The tutor shares best practices for charging a smart phone.

Most people know that there’s probably a “better” way to charge a smartphone. What is it? Conversely, what are some practices to avoid?

Apparently, the best habit is to keep the battery charge between 50 and 95 percent. Drawing it all the way down, then charging it back to 100%, will degrade it if done often. Doing so once per month might be helpful, but no more. Even then, it’s best not to let it get to zero charge. At the same time, it’s best to stop charging just before 100%.

Heat is an enemy of a smartphone battery. Habitually leaving the phone in a hot car, for instance, will reduce its capacity.

Wireless charging and speed charging are best avoided. Wireless charging can produce heat, which may degrade the battery. Speed charging has a different problem: smartphone batteries prefer being charged, then drawn down, at slow, consistent rates.

Once again: zero charge is to be avoided.

Source:

gizmodo.com

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