7 Unexpected Charging Errors That Can Shorten Your Smartphone’s Battery Lifespan

When your phone begins to slow down, become less efficient, and drive you up a wall with how long it takes to download apps, upload files, or send texts, the culprit could be your battery — and you could be making mistakes that cause these issues.

As much as we hate to be the bearer of bad news or blame iPhone users for their phone’s sins, the good thing about coming to terms with how you could be contributing to your phone’s battery decline is that you can change how you charge your phone and make a difference in its battery’s longevity. Start by avoiding these seven unexpected charging errors that can shorten your smartphone’s battery life.

A high-wattage charger may give you the impression of being more efficient because the assumption is that it will charge faster and in less time. But unless a charger is compatible with your iPhone and model, it can deliver the wrong charge for your phone and cause it to overheat. The last thing you want is an overheated battery: this can lead to battery degradation.