A powerful iPhone battery does not mean it is durable if users treat it incorrectly, mainly stemming from 4 different mistakes.
Over time, smartphone batteries like the iPhone will need to be replaced, or users may find that when the battery is due for replacement, they may need to switch to a completely new phone. However, there are also times when the battery will run out of juice sooner than expected.
Charging mistakes can cause your iPhone battery to degrade faster.
The way users charge their devices can greatly affect battery degradation. If they make the following 4 iPhone charging mistakes, they can completely damage their battery and phone early.
Charging in extreme temperatures
Charging your phone in extreme temperatures, whether it’s in a freezing car in the middle of winter or in the scorching heat of July, is a no-no for your iPhone battery. Batteries are sensitive to temperature and perform best at room temperature. Avoid leaving your phone in hot or cold places for long periods of time (keeping it in a pocket or bag will help) and only charge it at safe temperatures.
Using a charger that is not Apple certified
Cheap third-party chargers are tempting because they’re affordable, but these chargers and charging accessories aren’t always the best choice for your iPhone. If they’re not certified by Apple, they may not be able to deliver the power your iPhone needs, which can cause the battery to overheat. An overheated battery can damage your iPhone faster, so always make sure your charging accessories are compatible with your iPhone.
Choose third-party charging accessories certified by Apple.
Let iPhone battery drain
Don’t wait until your iPhone’s battery is completely drained, even at 3%, to charge it, as waiting too long can actually damage the battery faster. Lithium-ion batteries work best when charged between 40% and 80%. Instead of doing one long charging session, try charging your phone more frequently throughout the day, but in shorter bursts.
Leave iPhone charging overnight
While times have changed since smartphones can overcharge to 100%, it is still not a good idea to leave your iPhone plugged in overnight as this can put unnecessary strain and stress on the battery and cause trickle charging, which can lead to overheating. Instead, opt for shorter charging sessions done a few times a day.
It sounds absurd but there is actually an incorrect charging order for iPhone that not only affects the phone but also the user's health, even causing death.
In fact, users may encounter some problems when charging the iPhone battery . For example, the charging process may not be complete or sometimes not reach 100% even when connected to the cable for a long time. The cause may be dirt and the user needs to clean the iPhone port, or it is simply a problem with a poor quality cable. However, there is a bigger problem that is due to the wrong charging process, whether it is a genuine charger or not.
Incorrect operation can cause the iPhone charger head to turn black.
Specifically, connecting the charger to the iPhone and then connecting everything to the wall outlet is a big mistake that many people may be making. This can cause a number of problems, such as the Lightning connector of the cable burning on some of its pins, causing the charging cable tip to turn black.
The solution is simple, which is to “reverse” the above operation. First, we must connect the cable to the charger if we have not done so already, then plug the charger into the power outlet before connecting the charging end to the iPhone. This is the correct charging operation and does not risk burning the cable connector and even the iPhone port (as well as other internal circuits of the device).
One thing to note is that this isn't necessarily due to a poor charging system on the iPhone. In fact, this isn't an issue because the Lightning connector is still present on iPhones from 2022 and earlier, but it can also happen on Android phones and, of course, the iPhone 15 with its USB-C connector.
The explanation for the above problem is all based on the laws of physics. When we connect the charger to a power source, no matter how much power is available, there will be a high voltage spike for a few milliseconds. These, no matter how short, can cause an electrical surge to the iPhone if it is connected. This always happens, but if we do not connect the iPhone at that time, we will prevent it from causing damage.
The order in which you charge your iPhone and smartphones in general is very important.
In addition to the deterioration of the cable connector and the iPhone itself, incorrect handling can also burn out some parts of the internal circuitry. The errors this causes are varied, ranging from unexpected reboots to system crashes, as well as damaging the battery life. In the worst case, it can even cause cracks in the screen and even prevent the iPhone from turning on.
Also note that nothing will happen if users occasionally charge in this way, so people should not be too worried when encountering such a situation. However, it is best for users to understand the nature of the problem to form good charging habits, thereby avoiding the damage as mentioned.
