5 Things You Shouldn't Do Why Charging Your Phone

Though all batteries have expiry dates, the way you use your smartphone goes a long way in deciding the longevity of your device's battery.

No matter how strong the phone battery is, you will still need to recharge it for use over and over again. For you to extend the longevity of your phone battery life, here are 5 things you should stop doing especially while charging :

1. Using cheap, fake and non-specific chargers

Using cheap and fake chargers is dangerous for you, your phone and your battery itself. 

For safety purposes for you and your phone, use the specific charger with which you purchased the phone. In case the original charger gets spoilt, replace it with another suitable one. 

2. Overcharging your battery

Every single and specific phone battery has a specific charging limit and period according to manufacturers. We are usually used to leaving our phone batteries to charge overnight. 

This is a sure way of destroying the battery. It is like pouring water into a glass that is already full. (You know what happens).

3. Charging as you game

As you charge your phone, it is advisable that you don't use it. If you charge as you game, you make it hard for your battery to recharge. 

When you do this frequently, you weaken your battery capacity making it hold less power or take lesser time with charge.

4. Try removing the phone's protective case while charging

It is recommended that you remove the phone's protective case while charging. It is natural for the battery to become slightly warm, but the case may act as a barrier and slow down heat dissipation. If possible, flip the phone over and place it on a soft cloth to protect the display.

5. Avoid constant recharges

Allow the battery to discharge to around 20% before you plug it in. Constant and unnecessary recharges shorten the lifespan of the battery . On the flip side, avoid allowing the battery to lose all power.