3 Mistakes While Charging Your Phone — Don’t Do It Like This!
1. Charging Your Phone Overnight, Every Night
Why It’s a Mistake:
Keeping your phone plugged in after it reaches 100% can slowly damage the battery. Most modern smartphones have lithium-ion batteries that get stressed when constantly kept at full charge.
What Can Happen:
- Shortened battery lifespan
- Overheating, which can harm internal components
- Possible battery swelling over time
What to Do Instead:
- Unplug your phone once it reaches around 80–90%
- Use features like “Optimized Battery Charging” if your phone has it
- Charge during the day when you can monitor it
2. Using Cheap or Non-Certified Chargers
Why It’s a Mistake:
Cheap, unbranded, or counterfeit chargers often lack safety standards. They can cause unstable voltage, overheating, or even start fires.
What Can Happen:
- Damage to the battery or charging port
- Electric shock risk or fire hazard
- Reduced charging efficiency or failure to charge at all
What to Do Instead:
- Always use the original charger or a certified brand (e.g., MFi-certified for iPhones)
- Avoid very low-cost chargers from unknown sources
- Check for overheating during charging
3. Letting Your Battery Drain to 0% Frequently
Why It’s a Mistake:
Repeatedly draining your battery to 0% puts extra stress on the battery and reduces the number of full charge cycles it can handle.
What Can Happen:
- Battery health declines faster
- Unexpected shutdowns and slower performance
- Risk of the phone not turning on if the battery degrades too much
What to Do Instead:
- Recharge your phone when it hits around 20–30%
- Avoid full discharges unless necessary for calibration
- Keep your battery level between 30%–80% for ideal health
✅ Bonus Tip:
Avoid using your phone while charging — especially for gaming or heavy apps. It generates heat and slows down charging, which isn’t great for the battery long term.