The lithium-ion batteries in our smartphones lose capacity over time. TÜV Süd explains the common mistakes to watch out for when charging your cell phone. In this way, the service life of the batteries can be significantly increased.
The batteries in smartphones, notebooks and other electronic devices do not last forever. After a few years at the latest, it becomes clear that lost some capacity is. In many mobile phones, the battery cannot simply be replaced yourself; instead, a “repair” is required by a specialist. There are many reasons why mistakes should be avoided when charging a cell phone.
TÜV Süd: Avoid mistakes when charging your smartphone
TÜV Süd has explicitly addressed the topic of lithium-ion batteries and explained what smartphone owners should pay attention to (source: Telecom Handel). Especially that Avoiding deep discharges is the focus here. In plain language: The cell phone battery should never be completely discharged. Otherwise, dangerous defects can occur within the battery cells, which has a negative effect on performance.
On the other hand, care should also be taken when charging that never fully charge the phone. According to TÜV Süd, this is more common when charging overnight. But it is also clear that cell phone manufacturers have made significant improvements here recently. Many models today have battery management that intelligently adjusts charging behavior. According to TÜV Süd, the ideal battery level is between 30 and 70 percent.
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Charging your cell phone: It depends on the temperature
The service life of lithium-ion batteries can be extended if the smartphone protected from extreme cold and heat becomes. Moisture or even moisture does not get the batteries. In addition, bumps and falls can cause short circuits in the battery cells.