What not to do while charging your smartphone: the most dangerous mistakes

Improperly charging your smartphone will not only reduce battery capacity, but can also lead to gadget damage. Some things are strictly not recommended while charging your phone.

In winter, you need to be especially careful when charging, because sudden temperature changes have a bad effect on the phone. Read OBOZREVATEL's article to find out whether you can charge your smartphone overnight and how much you should charge the battery.

Experts advise not to charge the phone to 100%, as this is detrimental to the performance of lithium-ion batteries. Frequent charging cycles lead to faster battery wear.

During power outages, Ukrainians try to charge their smartphones at every opportunity. According to experts, you should not put your phone on charge when the battery is half full. This should be done only as a last resort.

The most common mistake is long-term "night" charging. Experts do not recommend putting your smartphone on charge overnight. Especially not on a regular basis.

Sudden temperature changes also have a negative impact on battery performance. It is better not to charge your phone in a room that is too cold or in direct sunlight.

A low-quality charger can have a bad effect on battery performance, so use only original chargers.

Put aside messengers, watching videos, and playing games while your phone is charging - this also damages the battery. In addition, the smartphone will charge faster.

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