There’s a common saying among many tech experts that the iPhone’s ideal battery charging zone is between 30 and 80 percent. We’re often reminded not to charge our phones all the way to 100 percent and to avoiding letting it dip down to 0 percent before giving it a charge. But what’s the big deal if your phone’s battery drops low? And why is it recommended that you take action and not wait — or, worse, continue using your phone while its battery is on its last leg?
This is why you shouldn’t use your phone when you notice its battery power has dipped below 20 percent. And what to do if that happens.
Avoid Using Your Phone When the Battery is Low
If you repeatedly use your device when your battery is 20 percent or lower, you may shorten the lifespan of your battery over time. This can affect your phone’s functionality, causing it to run slower than usual and experience lagging. Additionally, you may find that some of your phone’s features have become disabled to help your phone conserve power, which doesn’t make for the best phone experience.
What To Do When Your Battery Drops
The first thing you should do when your battery dips way down is stop using resource-intensive apps — that includes social media, navigation apps, and any other app that requires your location. Second, turn on Low Power Mode by heading to Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode. This cuts off your ability to perform certain tasks, but will help your battery lose juice slower. And, of course, charge your device as quickly as you can so that you can remedy the issue as soon as possible.
