The Worst Charging Mistakes You Should Stop Making (They Ruin Your iPhone Battery!)

Allowing Your Phone's Battery to Fully Deplete

Another mistake that iPhone users frequently make is allowing their phone's battery to drain completely, which can strain the battery's chemical components, impacting its overall lifespan, according to Tech Expert Johan Alexander, CEO at APKCima.  “Ideally, aim to maintain your battery between 20% to 80% charge for optimal performance,” Alexander says. 

Exposing Your Phone to High Temperatures While Charging

Your phone’s battery is incredibly sensitive to extreme temperatures, something that can greatly affect its health. “Charging your phone in hot environments or under direct sunlight increases the risk of overheating, which can adversely affect the battery's efficiency and potentially cause permanent damage,” Alexander says. 

Using Your Phone While Charging 

It can be difficult to keep your hands off of your device, especially considering how often we rely on them. But exercising patience when your phone is charging will help it charge faster and more efficiently. “Your phone while it's charging can generate extra heat, potentially leading to battery stress and degradation over time,” Alexander says. “To ensure safer charging, it's best to avoid extensive phone usage during the charging process.”

Not Removing The Charger From Its Socket

Protecting your phone’s battery often involves finding ways to ensure it doesn’t become overheated. Even though your phone will cease charging once it reaches a certain percentage, it’s important to also remove your charger from the wall socket when it’s not in charging mode. 

Avoid Certain Apps When Charging Your Device 

You may find on occasion that you can’t avoid using your phone while it’s charging. Sending a text message or checking email is one thing — using your phone while it’s charging so that you can play a game or stream a TV show or film is completely different. These actions take up considerable resources and are draining on your battery, which results in the device overheating. Add to this the fact that your phone is already heated from charging and you’ve created a situation where you’re taxing your phone big-time. 

Final Tip: Upgrade Your iPhone Charger

In addition to avoiding overcharging mistakes, the accessories that you use matter. “The most common mistake people make when charging their iPhones is buying a cheap charger online and not knowing what they are getting themselves into,” says Michael Jan Baldicana, SEO and digital/technical content specialist with Dream Chasers XYZ. “They might end up with a fake or defective product and give their phone an electric shock while charging it. Charging your iPhone with a computer or other device that is not Apple certified can cause serious damage to your phone. The most common issue is a malfunction of the battery, which can lead to permanent damage to your device. It’s important to use only Apple-certified chargers and cables when charging your iPhone. If you are worried about the cost of these accessories, you can get a discount on them by purchasing them through Apple’s official website. Not only do they not have the same safety standards as Apple ones, but it also puts your device in danger of overheating and overcharging.”

Don’t wait until your battery is on its last leg to make important changes to how you charge your phone. These simple steps can make all of the difference.