It is said that technology tends to get improved with passage of time. The notion is true in most cases, for example, just look at our smartphones, they are lighter, more powerful and had tons of features and are better equipped in terms of both software and specs than ever before.
But the battery lives are too darn short, lasting barely a day. And the worst part is that the situation doesn’t seem to get improved. What if I tell you, that the situation is our fault, not completely though, as we’ve been charging them wrong.
This was revealed by Battery University a site from battery company Cadex, which says that it’s probably our own fault why the battery life is just so bad.
As per reports, the major reasons behind the short battery life are:
Keeping it plugged, when fully charged
The report said that leaving one’s phone plugged in when it’s fully charged, most probably overnight, is simply bad for the phone’s battery in the long run.
The report explains that once your smartphone gets 100pc charged, it receives ‘trickle charges’ which keeps it at 100pc while plugged in. In this situation the battery is in a high-stress, high-tension mode, which is bad for the battery insides.
“When fully charged, the charge current must be cut off. A continuous trickle charge would cause plating of metallic lithium and compromise safety” said the report.
Removing the battery “is like relaxing the muscles after strenuous exercise.”
No need to charge it to 100pc
The Battery University added that it is actually not necessary to always charge your phone to 100 percent.
“Li-ion does not need to be fully charged, nor is it desirable to do so. In fact, it is better not to fully charge, because a high voltage stresses the battery,” said the report that wears it down over a period of time.
Charge your smart phone whenever you get the time
It was further found that the smartphone batteries are much content when charged occasionally throughout the day, rather than as part of a big charging session.
This may not seem workable for most, bit it will help you get the most out of your battery in terms of performance, as well keeping sure that you don’t run out of precious life during the day.
Cool down a bit
As is the case with all other devices, the smartphone batteries are also sensitive to heat, as the report says, “Some Li-ion packs may experience a temperature rise of about 5ºC (9ºF) when reaching full charge. …. Discontinue using the battery or charger if the temperature rises more than 10ºC (18ºF) under moderate charging speeds.”
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