Stop Charging Your Phone to 100% — And More Tips to Make Your Phone Last Longer
One of the most annoying things about a phone growing older — and a likely reason for many phone upgrades — is a battery that dies halfway through the day. But there’s a right and wrong way to charge your phone, and doing it the right way can help your phone maintain optimal battery health for longer.
There are two easy-enough things to keep in mind here: Avoid extreme temperatures (like leaving your phone out to tan at the beach), and don’t charge your phone to 100%.
Over time, charging your phone all the way can weaken your battery and cause it to lose its charge much faster. Instead, charge it somewhere in the range of 20-80%. And if you like the convenience of charging your phone overnight, you don’t have to set an alarm to wake up and unplug it. Many newer model phones have optimized-charging features that allow you to set a max of 80%. I followed our experts’ instructions and adjusted my settings in 15 seconds flat.
