IF YOU constantly have to juice up your iPhone, then chances are you’re charging it wrong – here’s what you need to know.
Today’s rechargeable batteries are impressive but people still tend to make mistakes while charging their iPhones.
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This, in turn, diminishes a battery’s lifespan, and in some cases even damages them.
Here’s how you can preserve and protect your iPhone’s battery.
Don’t use your iPhone while it’s charging
We are all guilty of using our iPhone while it’s charging, but this can be extremely damaging to its battery.
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There is solid evidence that using your phone while it’s hooked up to the charger not only reduces battery life but disrupts the charge cycle as well.
This is especially the case if you are charging your phone while playing a game or watching videos.
Keep your iPhone cool
If you’re serious about preserving your iPhone battery, which can save you money in the long run, then you need to keep it cool.
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A cool iPhone helps to both maintain its battery’s lifespan and also improve the overall functionality and longevity of your iPhone.
For charging, specifically, this might look like keeping the iPhone in a well-ventilated place, or maybe even taking it out of its case while it re-energizes.
Additionally, you will want to avoid putting your phone on hot dashboards or under your pillow while sleeping.
Reduce iPhone brightness
One of the biggest causes of iPhone battery drain is having your screen brightness on high.
Some experts suggest keeping screen brightness somewhere between 65% and 70% as that can save you a lot of battery power.
However, you should keep your brightness as low as your eyes can comfortably handle.
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To change brightness levels, simply slide your fingers from the top right down on your home screen.
Once you do that, you should see the brightness slider – adjust as you wish.
