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Dear PC Doctor:
Is it bad to let my cell phone battery run down to zero? What’s the best way to charge my phone for longest battery life?
Thanks,
Jeannie
Dear Jeannie:
Cell phone batteries do wear out over time. Charging them wisely can help them last a little longer. (They typically last between 500 and 1,000 charging cycles.)
Most experts recommend strategic battery charging. Never let it get all the way to zero, and don’t charge it above 85%. Don’t leave your device plugged in if the battery hits 100% charged. For the long-term health of your phone battery, it’s best to try to keep your phone charged between 25 – 85%. It sounds wrong, but charging your phone all the way up to 100% every time will wear it out faster. It’s also a good idea to turn off your phone (or at least not use it for battery intensive activities like gaming or watching video) while charging.
I hope this helps!
Until next time,
Happy computing!
PC Doctor
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Posted: to Athol Library News on Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Nov 17, 2020