If you’re an iPhone user, beware of behavior that could be putting a huge strain on your device’s battery. It’s called “battery charging killing” and it occurs when you charge your iPhone while also using it. This simultaneous charging and discharging are essentially increasing the strain on your iPhone’s battery.
Avoiding this may be tricky but you should try and charge your iPhone during periods that you’re less likely to need it. You may think leaving your iPhone on a charge while you sleep is the solution but that can also be damaging. Battery experts say it’s best to let your device rest for a bit after it’s been used before plugging it in again. So if you want to keep your iPhone’s battery healthy, be mindful of how often you’re charging it. And try to avoid doing so when you’re also using it.
Why you shouldn’t use your iPhone while it’s charging?
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>While your iPhone is charging, it’s best not to use it. This can damage the battery prematurely. Even if you don’t notice any immediate problems, over time this will affect you.
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>You can minimize the risk of using your iPhone while it is charging by following these steps:
- Lower the brightness of the screen.
- Don’t use apps that consume a lot of power, such as gaming apps or streaming apps.
- Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight or heat sources.
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>It’s best to charge your iPhone overnight when you won’t be using it. The battery will not be overworked this way.
What is the Effect of charging an iPhone?
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>While using an iPhone while charging it, the battery is strained, which can cause it to die. Over time, you will notice effects, even if you do not see any immediately. Use a lower screen brightness setting, avoid using apps that consume a lot of power, and keep your iPhone far from heat sources like radiators and direct sunlight if you absolutely need to use it while it’s charging. If you are not going to use your iPhone, it is best to charge it overnight. Thus, the battery is not put under additional strain.
Find out which Apps use the Most Battery
- You will be able to find out which apps are draining the most battery by going to Settings > Battery.
- A list of all apps that have used battery power as well as their usage amount can be found here. A breakdown of an app’s power usage for different activities is available when you tap on it for more details. When an app is running in the background or performing a specific task, for instance, it might be using a lot of power.
- By going into Settings > Battery and tapping on the app, you can disable the ability for an app to run in the background if you don’t use it often. When you’re not using the app, the app won’t consume battery power.
- Reduce how long your screen is on to save battery power as well. Click on Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock and follow the instructions. If you want your iPhone to turn off its display after a selected amount of time, you can customize this setting. If you set the time to a shorter period, you will use less power.
How to improve your iPhone battery life?
You can improve the battery life of your iPhone by doing the following:
- Reduce the brightness of the screen.
- Use power-efficient apps instead of apps that consume a lot of battery power.
- Be careful not to let your phone get too hot by putting it near a radiator or direct sunlight.
- If you don’t need to use your iPhone, charge it overnight.
- Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and tap on Auto-Lock to reduce the amount of time that your screen is on. Your iPhone’s display can be set to turn off after a specified amount of time. If the time is shorter, your iPhone will consume less battery power. You can help extend your iPhone’s battery life by following these tips.
Keep your phone face down
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>When you aren’t using your phone, keep it face down to save battery power. The screen will be off and will not consume any power this way. You can also disable the feature that turns on your iPhone’s display when you lift it, so you won’t wake it by lifting it. You can disable this setting in Settings > Display & Brightness by turning it off.
Turn off unnecessary features
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>Several iPhone features consume a great deal of battery life. It’s best to turn them off if you don’t need them. You can, for example, turn off the location tracking for a specific app in Settings > Privacy > Location Services if you don’t need it for that app.
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>Alternatively, you may be able to conserve battery power by turning off background updates, which keep your apps updated in the background. Turn off Background App Refresh by going to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
Your apps need to be updated
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>Updating all your apps is an easy way to extend the battery life of your iPhone. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, developers often release updates that reduce battery consumption. In the App Store, tap on Updates to get started. All the apps with available updates can be found here. To update all the apps, tap Update All.
Conclusion
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>Your iPhone’s battery is being strained by this behavior. You have to charge and discharge your device simultaneously. The ideal time to charge your iPhone is when you’re least likely to use it. It may seem like the best solution to leave your iPhone on charge while you sleep, but this can also be harmful.
<style=”text-align:justify; Color:Black; Font-size:14px;”>So, how can you preserve your iPhone’s battery? Whenever possible, avoid using apps that make heavy use of the battery, such as games and video streaming apps. Also, ensure that your iOS is up-to-date. Beware of battery killers!