Although the processor, the camera or the design are some of the most important elements of a smartphone, there is another element that we could consider much more essential than the previous ones: battery.
Because a cellphone without a battery does not work and when buying a new phone we must not only choose those models with a magnificent autonomy, but when we use it we must avoid all those habits that can damage it.
Because in fact the battery is a very delicate element and improper use of our smartphone can significantly shorten its useful life. Therefore, we highly recommend that you avoid all these (unfortunately) frequent habits to avoid damaging the health of the battery.
Habits that we must avoid in order not to damage the battery of a smartphone
- Frequently overload the battery
- Use poor quality chargers
- Charges the smartphone in high temperature situations
- Do not use the smartphone for a long time
- Handle the battery
Frequently overload the battery
A phone's battery is essential so it must not suffer
One of the most frequent habits that smartphone users make is that of charge our device every night. Obviously it is the most comfortable since while we sleep it is practically the only time we do not use the phone, although we must honestly admit that it is not a very healthy act for batteries.
Although most modern smartphones stop supplying power to the battery when it is full, it is possible that your smartphone is a couple of years old, so charging the battery at night is harmful. Our recommendation? Only charge your smartphone when needed and don't leave it for hours and hours.
Use non-original or low-quality chargers
We always recommend using original chargers or quality brands
One of the main reasons why a smartphone battery can get damaged is the use of non-original or low-quality chargers. Although there are fairly quality brands that offer chargers that are almost the same as the originals, we do not recommend never using very cheap or low quality products.
Sometimes to save a few euros we use any buyer shipper in a bazaar and this can be terrible. Not only do they not provide the voltage and current that our smartphone requires, but their use can also damage not only the battery but other elements of the smartphone.
Charge your smartphone in high temperature environments
It is well known that batteries work much better when it's not hot, so 24 or 25 degrees is the ideal temperature for a smartphone. However, this temperature is not always easy to reach, especially in summer, so we have to always avoid charging our smartphone in rooms or situations where it is very hot.
Obviously, never charge the smartphone if it is exposed to direct sunlight and if we feel that our room is very hot, it is better to charge our device elsewhere to avoid damaging the battery.
You haven't used a device in a long time
Not using a device for a long time can cause damage to the battery
Surely more than once you will have taken a smartphone out of the closet that you have not used for a long time and that does not turn on or charge. This is quite common and is that the fact of not using a battery for a long time it can cause it to lose its potential or swell directly.
To avoid this, it is best load regularly i our devices between 50-60% of their capacity. In this way we will ensure that the battery of the device is not damaged, extending its useful life.
Other common habits
Of course, the habits we've outlined above aren't the only ones that cause a battery to lose health. There are other acts that are sometimes done unconsciously and that we must avoid by all means.
One of them is tampering with the battery. While it is true that smartphones today do not have removable batteries, the truth is that some models still exist. Unless absolutely necessary, it is best not to touch the drums.
Of course we must also avoid extreme heat. We said earlier that charging a device in high temperatures is not good for the health of a mobile, so obviously it is not recommended to leave it exposed directly to the sun. If we intend to leave the device unused for a few hours, better in a dry and cool place.
And last but not least, never puncture a mobile device. It may sound like a joke but it was one of the reasons this device's battery exploded… or so the smartphone makers say.
