Keep Smartphone batteries healthier

About this article 

In this article, we will learn how to keep our smartphone's batteries healthier and how to deal with problems caused due to battery damage. In my last article, we learned about lithium-ion batteries - https://goo.gl/BiVvb5 and in this video, we will discuss some tips that might help you in taking good care of your smartphone's battery.

Nowadays, smartphone's come with batteries that are non-removable and non-replaceable by the user. Batteries are sealed in phone's body and are expensive as compared to older batteries that we used to have in black-and-white Nokia phones. Thus it is necessary to keep batteries safe.

How to keep smartphone batteries healthier 

1. Do not completely discharge phone

Discharging battery completely can mess up with the amount of maximum charge it can hold. Some batteries have sensors in them, which tell the device if the battery is completely charged or discharged. Thus it is recommended to keep some juice in your battery and not to discharge it completely.

2. Use official chargers

People tend to worry a lot about fast charging and other features. Some batteries are to be charged on slower rate as compared to others which are actually designed for fast charging and using un-official chargers that are not provided by the manufacturers can damage your battery and can even cause permanent malfunctions. Thus it is recommended to use official chargers which are provided by the manufacturer in order to keep the batteries safe an

3. Heat is enemy 

Usually, phone's come with overcharging protection and they don't accept charge once they are completely charged and this prevents heat from generating but heat is an enemy and it is recommended not to use the phone while it is charging to prevent the battery from heating up. Using phones while it's on the charger can damage the battery and decrease its lifespan.

4. Replace batteries if required

Like every other electronic device, batteries usually have a lifespan of 1000 to 2000 charges and after which you might have to replace your batteries in order to keep your gadgets healthier. It is completely normal to replace batteries and it is recommended to do so after its completely used. Replacing batteries can also increase the lifespan of the whole device.