift pinky. While they are magical devices that can do pretty much anything, phones aren’t invincible! Do you know, for example, that your phone uses the battery to search for the reception? This will seriously drain it!
By the way, don’t let your phone lose its battery completely before you charge it. Just wait ’til it gets below that 30% line. If you plug in your phone every time it gets a little below 100%, eventually, it will have a hard time recharging.
So check out these 20 tips and tricks so that your cell can stay by your side for longer!
1. Get rid of old apps. Occasionally, take an app inventory. If you notice that you’re not using an app anymore, uninstall it from your phone. This will free up space and help it run more efficiently! It’s also good to be aware of which apps are using the most space.
2. Use Low Power Mode. Turning on this feature will make your phone charge faster!BUT just know that apps might run slower and you may stop getting emails, automatic updates…any“extra” things running in the background will stop, or at least slowdown.
3. If you’re in an area with bad reception, turn on Airplane Mode. Your phone uses the battery to search for the reception. Even if it isn’t picking up any service, your phone will continue to search for some. This will seriously drain your battery! If you know you’re going to be in an area with bad reception, turning on Airplane Mode will save your battery.
4. Be smart about putting your phone in your pocket. Its’ the easiest way to carry your phone — we all do it! But the thing is, your pocket could be full of lint, dust, and other little debris that could get into your phone’s charging port. If the port is full of this yucky stuff, it won’t charge as well. When you’re picking a phone case, get one that has a little plug for the charging port!
5. Clean your phone safely! We all know not to get our phones wet, but ANY kind of moisture is bad for your phone. This includes what you might reach for to clean it with’ don’t use wet wipes, rubbing alcohol, or sprays. Just use a dry cotton cloth to clean the screen and the back, like what you might clean your glasses with.
6.Know when to stop doing software updates. The people who made your phone will only give you software support for 2 generations. If your phone is older, you might still be able to do the update, but certain apps may not run right, which can be frustrating! A new update that isn’t exactly compatible with your phone will just eat up space, too.
7. Power your phone all the way down once in a while. This is different from letting the battery get to 0%’ hit the actual Off button and let your phone sit for a few minutes. Doing this once a week is good for your phone, and it will extend its life!
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