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In order not to ruin your smartphone’s battery, here are five simple rules to follow: from adaptive brightness to charge cycles
When we buy a smartphone, we mistakenly think that the battery will always offer the same performance for years. But it’s not like that. Lithium-ion batteries, which are found in most devices we use every day, have a very specific lifespan: after the first 300-400 charge cycles they start to lose performance and their “health” starts to deteriorate.
It doesn’t take much to tell when your smartphone’s battery starts to lose some of its charge: if you have 40% less autonomy after an hour spent on the screen, it’s time to replace it. And since most mobile phones have a built-in battery in the smartphone, the device must be replaced if it is damaged. So what to do to postpone the purchase of a new phone for as long as possible? Follow a few simple rules that will extend the life of your battery and keep it high performance.
What is the battery memory effect
To get the most out of your smartphone’s battery, you need to understand some of its features and functions. For example, the memory effect. Anyone who used cell phones in the early 2000s knows that in order to calibrate, the battery had to be discharged until the device was turned off. And then charged to 100%. This is not the case with lithium batteries in smartphones.
Lithium batteries are not subject to the memory effect, ie they do not have to be discharged to 0%. The correct way to charge the battery is to connect it to the mains when it has 20% capacity left and disconnect it when it reaches 80%. Shorter and more continuous recharges will keep your battery “healthy”.
Use Genuine Accessories
What is the easiest way to damage a smartphone’s battery? Using cables that are not genuine, especially for iPhone. Original smartphone cables undergo special tests to protect the device’s battery from power surges. If you lose your charging cable, please buy the original one.
Beware of high temperatures
High temperatures damage lithium batteries, shortening their operating time very quickly. Therefore, we recommend that you charge your smartphone in a cool place, especially in summer. Also, be careful with too powerful chargers: they overheat the battery causing irreparable damage.
Lower screen brightness
In addition to paying close attention to any mistakes you make while charging your smartphone, you also need to change the way you use your device to avoid damaging the battery. Starting with the most battery-draining components, such as the screen. Having a bright display is very handy, especially if you need to use your smartphone outdoors, but at the same time it is a problem for your phone’s battery life. Our advice is to set the adaptive brightness: thanks to the sensors in the device, the smartphone adjusts its brightness to the environment.
Turn off unnecessary features
In addition to the screen, there are other functions that drain the smartphone’s battery: always on data transmission network, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. If you’re at home, it doesn’t make sense for both LTE and Wi-Fi networks to be active: you can even turn off the former to save energy. If we don’t have Bluetooth connected to the wireless headset, we can also turn it off. The same goes for GPS: if we don’t use it, we can do without it. It is all a question of getting the most out of your device.
