The Worst Charging Mistakes To Make On Your iPhone That Are ‘Ruining’ Your Device’s Battery Health

Don’t Charge Your Phone in the Hot Car

Charge your phone in the car while you drive — as long as the windows are open or the air conditioner is on and your device isn’t in direct sunlight. But the moment you place your phone on the console under the sun’s hot rays and charge it, all of that heat can speedily cause your phone to get run down and temporarily stop working. You may even receive an alert on your device that lets you know your phone needs to cool down. Heat is basically the mortal enemy of your phone’s battery.

Don’t Use Frayed Charging Cables

Charging cable wires may become worn and frayed over time. But the moment you notice this happening, replace them. A frayed cable not only can be an electrical risk, but it can interfere with the charging process.

Don’t Charge Your Phone When the Port is Dirty

On occasion, your iPhone charging port can get dirty and filled with gunk like dust and debris. It couldn’t be simpler to clean — you can use a dry Q-Tip or just blow air into it. But continuing to charge your phone while the port is dirty interferes with your phone’s ability to charge efficiently.

Don’t Use Your Phone While It’s Charging

Hand’s off your phone — temporarily. If you can avoid using your device while it is charging, it will not only charge more efficiently and rapidly, but you’ll avoid asking it to work harder, which creates heat — and, as you already know, excessive heat is bad news for your battery.

Stop making these common charging mistakes and you’ll help save your phone battery from faster degradation and enjoy a more positive iPhone user experience.